Job Tag: Law/Policy

The National Park Foundation (NPF) seeks a dynamic and strategic Manager, Government Relations, to serve as a key leader in our Washington, D.C.-based team. Reporting directly to the Vice President of Government Relations, this role is responsible for shaping and advancing NPF’s legislative and policy agenda on Capitol Hill, across federal agencies, and with diverse stakeholders. The Manager will drive initiatives that raise NPF’s profile, strengthen partnerships, and further our mission to support and protect America’s national parks.

Qualifications:

Minimum 3-4 years in government relations, legislative affairs, or advocacy, with proven success managing a federal legislative portfolio and navigating the legislative process.
Direct experience working in a legislative role on Capitol Hill is required; strong knowledge of natural resources, environmental policy, and public lands issues preferred.
Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; ability to clearly inform, educate, and persuade elected officials and policy makers.
Self-motivated and adaptable, with the ability to lead projects independently and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy and timeliness.
Collaborative spirit and willingness to work across departments to align resources and strategies.
Experience with political advocacy, grassroots organizing, or work with non-governmental organizations (NGOs) is a strong plus.
Passion for NPF’s mission and commitment to connecting donor impact with organizational goals.
Bachelor’s degree required.
Thorough understanding of lobbying and non-profit laws and regulations.

Salary Range: $75,000 – $85,000, commensurate with experience.

Benefits: NPF offers a highly competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 403(b) savings plan, professional development and tuition assistance, generous paid time-off program including primary caregiver leave.

The Senior Attorney engages in legal advocacy and develops and litigates cases under federal environmental and natural resources law to advance Defenders’ conservation policies to protect biological diversity. As an experienced litigator and senior member of the legal team, the Senior Attorney supervises staff attorneys, legal fellows, and law clerks and advises Defenders staff on legal questions and legislative matters.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop innovative litigation strategies and litigate cases to protect imperiled wildlife and habitats brought under the Endangered Species Act, National Environmental Policy Act, Clean Water Act, National Forest Management Act, Administrative Procedure Act, Freedom of Information Act, and other relevant federal and state wildlife, public lands, and natural resource statutes.
Work across disciplines using law, science, policy, and communications to engage in legal advocacy, including drafting comment letters and speaking at public hearings.
Advise Defenders staff on legal questions and legislative matters.
Supervise and mentor staff attorneys, legal fellows, and law clerks in Defenders’ Conservation Law department.
Work across departments within Defenders to generate written products to advance Defenders’ conservation work, such as comment letters, blog posts, op-eds, and presentations.
Perform all other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: JD required; appropriate state bar license(s) required

Experience: 10 years of relevant experience; 5 years supervisory experience

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

SALARY: $160,000 – $180,000

National Grid is hiring a Lead Environmental Regulatory Liaison for our Environmental department in Syracuse or Albany, NY.

The Environmental Regulatory Liaison will be responsible for ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and policies within the utility sector. This role involves acting as a key point of contact between the company and regulatory agencies, facilitating communication, and ensuring that all environmental practices align with local, state, and federal regulations.

Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, or a related field.

· Minimum of 10 years of experience in environmental compliance or regulatory affairs, preferably within the utility sector.

· Strong knowledge of environmental regulations and policies at local, state, and federal levels.

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, experience with public speaking and community engagement is a plus.

· Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders.

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

· Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and environmental management software.

· Certification in environmental management or compliance (e.g., LEED, ISO 14001) preferred.

· This position may require occasional travel to various sites and regulatory offices.

· Ability to work in both office and field environments

Salary: $115k – $135k a year

The Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) is seeking a talented and enthusiastic conservation advocate and public policy professional to lead our coalition-based work to advance conservation and recreation priorities in Southern New England (remote role located in Boston or remote in MA with ability to travel up to 20 percent of the time). A qualified candidate will be enthusiastic about AMC’s conservation mission and approach, have a proven track record in public policy and decisionmaker outreach, and will have experience in community and constituency engagement.

What You’ll Be Doing at AMC

Lead AMC’s conservation and recreation policy work in Massachusetts and Connecticut, including identifying and implementing public policy and advocacy campaigns and initiatives at the local and state level.

Building relationships with state and local government officials, especially in areas supporting AMC operations and trails priorities.

Build and convene coalition partnerships with conservation and outdoor recreation organizations and coordinate coalition advocacy efforts.

Monitor, analyze, and advance legislation in the Massachusetts and Connecticut Legislatures affecting conservation, outdoor recreation, and AMC operations and build relationships with key legislators, staff, and committees.

Represent AMC at regional conferences, press events, and meetings in southern New England and other parts of the region, as needed.

Track state regulatory proceedings and comment periods, engaging as needed.

Build relationships with the congressional delegation and support federal policy priorities, including implementation of the Land and Water Conservation Fund.

Lead public engagement efforts through policy communications, ideating and participating in events, and outreach with AMC chapters including in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island.

Support internal coordination across the Conservation team (Trails, Research, Lands, and Policy) and with Operations, Growth, and Development teams.

Qualifications

What AMC is Looking For

Bachelor’s degree (or higher) plus a minimum of 5 years of experience preferred in fields related to: conservation advocacy, land and water protection, understanding of outdoor recreation industry and conservation funding mechanisms, environmental policy, issue-based campaign work, or related experience, is required.

Leadership experience working in a coalition setting, network, or partnership of diverse interests towards a common set of goals.

Strong written and verbal communications skills and an ability to effectively reach different audiences with different communications tools.

Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Proven experience in working effectively to support and engage volunteers and other constituents often of a varied background and experience level.

Must have a valid driver’s license and willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends, as well as a willingness to travel throughout New England as needed.

Physical abilities required: Majority of work is performed in a standard office setting. Ability to occasionally travel safely in the backcountry in all weather conditions carrying a backpack of up to 20 pounds is preferred. Must be able to sit, stand, walk, and operate standard office equipment.

What AMC Can Offer You:

Boston Based Salary: $59,940 – $80,937

Other New England Areas: $52,122 – $70,380

The Senior Attorney, Texas Clean Affordable Power leads EDF’s legal and regulatory advocacy in support of clean energy in Texas. This primarily comprises representing EDF before ERCOT and the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) for utility practices that support timely, affordable electrification. This position also supports EDF’s legislative advocacy and civil litigation related to clean energy, particularly with respect to Texas. The Senior Attorney works in close coordination with EDF’s State Director for Texas as well as colleagues in EDF’s Energy Transition team.

Subject-matter areas of focus include utility forecasting and planning; transmission and distribution grid infrastructure buildout; leveraging distributed energy resources; load flexibility and demand response; grid reliability and resiliency; vehicle and building electrification; and electricity rate design. In addition to formally representing EDF before administrative agencies and civil courts, this position will also engage with external and internal partners to develop strategy, refine policies, generate thought leadership, and leverage external communications to support and amplify clean energy advocacy across the country.

This position will report to the Distinguished Counsel & AVP, US Legal and Regulatory and will work closely with the Senior Attorney, Electrification in Legal & Regulatory.

Qualifications

5+ years of relevant professional experience, including at least 3 years practicing before ERCOT and/or the PUCT required. Experience in both ERCOT and non-ERCOT regions of Texas preferred.
Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school and an active state bar membership in good standing required.
Proficiency with ERCOT and PUCT procedural rules and conventions.
Familiarity with major energy issues facing Texas (e.g., data centers and load growth, electrification of end-uses, electric distribution and transmission system planning, renewable generation, electricity market design, energy affordability etc.), and ability to substantively engage therewith.
Experience interfacing with a range of stakeholders, including community leaders, companies, industry trade associations, and policymakers with the ability to garner consensus between disparate groups.
Demonstrated experience in regulatory advocacy, litigation, and/or policy development at the state or federal level.
Excellent oral and written communication, with demonstrated ability to effectively communicate comprehensive subject matter expertise and technical and policy findings to colleagues, policymakers, other stakeholders and allies, journalists, and the general public.
Ability to deploy and integrate science, law, economics, and advocacy tools to initiate and win positive environmental change.
Ability to recognize and build on political opportunities for progress.
Strong Presentation, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving abilities; attentive to detail, proactive, and highly organized.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team across multiple time zones.
Demonstrated self-awareness, cultural competency and inclusivity, and ability to work with colleagues and stakeholders across all cultures and backgrounds.
Commitment to EDF’s mission and values, and to advancing clean air and climate solutions.
Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% of the time.

Pay Range: $122,000 – $129,000 USD/Yr.

Legal Fellows contribute meaningfully to EDF, using a layered approach of regulatory advocacy and community partnership. We aim to make the Legal Fellows’ experience relevant, challenging, and rewarding. Legal Fellows have directly contributed towards landmark cases over the years and have supported activities including U.S. Supreme Court litigation, D.C. Circuit litigation over greenhouse gas regulation under the Clean Air Act, major international agreements, guidelines regarding trans-boundary pollution control programs in the U.S./Mexico border region, and projects that work towards ensuring protections for low-income and frontline communities from air pollution. Legal Fellows work in a high-intensity, fast-paced, multi-disciplinary setting to formulate and implement strategies, laws, and policies.

The Legal Fellow will work to monitor and defend core climate and clean air protections and policies that advance adoption of clean energy solutions. They will contribute to time sensitive and critical efforts to hold federal government actors accountable for corruption and harmful attempts to weaken such protections. This critical accountability work will include monitoring developments at key agencies and drafting, filing, monitoring, and potentially litigating FOIA requests to obtain government records in the public interest. This work may also include tracking and analyzing the legal impact of actions taken by the White House and federal agencies, to evaluate their impact to climate and clean air protections and laws. This work may also include research and advocacy to bolster core regulatory programs that enhance community safety and environmental protection with regard to energy infrastructure such as gas pipelines. The Fellow will contribute to the team’s work to reduce air pollution from power plants and other major sources through litigation, regulatory advocacy, and litigation. They will report to the Director & Senior Attorney, Clean Air & Energy Markets.

Qualifications

Licensed to practice law or actively seeking admission to the Bar, with background in environment, energy, and/or administrative law.
A recent Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from an accredited Law School.
Demonstrated interest or experience in community engagement, relationship-building, and/or organizing.
Excellent legal research, analytical, writing and advocacy skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Demonstrate ability to think innovatively and willing to take risks and establish new precedents and models.
Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret legal data and prepare reports of findings.
Ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external allies.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a member of teams in a dynamic and creative environment with colleagues and partners of varied backgrounds and experience across multiple time zones.
Results-oriented, self-starter with the ability to think strategically and work on fast-paced, dynamic issues.
Demonstrate self-awareness, cultural competency and inclusivity, and ability to work with colleagues and stakeholders across all cultures and backgrounds.
Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
Computer proficiency, experience with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.

Duration: 2 years, with an opportunity for promotion by second year as attorney pending Bar admission and strong performance review, with anticipated start date of March 2026.

Location: Hybrid out of EDF’s office in Washington, D.C., with possibility to work U.S. Remote. Eligibility to work in the US is required for the duration of the fellowship.

Earthjustice seeks an Associate Attorney to join our Bozeman office. In the Northern Rockies, we are engaged in litigation focused on protecting the region’s ecosystems, wildlife, and culturally and environmentally important lands, as well as advancing clean energy.

The Associate Attorney position is a three-year position with the potential for extension, designed to help attorneys who are in the early stages of their careers to develop into thoughtful, professional, and effective advocates skilled in the various phases of public interest litigation. As Associate Attorneys gain experience, they gradually take on more independent responsibility for their cases but work throughout their tenure under the supervision of Senior Attorneys, Deputy Managing Attorneys, or the Managing Attorney. Many Associates have gone on to other positions within Earthjustice and with other public interest organizations.

This hybrid position is based in our Bozeman, Montana office. This is not a remote position. The successful candidate will be required to come into the office as needed, generally at least one day a week.

Required Qualifications:

Law school graduate 1-6 year of legal experience and admitted to, or willing and eligible to apply for admission to, the Montana Bar.
Excellent research, analytic, writing, and communication skills.
Strong and demonstrated work ethic, good judgment, initiative, and creativity.
Strong desire to fight for the right of all to a healthy environment.
Ability to work well independently and in a team-oriented atmosphere.
Commitment to serving the public interest and a passion for the role of Earthjustice and its mission.
Demonstrated awareness and sensitivity to the needs and concerns of individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and orientations.
Ability and desire to contribute to the creation of a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work culture that encourages and celebrates differences.
High level of emotional intelligence and excellent interpersonal skills.

Salary range in Bozeman, MT: $97,600 – $115,500

The Senior Policy Manager will lead policy efforts and oversee governmental affairs functions to advance Audubon’s mission and bird conservation objectives in Washington State. Reporting to Audubon’s Vice President, Washington, this role works closely with state and national staff to develop and implement strategic policy agendas, initiatives, and campaigns.

Under the guidance of the Vice President, the Senior Policy Manager will lead the development and execution of our policy agenda and goals that advance Audubon’s priorities at the state and federal levels, focused in the near-term on proactive climate and clean energy policies; private working lands and public land policies that facilitate habitat restoration, conservation, and protection; and conservation funding. This work includes collaborating with the conservation staff in strategy development and execution of statewide policy agendas and collaboration with Audubon’s Government Affairs staff on federal policy agendas.

The Senior Policy Manager builds coalitions, develops strategic partnerships, guides cross-team collaboration, and serves as a primary spokesperson and advocate for Audubon’s policy priorities. This position requires leadership, strategic planning, and the ability to navigate complex political, governmental, and stakeholder environments while strengthening grassroots engagement and supporting the organization’s broader fundraising efforts.

Compensation: $115,000 – $129,000 / year

Qualifications and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in policy, political science, or government affairs. An equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered.
Seven plus years of experience in public policy, government relations, advocacy, conservation policy, or related fields.
Strong knowledge of Washington State’s political, policy, and regulatory landscape, with demonstrated experience influencing federal, state, and local policy outcomes.
Applied expertise in issues such as climate and clean energy policy, natural climate solutions, habitat and wildlife conservation, working lands, and conservation funding.
Demonstrated success building bipartisan support for environmental or public-interest policy initiatives.
Experience leading complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives and managing staff, contractors, and cross-functional teams.
Proven ability to build coalitions and collaborate with Tribal governments, agencies, NGOs, community organizations, and grassroots networks.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking and the ability to distill complex policy issues for diverse audiences.
Commitment to Audubon’s organizational values of care, collaboration, change, integrity, impact, and innovation.
Experience fostering inclusive and collaborative work environments is valued.
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work diplomatically across a large, complex organization.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and comfort with digital advocacy systems; ability to travel as needed.
Driver’s license and own transportation required.

The Director of Environmental Affairs provides port-wide leadership and direction of the environmental programs by:

Championing the Port’s Environmental Policy;
Ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local environmental laws and mandates;
Overseeing tenant audit compliance for stormwater, wastewater, drinking water, waste management, air permitting, energy use;
Advising senior leadership in the planning,
Formulating and executing mid- and long-term objectives to reduce the Port’s environmental footprint in sustainable ways; and,
Aligning environmental efforts across Port Houston’s divisions (e.g. Infrastructure, Port Operations, Maintenance, and Strategy) to provide a holistic, cross-functional approach to environmental stewardship.

Education/Experience:

Bachelor’s degree (required) in Environmental Studies, Environmental Engineering, Natural Sciences, Engineering, or related discipline.
Master’s degree preferred.
At least ten plus years of progressively responsible environmental, regulatory, or project management experience, preferably in a port, maritime, industrial, or infrastructure environment including three years at the director level and above
Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams and complex programs.
Professional credentials or memberships (e.g. Registered Environmental Professional [REP], Certified Environmental Professional [CEP]) are a plus.
Demonstrated experience interacting with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies.
Project management certification preferred (e.g., PMP, PM Certificate).

The Alaska office of Earthjustice seeks an Associate Attorney to join our team working to protect the natural values and ecosystems of Alaska and the people who use and rely on them. This role can be performed from our Juneau or Anchorage offices.
Earthjustice is the nation’s leading environmental law organization. Wielding the power of law, Earthjustice partners with our clients to take on the most critical fights of our time — fights to protect the incredible biodiversity and wild places of the planet; to avert climate disaster by transitioning society away from fossil fuels toward clean energy; and to safeguard the right of all people to a healthy environment. We are here because the earth needs a good lawyer.

The Associate Attorney position is a three-year position with the potential for extension, designed to help attorneys who are in the early stages of their careers to develop into thoughtful, professional, and effective advocates skilled in the various phases of public interest litigation. As Associate Attorneys gain experience, they gradually take on more independent responsibility for their cases but work throughout their tenure under the supervision of Senior Attorneys, Deputy Managing Attorneys, or the Managing Attorney. Many Associates have gone on to other positions within Earthjustice and with other public interest organizations.

This is a hybrid position based in either of our Juneau & Anchorage offices and requires regular in-person attendance.

Required Qualifications:

Law school graduate 0-6 year of legal experience and admitted to, or willing and eligible to apply for admission to, the Alaska Bar.
Excellent research, analytic, writing, and communication skills.
Strong and demonstrated work ethic, good judgment, initiative, and creativity.
Strong desire to fight for the right of all to a healthy environment.
Ability to work well independently and in a team-oriented atmosphere.
Commitment to serving the public interest and a passion for the role of Earthjustice and its mission.
Demonstrated awareness and sensitivity to the needs and concerns of individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and orientations.
Ability and desire to contribute to the creation of a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work culture that encourages and celebrates differences.
High level of emotional intelligence and excellent interpersonal skills.

Salary range in Anchorage & Juneau: $99,500 – $122,300