Job Tag: Law/Policy

The Recycling Partnership (TRP) is on a mission to transform how recycling works in the United States. By harnessing the will of the American people and engaging both public and private sectors, we’re building a stronger, more accessible recycling system—one that ensures everyone who wants to recycle has the infrastructure to do so.

We deliver innovative, data-driven solutions to address the complexities of the U.S. recycling system. Through voluntary investments, we modernize recycling facilities, expand access to services, and drive participation through research and public engagement. We work hand-in-hand with communities, companies, policymakers, and NGOs to enact meaningful change, advocate for effective policies, and close critical gaps in the system.

At the heart of our work is a culture shaped by core values that guide how we show up every day. Partnership is more than our name—it’s our way of working. We embrace change, act with integrity, and bring energy and intention to everything we do. We encourage authenticity, bold thinking, continuous learning, and reflection. Most importantly, we stand up and speak out for fairness and belonging. We take our mission seriously and invite others to join us in building a better recycling system for all.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Executive Director, Policy, this role advances and operationalizes extended producer responsibility (EPR) and related recycling policy at the state level, ensuring The Recycling Partnership is strategically positioned to influence policy development and support effective, equitable recycling systems. Serving as a subject matter expert on EPR legislation and regulatory frameworks, this role leads state-level policy engagement, builds and maintains strategic relationships with key stakeholders, and oversees high-impact policy analysis and implementation initiatives. In close collaboration with cross-functional teams, the Senior Director monitors legislative and regulatory activity, translates policy developments into actionable guidance, supports state and Circular Action Alliance (CAA) RFP efforts, and contributes to policy-driven deliverables that advance organizational priorities and measurable impact across states.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

5–7 years of experience in public policy, legislative or regulatory affairs, government relations, and/or government service.
Experience with California state policy and regulatory processes.
Experience building and maintaining relationships with interest holders across government, nonprofit, and industry sectors.
Strong understanding of state legislative, rulemaking, and regulatory processes.
Demonstrated leadership, sound judgment, and strong interpersonal and diplomatic skills.
Ability to attend frequent, in-person meetings in Sacramento, CA, sometimes on a weekly basis
Resides within commuting distance of Sacramento or is willing to relocate
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking.
Ability to manage projects, budgets, and competing priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Knowledge of recycling, packaging, environmental policy, or related fields.
Proficiency with standard business tools, including Microsoft Office.

Preferred Skills:

Advanced degree in public policy, law, environmental management, or a related field.
Experience with extended producer responsibility (EPR) systems and recycling-related policy in California.
Experience writing policy reports, briefs, or memos.
Experience leading or managing people and projects.
Exposure to budget management and/or RFP development.
Comfort representing organizations in public forums, conferences, or technical settings.

Salary: $155,000 – $170,000 per year

The Center for Biological Diversity, a national 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, believes the welfare of human beings is deeply linked to nature — to the existence of a vast diversity of wild animals, plants and people. Because diversity has intrinsic value, and because its loss impoverishes society, we work to secure a future for all species, great and small, hovering on the brink of extinction. We do so through science, law, advocacy and creative media, with a focus on protecting the lands, waters and climate that humans, other species and all communities need to survive and thrive.

We want those who come after us to inherit a world where the wild is still alive.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Center for Biological Diversity’s Environmental Health program works to protect imperiled wildlife and their habitats using science, law, advocacy, and creative media. The Paralegal will provide legal secretarial and administrative support to the Environmental Health program attorneys, with an emphasis on litigation support. The working environment is fast-paced, dynamic, and collaborative.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Preparing legal documents, including checking citations, completing tables of contents and authorities for briefs, proofreading, formatting, and ensuring compliance with court rules in a variety of federal jurisdictions;
Serving legal documents by Certified Mail, preparing courtesy/chambers copies, corresponding with vendors and Clerks’ offices, and related tasks;
Assisting with maintaining the Center’s and programs’ litigation-tracking databases and calendar management of court filings, administrative actions, and internal deadlines;
Preparing and indexing administrative records and appendices/excerpts of records in litigation;
Preparing billing spreadsheets;
Conducting factual and legal research and drafting, and document review;
Working with attorneys to review, organize, and summarize factual documents, and pulling documents from PACER and other court databases;
Finalizing and submitting petitions and comment letters, including retrieving online references;
Maintenance of legal library, including updating of court rules and reference materials;
Maintenance and updating of electronic databases and systems for filings, program campaigns, program management, and other program actions;
Providing general administrative and clerical support for the program as needed.
Assisting with preparation for events such as public presentations, rallies, and hearings;
Handling and tracking payments for incurred expenses, which may include filing fees, bar dues, CLE registration, and submit monthly expense reports to Accounting;
Calendar and otherwise manage deadlines;
Coordinating legal filings using PACER/ECF throughout multiple federal jurisdictions;
Performing other job-related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Paralegal/litigation experience:
Associate: 0 -2 YOE
Staff: 2+ YOE
Senior: 8+ YOE
A minimum of one to three years of paralegal/litigation experience.
Paralegal certification preferred, but significant experience as a paralegal, legal assistant, or significant legal expertise is acceptable in lieu of a paralegal certificate.
Ability and willingness to complete legal secretarial tasks.
Strong understanding of court and administrative dockets, rules, and regulations.
Knowledge of Bluebook and/or ALWD; familiarity with similar legal style manual preferred.
Experience with legal technology and case management software preferred (e.g., MyCase, RocketMatter, Clio, CaseMap).
Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Track record meeting deadlines and strong time management skills.
Experience multi-tasking efficiently and effectively working on a diverse team.
Strong work ethic, problem-solving skills, and ability to learn new tasks quickly.
Strong understanding of court and administrative dockets, rules, and regulations, particularly Federal District Courts.
Demonstrated competency and interest in working with people with different social identities than themselves (including race, gender, sexual orientation, age, class, and disability), and commitment to the Center’s JEDAI principles (see below).
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Adobe Pro, and willingness to learn new software and other programs as needed.
Experience with Microsoft Teams, Microsoft One Drive, and Zoom preferred.
Experience with Lexis and/or Westlaw preferred.
Demonstrated commitment to environmental protection preferred.

Salary Range: Salary/position tier DOE:

Associate Paralegal: $54,000–$59,500
Staff Paralegal: $59,500–72,500
Senior Paralegal: $72,500–81,000

Clean Air Task Force (CATF) is a nonprofit organization working to safeguard against the worst impacts of climate change by catalyzing the rapid global development and deployment of low-carbon energy and other climate-protecting technologies. This is accomplished through legal and policy advocacy, research and analysis, and partnership with the private sector. CATF is highly respected for its deep expertise and research on energy and industrial systems and potential strategies, technologies, and policies that can radically shrink their impact on the planet’s atmosphere. Our team of legal and policy advocates and experts (and global network of subject matter experts and civil society partners) put this research and knowledge into action by designing and enacting public policies that drive toward zero emissions. We also support policies and work directly with private industry to innovate in technology to make the path to zero emissions swift and affordable. CATF has offices in Boston, Washington D.C., and Brussels, with staff working virtually around the world.

ROLE:

CATF seeks a mid-level attorney with five to ten years of relevant experience to work with our U.S. Legal Team. CATF’s Legal Team engages actively with U.S. state and federal administrative rulemaking and policy matters and represents clients in litigation. Legal Team members also support CATF’s subject-matter programs, offering them strategic legal advice on the best approaches to leveraging their technical work into robust policies and implementation. The attorney will work under the supervision of CATF’s Legal Director, with other attorneys, with CATF’s clients, and alongside CATF program staff on all phases of our advocacy efforts, from providing strategic legal or policy advice to programs, to drafting comments and building administrative records in rulemakings, litigating when appropriate, and in regular media outreach activities.

Skills and Qualifications:

Education/Background:

Juris Doctor degree and an active license to practice law in a U.S. jurisdiction required.
An undergraduate background, or other professional training, in science or engineering is a helpful qualification but is not required, as is knowledge of or experience advocating for the advancement of air pollution control, or carbon capture, geothermal, nuclear fission, or fusion technologies.

Skills:
Self-motivated, proactive professional who works well independently and with others and who delivers high-quality work on time.
Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, oral communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to manage a litigation docket effectively and work collaboratively with colleagues and partner organizations.
Ability to work effectively with technical experts.
Experience:
Five to ten years of full-time legal experience in environmental, administrative, and/or energy law, with Clean Air Act experience preferred.
Experience litigating in coalitions and supervising junior attorneys, interns, and/or paralegals.
General:
Ability to work effectively both independently and in collaboration with others.
Creativity, initiative, good judgment, and a strong work ethic.
Ability and willingness to travel as needed for case work, court appearances, and meetings.
Passion for CATF’s mission.

Salary Range: $115,890 – $144,863, depending on skills and experience.

The Senior Policy Advisor for Forests & Fire leads and implements The Nature Conservancy’s (TNC’s) federal forest and fire policy strategies in service of TNC’s 2030 goals of addressing the biodiversity and climate crises. They work primarily with U.S. federal agencies and partners to develop, modify and advance strategies to shape forest and fire policy in the United States.

The successful candidate must reside in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.

The Senior Policy Advisor for Forests & Fire furthers the work of The Nature Conservancy and its conservation partners through direct interaction with governments, multilateral agencies, and/or businesses focusing on policy, practice, and funding initiatives that provide conservation opportunities and/or impact conservation and restoration of America’s forests. They serve as a leader for TNC in developing, analyzing and implementing forest and fire policy at the federal level in the United States and as a conduit between TNC’s programs and state chapters to key leaders in federal agencies. They will serve as a relationship manager and policy contact for senior officials at the USDA Forest Service across the National Forest System, Research, and State, Private and Tribal Forestry programs. They will serve as a leader and collaborator with other business units across TNC to develop and present clear and consistent messaging on forest restoration and fire priorities. They will possess a deep appreciation and respect for people and a desire to learn from others with varied perspectives and experiences. They liaise with counterparts within the organization to provide and extract useful lessons and experience and to coordinate on joint policy/practice approaches.

What You’ll Bring:

Bachelor’s degree in political science, environmental policy, business or related field and 6 years of senior management level experience in government relations, corporate sector, or equivalent combination of education/experience.

Supervisory experience.

Federal agency or congressional staff experience.

Direct experience working with partners and government agencies.

Project management experience including coordinating the work of other professionals inside and outside an organization.

Experience in strategy development and implementation.

Experience with relationship building.

Experience negotiating complex high profile or sensitive agreements.

Experience with written and verbal communication and presentation skills.

Desired Qualifications:

Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural experience appreciated.

Master’s degree appreciated

Experience presenting to and communicating with management-level individuals within the corporate sector.

Leading policy and strategy development

Excellent team player with experience working in multi-disciplinary groups, using influence and interpersonal skills, listening, diplomacy and tact to build strong relationships with governments, corporations, partners, donors, volunteers, and all levels of staff.

Experience conceiving and implementing strategic initiatives.

The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $129,000 – $149,000.

At the Sierra Club, we believe in the power of interdependence. Together, we remain committed to the fight for a healthy climate built on a foundation of environmental, racial, economic, and gender justice – a future where all people benefit from a healthy, thriving planet and a direct connection to nature.

Scope: Sierra Club is seeking an associate or staff attorney to join its national legal team as a litigator for Sierra Club’s Environmental Law Program. Appointment will be made at the level commensurate with an individual’s level of experience. Under the supervision of a managing or senior attorney, the associate or staff attorney would serve as a legal resource for Sierra Club campaigns; litigate environmental and energy cases with a focus on administrative dockets to decarbonize the electric sector; help design and implement legal and advocacy strategies; and coordinate with campaign staff, coalition partners, and outside counsel.

The successful candidate must demonstrate the following skills, experience and competencies:

J.D. degree and license to practice law in the U.S.
1+ years of experience as a practicing attorney for Associate Attorney
5+ years of experience as a practicing attorney for Staff Attorney
Excellent writing, analytical and oral advocacy skills.
An interest in litigating cases before administrative agencies such as utility commissions.
Strong interpersonal and consensus-building skills, including the ability to work collaboratively with clients, colleagues and external partners from diverse backgrounds.
Knowledge of environmental or energy law.
Passion for the Sierra Club’s mission to enlist humanity to protect and restore the quality of the natural and human environment.
Committed to evolution. You are committed to continuously deepening and evolving your own understanding of systems of oppression through study, openness, and humility. And you easily recognize your own relationship to privilege and power, examining and shifting your behaviors as appropriate.
Uplifting and additive. You see mistakes as opportunities for growth; problems as catalysts for solutions, and inspire others along the journey. You carry a constructive approach, can-do attitude, a sense of humor, and authentic kindness wherever you go.

The salary range for this position is $110,931 to $160,813 and will be determined based on years of legal experience and location.

Reporting to the Vice President, Audubon Vermont, the Manager, Conservation Policy will be responsible for assisting in the design and implementation of a tri-partisan policy agenda at the state and/or federal levels with a particular near-term focus on habitat conservation, land use, land conservation, community resiliency, and service-learning opportunities. This role will work in collaboration with Audubon Vermont staff and national conservation strategy and policy leadership.

The Manager, Conservation Policy will be a critical team member to help drive successful implementation of laws, policies and funding opportunities that are designed to enhance biodiversity protection, promote resilient communities that can adapt to the impacts of climate change, foster proactive land use and habitat conservation strategies, recover threatened and endangered species, equip landowners with proactive tools and programs to maintain healthy bird and wildlife populations, and promote service-learning opportunities for young adults interested in gaining environmental skills.

The Manager, Conservation Policy will build and maintain working relationships with external partners and stakeholders, including: state and federal legislators, state and federal agencies, and diverse partners to remain informed of policy and legislative developments related to Audubon’s agenda. They will help advance opportunities to leverage Audubon’s best assets – an engaged and growing grassroots membership, a desire to build broad coalitions, coordination with chapters, and an organization-wide commitment to pragmatic science-based solutions – in pursuit of sustainable policy accomplishments in Vermont and with the state’s federal delegation.

This hybrid position is based within the state of Vermont with travel to the Green Mountain Center, State House in Montpelier, VT and other locations around the state, as needed.

Compensation: $62,000 – $70,000 / year

Qualifications and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in public policy, political science, natural resource management, wildlife conservation, or related field required. Master’s Degree preferred, but not required.

5+ years of relevant experience working in the government, legislative, or non-profit arena.

Keen understanding of current policy trends in Vermont related to climate change, wildlife management, land management, and conservation. Experience applying this knowledge and scientific research to successful policy advocacy and implementation strongly preferred.

Personal desire to build durable, public-will for conservation issues, work with diverse stakeholders, and engage with Vermont Legislators on Audubon’s policy interests.

Experience working in partnerships and collaborative work environments.

Experience working directly people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds and incorporating the perspectives of multiple communities, including communities of color, in the consideration of impacts and outcome of the decision-making process.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability synthesize and interpret technical information for various audiences.

Commitment to Audubon’s mission of conservation of birds, other wildlife, and their habitat and the ability to communicate the mission, goals, and programs effectively to partners, decision makers, and the public.

Willingness and ability to travel across the state and elsewhere as needed, some weekends and evenings required.

Commitment to Audubon’s organizational values of care, collaboration, change, integrity, impact, and innovation.

Demonstrated personal and professional commitment to and experience in advancing equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging.

The Climate Jobs National Resource Center (CJNRC) is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Legal Director committed to building a clean energy economy at the scale science demands, creating good union careers, and reversing racial and economic inequality. CJNRC is a labor-led organization at the forefront of the fight to combat the climate crisis and reverse racial and economic inequality.

Responsibilities:

The Legal Director oversees a team of staff attorneys and plays a key leadership role in supporting CJNRC’s work to develop legal and legislative strategies in collaboration with coalitions and stakeholders. This position works closely with and supervises the day-to-day work of CJNRC’s staff attorneys and reports to the General Counsel, and performs work for the CJNRC Action Fund. The Legal Director also coordinates with CJNRC’s Policy, Campaigns, and Communications teams.

Specific Responsibilities include:

Program support: CJNRC is dedicated to educating about and advocating for state and local initiatives. This role will lead and develop our program by working with a team of three staff attorneys to analyze applicable procurement laws, laws and regulations governing labor standards, and laws governing restrictions on local legislative initiatives, and the federal, interstate regulation of energy. The attorney hired for this position will help identify legal strategies and a wide variety of obstacles that need to be overcome to advance our vision and will oversee the work of staff attorneys to ensure the excellence of our legal work.

Institutional support: CJNRC operates in a highly regulated area. A number of federal, state and local labor, energy, and environmental laws will affect its work or impose burdens that it must meet. Analysis of these regulations and navigating the regulatory shoals they create is an important part of the legal work.

Management: CJNRC is committed to the support and development of our staff. In addition to supervising the day-to-day work of the staff attorneys, this position will work with each attorney to ensure their professional development and to identify areas for growth that serves our program and mission. The Legal Director will also work with the General Counsel on a variety of program and organizational matters.

Qualifications

A demonstrated commitment to progressive economic, social, environmental, gender, and racial justice, a familiarity with the issues that are central to CJNRC’s work and vision, and a commitment to community and labor organizing
8 to 15 years of relevant legal experience and demonstrated experience managing teams
A demonstrated interest in supporting strategic campaigns, policy or research for unions and other advocacy organizations
Familiarity with corporate research, financial analysis, and demonstrated experience in the areas of labor and/or energy law
Very strong technical research and legal writing skills, including for non-legal audiences, and demonstrated experience working with diverse, cross-disciplinary teams to produce outstanding legal work product
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in politically sensitive and high-pressure environments
Willingness to travel occasionally
Willingness to work in a fully remote context

Working conditions: This is a full-time exempt position that works remotely. Long hours will be required on occasion. The position requires occasional travel. CJNRC follows public health guidance related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Compensation: The salary range for the position is $156,000 – 187,200 per year depending upon the candidate’s experience. CJNRC offers an excellent benefits package that includes employer-paid premiums for medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for full-time staff and their qualified dependents, a voluntary dependent care assistance program, and generous time off.

For more than 30 years, Pew has been a major force in engaging the public and policy makers about the causes, consequences, and solutions to some of the world’s most pressing environmental challenges. Our environment work spans all seven continents with more than 250 professionals working at the local, national, and international levels to reduce the scope and severity of global environmental problems, such as the erosion of large natural ecosystems that contain a great part of the world’s remaining biodiversity, and the destruction of the marine environment. Pew’s global environmental program focuses on science-based, nonpartisan, and sustainable solutions to help protect the planet and people. We work in partnership with governments, Indigenous rights holders, intergovernmental organizations, non-governmental organizations, local stakeholders, scientists, and other researchers to advance public policy so that nature and communities can thrive.

The Blue Nature Alliance (Alliance) is a global partnership between Conservation International, The Pew Charitable Trusts, the Global Environment Facility, Minderoo Foundation, and the Rob Melani Walton Foundation.

Position Overview

The Associate provides cross-cutting support to the portfolio leadership to ensure effective execution of project targets for the Blue Nature Alliance. The Associate supports the management of technical systems and monitors processes. The Associate has experience developing and advancing projects in collaboration with peers and leadership. The Associate will be part of a collaborative, dynamic global team comprised of staff from both The Pew Charitable Trusts and Conservation International, that aims to make an outsized impact on the ocean.

The Associate reports to the Senior Officer, Blue Nature Alliance, and is located in Pew’s Washington, D.C. office. This position participates in Pew’s hybrid work program with core days in the office and the flexibility to telework the remaining days. Staff also enjoy four telework “flex weeks” per year.

Requirements

Experience in project coordination.

Skilled at developing and managing productive and collaborative relationships with colleagues and solving problems creatively.

Exceptional interpersonal skills, with seasoned judgment and analytical capacity, and must demonstrate a strong collaborative spirit and capacity to make decisions.

Excellent written and oral communications skills.

Demonstrates strong attention to detail; minimizes errors through careful review and follow through.

Effective time- and project management skills.

Highly flexible and reliable; comfortable juggling multiple priorities, capacity to adjust to changing circumstances, and identifies resources for projects.

Associate’s degree or equivalent experience.

Generally, a minimum of one year of applicable experience is required.

Salary Range: $53,300 USD – $59,600 USD

World Wildlife Fund (WWF), one of the world’s leading conservation organizations, seeks bi-lingual Counsel.

The Counsel position is an opportunity for a bilingual (Spanish/English) junior to mid-level attorney with a passion for conservation, strong project management skills, and a desire to learn about and support a diverse portfolio of projects.

The Counsel will work closely with Legal and other team members to provide legal services on a wide range of complex matters, with particular emphasis on employment matters and investigations, compliance, contract negotiation, and other issues affecting WWF’s offices in the United States and Latin America. Other areas may include non-profit tax matters, data privacy, litigation, technology, intellectual property, and other relevant areas. The Counsel will apply analytical and risk management skills to serve organizational needs efficiently and effectively and will identify and clearly articulate complex legal concepts and options to legal team members, project managers, and high-level business unit managers. The Counsel will be responsible for developing, directing, and managing multiple projects or transactions, supporting implementation of strategic program goals, and observing governance requirements. The Counsel will ensure that transactions and activities are legally sound and consistent with the organization’s mission, authority, policies, and procedures. The Counsel will work closely with outside local counsel in support of our offices outside of the United States.

Qualifications

Law Degree and D.C. bar membership (or membership in another bar with ability to become member of DC bar).
Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish (written and spoken) required.

3-6 years of experience in the legal profession, including relevant practice area(s), are required.
Proven experience analyzing risks and providing legal advice, including drafting memoranda, agreements, or other legal instruments.
Strong skills with project management, systems and processes improvement, etc.
Interest in working with employment law, contracts, investigations, etc.

Strong and effective writing and communication skills.

Solid legal research and analysis skills.

Ability to coordinate and manage the support and advice from outside local counsel for organization’s operations worldwide.

Interest in and ability to quickly and effectively learn and apply the fundamentals of additional areas of law, as needed.

Ability to travel internationally as needed (no more than 10% of the time anticipated).

Salary Range: $100,000 – $147,700

San Diego’s leading clean water advocacy organization seeks a highly motivated and passionate individual to join our team. Work with us to protect and restore San Diego County’s coastal and inland waters and the communities that depend on them.

The Legal Program Manager is a newly created position that will provide critical support to Coastkeeper’s legal team and Executive Director to advance our litigation and policy priorities. Coastkeeper uses regulatory and legislative advocacy and litigation to advance our mission of holding polluters accountable and strengthening laws and regulations to reduce pollution and promote sustainable water policies for our region. This position will report to Coastkeeper’s Senior Attorney and will work closely with our Staff Attorney, Executive Director and other staff.

We employ a strategic blend of advocacy, legal action, education, coalition building and community science to tackle persistent and emerging water quality, water supply and climate resilience issues across our region.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Applicants must be college graduates with at least a bachelor’s degree in environmental policy, political science or a related field. Master’s Degree is preferred but not required.
1-3 years of environmental policy, regulatory or legislative advocacy experience, preferably with experience in water, climate or land use issues.
Familiarity with state and federal administrative law and regulations is preferred but not required.
Demonstrated experience with project management, including ability to oversee timelines, task lists and multiple deadlines. Paralegal experience is desirable but not required.
Superb research, analysis, writing, and organizational skills and attention to detail
Proficiency with MS Office, particularly Excel, as well as Adobe, and an interest and willingness to use AI tools.
Demonstrated passion for and commitment to clean water, healthy ecosystems, resilient communities, and environmental health and justice, and a strong interest in San Diego regional water issues.
Experience working collaboratively on a small team

Compensation – $68,000 – 73,000 per year, commensurate with experience