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The Nature Conservancy

Senior Paralegal - 55216

The Nature Conservancy, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127


The Nature Conservancy Senior Paralegal - 55216 Seattle, Washington Apply Now

Remote within the U.S. - Will work with a team based in Central & Eastern time zones and must be able to work a Central and/or Eastern time zone-based work schedule.WHO WE AREThe mission of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is to conserve the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we develop innovative, on-the-ground solutions to the world's toughest environmental challenges so that people and nature can thrive. Our work is guided by our values, which include a commitment to diversity and respect for people, communities, and cultures. From a rewarding mission to career development and flexible schedules, there are many reasons to love life #insideTNC.WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHERThe Senior Paralegal, with minimal supervision from a TNC attorney, will provide an advanced level of expertise to support and coordinate legal services on complex and/or high-value matters for assigned business units or projects, ensuring that transactions and activities are legally sound and consistent with TNC's mission, authority, policies, and procedures. They apply advanced knowledge and skills to serve organizational needs in a highly efficient and effective manner. They'll need to effectively articulate relevant legal concepts and internal policies and procedures to others and have a solid understanding of the concept of legal liability and risk management.WE'RE LOOKING FOR YOUAre you looking for work you can believe in? At TNC we strive to embody a philosophy of "Work that You Can Believe In." This is a place where you can feel like you are making a difference every day. Your legal and organizational skills will provide necessary support for our ongoing mission to preserve the land and waters on which all life depends! As Senior Paralegal you will work with other members of the legal team to acquire and protect conservation real property, review grant agreements for funds that support protection work, draft and revise contracts for implementing nature-based solutions to climate change, and work with preserve staff to ensure preserve activities function safely and smoothly; transactional real estate experience is essential. You will work closely with legal team members based primarily in Florida and Georgia supporting work in Alabama, Florida, and several other southern U.S. states and will need to be able to work during Central and Eastern Time Zone work hours.WHAT YOU'LL BRINGBachelor's degree plus 4 years of combined legal and administrative experience OR equivalent qualifications acquired through coursework and/or related job experience that demonstrates (i) assumption of significant responsibilities for supporting.

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