Job Tag: Law/Policy

The American Clean Power Association (ACP) is the leading voice of today’s multi-tech clean energy industry, representing energy storage, wind, utility-scale solar, clean hydrogen, and transmission companies. ACP is committed to meeting America’s energy and national security goals and building our economy with fast-growing, low-cost, and reliable domestic power.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Senior Vice President, State Affairs, the Director, Local Affairs will lead association and industry advocacy efforts related to local affairs, siting, permitting, and social license issues impacting the ability to develop, construct, and operate clean energy facilities across the country. ACP works proactively to strengthen the policy, stakeholder, and community environments that enable successful clean power development at the state and local levels.

The Director will develop and advance strategic local affairs initiatives that position ACP as a national leader and trusted partner on clean energy siting and community engagement issues. Success in this role requires strong strategic judgment, coalition-building skills, political awareness, and the ability to drive alignment across diverse stakeholders and complex issues.

This role serves as a key connector across ACP’s advocacy, mobilization, communications, policy, membership, and regional partner efforts, helping integrate local affairs priorities into broader organizational strategies and campaigns. The Director will engage regularly with local officials, philanthropy, member companies, regional organizations, and industry stakeholders while helping deliver meaningful value to ACP members and advancing the association’s strategic priorities.

The Director, Local Affairs operates as a high-impact individual contributor and thought partner, leading through influence, collaboration, and subject matter expertise. The role also oversees external consultants, supports committee leadership, and helps shape long-term strategies that strengthen ACP’s advocacy impact and industry leadership.

Education, Experience & Skills

Bachelor’s degree in political science, public policy, natural sciences, communications, or a related field.
8+ years of progressively responsible experience in clean energy, public policy, advocacy, stakeholder engagement, communications, campaigns, or related fields preferred.
Demonstrated understanding of clean energy, infrastructure, environmental, or land use issues and the ability to build consensus and drive change across diverse stakeholders and perspectives.
Experience building and supporting coalitions, partnerships, or stakeholder engagement efforts across a variety of audiences in a diplomatic fashion.
Existing relationships with local government, philanthropy, planning, land use, economic development, agricultural, and/or aligned stakeholder networks strongly preferred.
Demonstrated ability to think strategically, manage competing priorities, and develop thoughtful approaches to complex advocacy or stakeholder issues.
Track record of using sound judgment and data-informed analysis to make timely, well-informed decisions.
Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to develop and manage projects independently, establish priorities, solve problems proactively, and deliver against deadlines.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to develop effective materials and present clearly to diverse audiences.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across teams and build trusted relationships internally and externally.
Demonstrated knowledge of computer software applications, such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Ability to travel up to 40% of the time.

Salary Range: $140,000 – 175,000

Summary: The Energy and Policy Institute is seeking a new team member who can help us hold the utility monopolies that are blocking clean energy and lower bills for ratepayers accountable for their actions. The Researcher Manager will lead our investigations in California. The team member will also work closely with allies and reporters to expose efforts to undermine climate and clean energy progress and perpetuate energy injustice. This position is part of a two-year research program.

About EPI: EPI is a watchdog organization that exposes the harms posed by fossil-fuel and monopoly utility interests to ratepayers, democracy, and the climate. We work to shine a light on the ways that fossil-fuel companies and utilities are harming customers and slowing the transition to clean energy. Our findings inform community leaders, consumer advocates, environmentalists and others so that they have the insight they need to hold corporations and politicians accountable, and to create a cleaner and fairer energy system.

EPI is offering this position for a two-year contract. The position offers competitive benefits: health, vision, and dental insurance; life and disability insurance; a generous vacation package; and three months of paid parental leave. After two years, the position may be considered for longer-term employment.

We are a small, nimble and growing team. The position’s exact responsibilities are flexible and will be determined in part by the experience and skillset of the candidate.

You might be a great candidate if you have the following demonstrable knowledge, skills and/or experience:

Following money trails, filing public records requests, and digging through government records and datasets.
Distilling and communicating complex information in succinct ways that maximize impact on the political environment.
Managing or assisting in outreach efforts with allied organizations, policymakers, and the media.
Writing articles, reports, and memos.
An understanding of the basics of California electric and gas utilities and the regulatory and policymaking apparatus that surrounds them. Technical expertise is not necessary, but a savvy assessment of the political dynamics around energy is a must.
An understanding of how energy systems contribute to inequity and injustice, particularly with regard to historically marginalized communities (including Black and Indigenous communities, other communities of color, and low-income communities), and ability to articulate why an affordable, just and rapid transition from fossil fuels to clean energy is crucial.
Ability to work independently. Our team is distributed; we collaborate and support each other, but each of us is responsible for creating and executing our own work plans without much supervision.
Ability to learn on the job, which is essential.
You have demonstrated a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and justice in previous jobs or daily life.

Salary range: $95,000 – $105,000

Defenders of Wildlife is a national, non-profit membership organization dedicated to the protection of all native animals and plants in their natural communities.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position involves a broad range of administrative and advocacy responsibilities in support of the Department. This role has responsibility for assuring the efficient administrative functioning of a fast-paced department, including staff attorneys with administrative and other support on legal cases; administering Defenders’ litigation docket, Conservation Law Department budgets and web content; handling information requests on legal program issues; representing the department in internal and external meetings on select issues; and coordinating office procedures to facilitate accomplishment of workplans. In addition, the coordinator regularly functions as the Vice President’s liaison to staff, environmental organizations, Defenders’ members and the general public.

This role is expected to develop strong knowledge of current legal cases and projects and provide general assistance to staff members on various matter relating to those projects. This position requires substantial discretion in determining how to meet assigned goals and competing deadlines.

The coordinator must be extremely well-organized and have excellent administrative skills; possess strong oral and written communication skills; be capable of articulating Defenders’ position on complex issues; and possess a commitment to natural resource conservation.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor’s (B.A./B.S.) degree or equivalent

Experience: 2 years of relevant experience

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.

Salary Range: $28.85 To $31.25 Hourly

The Senior Attorney will provide legal advice and transactional support for global teams, including teams working on carbon markets, climate initiatives, global conservation transactions, and related activities. This role will focus on structuring, drafting, and negotiating agreements and transactional documents to implement complex carbon and climate‑related transactions, including carbon credit generation and sales, carbon offtake and pre‑payment agreements, financing arrangements, as well as supporting global transactions with for-profit entities, NGOs, sovereign and quasi-sovereign counterparties including drafting and review of other commercial and philanthropic agreements.

They will work closely with multidisciplinary client teams to support the structuring and implementation of complex projects, including advising on corporate entity structuring, governance, and management issues for global programs, subsidiaries, and affiliated entities.

They will ensure that all transactions and activities are legally sound and consistent with the Conservancy’s mission, authority, policies, and procedures. They will apply strong analytical judgment, complex transactional, and risk‑management skills to serve organizational needs efficiently and effectively and will clearly articulate complex and novel legal issues, including questions of first impression, to non‑lawyer stakeholders with professionalism and humility.

The Attorney will work within the Corporate Services Legal Team and may also support other functions across the Conservancy, including advising on corporate governance matters for TNC subsidiaries and affiliated entities. The attorney will be part of a specialized team of attorneys and paralegals.

The Attorney will build strong, collaborative relationships across the Conservancy and will use their ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly and practically to facilitate high‑value transactions and organizational decision‑making.

This is a remote role based in the United States, with approximately 20% of time available for work‑related travel.

What You’ll Bring:

Juris Doctorate or equivalent and license to practice law in at least one jurisdiction.

Five (5) years relevant legal experience, including significant experience drafting and negotiating complex agreements.

Demonstrated carbon markets and climate expertise, for example, working with carbon projects, carbon-related regulations, carbon offtake & pre-payment agreements, and different carbon credit methodologies.

Strong corporate transactional background, including demonstrated experience in corporate structuring and corporate governance.

In-house experience and/or law firm experience advising sophisticated clients and senior management with a global presence.

Demonstrated ability to work closely as part of a team handling multiple projects and transactions concurrently.

Sound business and deal sense.

Desired Qualifications:

Experience developing, directing, managing multiple projects and implementing strategic program goals.

Working knowledge of current trends in carbon markets and climate policy.

Familiarity with carbon regulations in multiple jurisdictions.

Experience working with tax-exempt organizations, including on tax and funding matters.

Experience with engaging and collaborating with outside counsel, including country-specific local counsel.

Experience working across cultures and cultural sensitivity.

Flexibility and collegiality.

Salary Information:

The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $125,000 – $175,000. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. Where a successful candidate’s actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including, for example, the candidate’s location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. Please note countries outside the USA would have a different pay range in the local currency based on the local labor market, and not tied to USA pay or ranges. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment.

The Clean Energy Policy & Implementation Managers are responsible for the development, design, strategy, execution, and coordination of the company’s clean energy initiatives and efforts. Responsible for understanding regulatory, legal, and compliance requirements associated with state and national climate policies impacting the Company’s energy supply. Coordinates impacts of climate policy with internal departments including, but not limited to, Energy Efficiency, Social Impact, Accounting, Risk Management, Energy Supply, Planning, Government Affairs, Environmental, and Regulatory Affairs. As the Company advances toward 100% clean energy, the complexities and potential Company and customer impacts are increasingly material, with an evolving need for dedicated personnel to understand, interpret, and inform senior leadership (and advise where appropriate). This function operates with sufficient autonomy, authority, and cross-department access to effectively plan, design, and administer the clean energy compliance programs and reports to the Director of Integrated Planning & Clean Energy.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university in Political Science, Public Policy, Engineering, Accounting, Economics, or related field required.
Three (3)+ project or program management experience required.
Experience related to environmental, regulatory, or energy compliance priorities and understanding of complexities in application to energy legislation preferred.
Demonstrated proficiency in data analysis, reports, presentations, etc.
Effective and adaptable communication, organization, and negotiation skills.
Proficiency in creating clear, concise, and well-structured technical documentation and reports preferred.
Ability to lead teams effectively through influence, education, and advocacy.

Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Hiring Range: $88,336 to $114,838

EDP Renewables is a global leader in the renewable energy sector and currently operates in more than 25 markets. With eight offices and several sites, at EDP Renewables North America, we are experienced developers and operators of renewable energy. Our portfolio includes wind farms, solar parks, energy storage projects, and green hydrogen solutions throughout the continent. We are ranked among the top 5 in the U.S. in operational renewable energy capacity.

Role Overview:

Support federal government affairs for EDP Renewables North America, working under the day‑to‑day direction of the Federal Affairs Lead and in coordination with the Senior Director of Government and Public Affairs. The Associate will contribute to the execution of the company’s policy analysis and advocacy agenda across North America, including the United States and Mexico, through research, coordination, drafting, and stakeholder engagement support.

Main responsibilities:

Support federal advocacy efforts by assisting with engagement before federal policymakers in the U.S. and Mexico, including the legislative and executive branches, under the direction of senior government affairs staff.
Assist in establishing and maintaining relationships with offices of elected officials, relevant industry associations, allied non‑governmental organizations, and other key stakeholders.
Research, monitor, and analyze federal legislative and regulatory developments and assess potential implications for EDPR NA’s business activities in the U.S. and Mexico.
Track industry publications, mainstream media, and government communications to identify relevant policy and regulatory updates.
Prepare briefing materials, background research, meeting summaries, and follow‑up communications for use by the federal affairs team.
Draft internal policy updates and summaries for review by senior government affairs leadership, including assessments of proposed and enacted legislative and regulatory actions.
Support the execution of the company’s federal policy and advocacy strategy, including timelines, stakeholder tracking, and coordination with internal teams, consultants, lobbyists, and trade associations.
Assist with conference participation, public forums, and government hearings, including preparation and logistics.
Support the federal affairs team on broader legislative and regulatory initiatives as needed.
Support the government affairs team in administrative and compliance‑related aspects of managing the EDPR NA Political Action Committee (PAC).
Perform additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in political science, public policy, economics, or a related field required; advanced degree acceptable but not required.
At least three years of experience in policy analysis, government affairs, political research, or a related field.
Demonstrated interest in federal policy and the clean energy sector; prior exposure to renewable energy policy is a plus.
Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and common productivity tools.
Ability to synthesize complex policy information clearly and concisely.
Fluency in English required; proficiency in Spanish is a plus.

The Michigan League of Conservation Voters (LCV) is one of Michigan’s largest, most impactful political advocacy organizations tackling drinking water contamination, the rapidly-worsening impacts of climate change, and efforts to undermine access to the ballot. We are seeking a full-time State Government Affairs Manager to be a part of our day-to-day presence at the Capitol. This will be someone who knows the ins and outs of the legislative process, understands how to build influence, and can move our environmental and democracy priorities forward in real time.

The ideal candidate will have legislative and government affairs experience, including a track record of advocating for policy change. This is a high-trust, high-visibility role for someone with deep relationships in Lansing, strong political instincts, and the ability to work independently to push their priorities forward. They will serve as a core player on Michigan LCV’s lobby team. They will need to be an excellent writer, communicator, and ‘people-person’ who is excited to steward existing relationships and develop new ones.

This position offers the opportunity to directly impact environmental and voting rights policy in Michigan. The State Government Affairs Manager, alongside a team of tenacious colleagues, will advocate for strong environmental protections, and build and amplify the voices of communities of color and other key constituencies who are disproportionately impacted by environmental issues.

Compensation & Benefits

Step 1 (0 -4 years of paid and direct experience): $74,000

Step 2 (5+ years of paid and direct experience): $78,000

Michigan LCV offers a benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision coverage, long-term and short-term disability coverage, life insurance coverage, a retirement savings program, reimbursements for business-related travel, a generous paid time off policy, and a team of smart, funny, and kind colleagues working together to deliver on a mission that matters.

This position is in the bargaining unit for Michigan LCV Workers United and is covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

Trustees for Alaska seeks a full-time Staff Attorney to join our team working in Anchorage, Alaska to protect a wild and vibrant Alaska where fish, wildlife, and people thrive. The Staff Attorney candidate must have at least 4 years of legal experience overall. Ideal candidates would have at least 2 years of experience working in environmental law, including litigation, as well as experience working on Alaska-specific issues. All candidates should have a proven ability to foster coordination and cooperation among diverse groups to achieve goals. We strongly encourage people of color, persons with disabilities, women, LGBTQ+ applicants, and people of diverse lived experience to apply.

This position requires strong legal and collaboration skills, and a commitment to social equity and racial justice, along with an eagerness to understand how these issues play out in communities impacted by pollution, industrialization, and the climate crisis. Other qualifications required include:

Excellent writing, research, analytical, and interpersonal skills
Critical and creative thinking, and problem-solving skills
Experience managing judicial, administrative, or legislative projects
Admitted to practice law in Alaska, eligible for reciprocity, or willing to sit for the next available Alaska bar exam
Ability to foster, work within, and support a collaborative, team-based environment, including within large and diverse coalitions
Humility and strong understanding of the importance of resilience

Knowledge of Alaska, scientific background, and environmental and administrative law experience are all pluses.

Education and Experience Desired

Law degree from an accredited law school
At least 4 years of legal experience is required (with at least 2 years in environmental law, and with litigation and Alaska-specific work experience preferred).

Salary Range: $82,000 – $130,000 per year

The Oregon League of Conservation Voters (OLCV) is the political voice of Oregon’s environmental community. OLCV is a non-partisan, non-profit organization that — along with its sister organizations OLCV Education Fund and OLCV PAC– passes laws to protect our natural legacy, elects pro-environment candidates, and holds our elected officials accountable. OLCV is committed to creating a culture of justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion in our organization and outward. We are seeking a dynamic individual to join our staff as our Coalition Director.

Job Description: The Coalition Director serves as OLCV’s in-house lobbyist; coordinates the activities of the Oregon Conservation Network (OCN), a coalition of around 40 environmental non-profits; represents OLCV membership and participation in additional formal and informal coalitions; and manages OLCV’s legislative advocacy efforts. This is not an entry-level position.

We are looking to hire: an enthusiastic person with a strong commitment to the environment; OLCV’s mission; racial, social, and environmental justice; and a desire to change the world through the political process. You’ll be a team player, a quick learner, and a hard worker with strong organizing and interpersonal skills.

Primary responsibilities include:

Lobbying on behalf of OLCV, OCN’s coordinated agenda, and other partners
Coordinating the activities of OCN, including organizing and leading meetings
Participating and representing OLCV in other key coalitions
Share in OLCV’s commitment to working on equity and justice
Building relationships with legislators, key political figures, and OLCV allies and partners

Some qualities and skills we appreciate:

At least 2 years of relevant experience in politics, advocacy, or coalition work
Understanding of the legislative process, or experience as an advocate, lobbyist, staffer, or in government affairs
Knowledge of politics, policies, and the political landscape, or experience on a campaign, or a public education campaign
A demonstrated interest in environmental issues
Excellent analytical skills and the ability to react quickly and calmly in emotionally charged situations
Superior organizational skills and experience working with diverse coalitions
Good listening and communication skills, including writing ability

Salary Range: $68,000 – $72,000 per year