Job Tag: Law/Policy

We are a global law firm with a powerful strategic focus and real momentum. Our industry-focused strategy is seeing us take on pioneering work in places that others have yet to reach. Our shared values define our culture and our workplace. You will find us to be unusually collegial, team-oriented, and ready to innovate. We work seamlessly across practices, offices and around the world. This elimination of boundaries has allowed us to evolve into a law firm that works as hard for its culture as it does for its clients.

The Los Angeles office of Norton Rose Fulbright is seeking a litigation lawyer with 1-3 years of experience to work on a variety of litigation matters including consumer class actions, environmental cases, investigations and enforcement matters, and product marketing and advertising. The ideal candidate should have relevant litigation experience. Interested candidates should have strong academic credentials and work experience, in addition to strong analytical, verbal and written communication skills. The candidate should also be admitted to and a member in good standing of the California Bar.

Employees are entitled to compensation commensurate with skill and experience. The full time base annual salary for this position in the Los Angeles market is expected to range between $215,000- $250,000. This range represents the firm’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting for a position in Los Angeles. Salaries in other markets will vary depending on market data. Bonus opportunities are non-guaranteed and are dependent upon individual and firm performance.

The Senior Coordinator, State Policy of the Coalition for the Delaware River Watershed (Coalition) (www.delriverwatershed.org) facilitates outreach and civic engagement efforts to support the Coalition’s policy priorities throughout New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New York. The Senior Coordinator, State Policy will be responsible for coordinating the state-based activities of the Coalition, including overseeing the State Lead initiative, supporting state advocacy activities, and engaging and mobilizing Coalition members. The Senior Coordinator, State Policy will coordinate closely with the Director of the Coalition to develop and implement the Coalition’s policy and outreach strategy, build and maintain relationships with members, stakeholders, and funders, and contribute to the overall operations of the Coalition.

Principal Duties (major areas of responsibility):

Organize the Coalition’s biennial policy priority setting process. Identifies gaps and opportunities to strengthen our collective impact through work plan development and policy setting in the basin region.
Coordinate the Coalition’s State Lead program by partnering with four state lead organizations on developing outreach and policy agendas for each state. Conducts State Lead recruitment and re-grant process.
Builds awareness of local, state, and regional policy issues to accelerate Delaware River restoration and capacity for Coalition members to carry out successful campaigns. Provides status reports and engagement opportunities on internal and external communication channels.
Execute member engagement by coordinating with workgroup leads to facilitate calls, webinars and meetings as necessary (in-person and virtual). Implement all logistical work of running these respective calls, including scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, and relevant documents.
In coordination with State Leads and the Coalition’s Communication Manager, develop a wide range of written materials to support Coalition and advocacy efforts. Assist with developing content on the Coalition’s state-based work through writing blogs, website pages, and social media posts.
Recruit and cultivate new organizations, businesses, and government representatives to engage within the Coalition’s priorities. Update list-serves and contact information, assist with new member orientation and approval, and managing the Coalition’s membership database.
Support the Coalition’s regional initiatives to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice (DEIJ). In conjunction with the Coalition’s DEIJ workgroup, oversee the implementation of the Coalition’s DEIJ Roadmap.
With Coalition staff, helps to ensure successful planning, coordination, and execution of the Coalition’s annual event on Capitol Hill and the Annual Conference.

Minimum Experience

A combination of relevant work experience and education to successfully perform the responsibilities outlined in this description; this is generally consistent with at least two years of professional experience.
Exposure working in a collaborative work setting required.
Experience in policy and/or other environmental issued preferred.
Familiarity with the Delaware River Watershed region is a plus.
Competency in managing re-grants and program budgets is desired.
Expertise with managing multiple projects, with stakeholder engagement and coordination preferred.

Minimum Skills:

Demonstrated cultural humility and awareness of power differences; practiced in working with persons of various social, cultural, economic, political and educational backgrounds.
Attributes reflective of professional work experience including reliable, thorough, deliberate, flexible, responsive, nimble, and patient.
Excellent written and oral communication skills required.
Excellent organizational, time and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, shifting priorities and meet deadlines.
Motivated self-starter able to work independently in the execution of their responsibilities while collaborating with other organizations in various coalitions; demonstrates initiative and a positive attitude.

NWF Values:

Friends of the Earth-U.S., founded by David Brower in 1969, is the U.S. voice of the world’s largest federation of grassroots environmental groups, with a presence in 75 countries. Friends of the Earth is a hard-hitting, progressive environmental organization that pulls no punches and speaks sometimes uncomfortable truth to power. It’s an approach that has worked over the last 50 years, resulting in landmark environmental laws, precedent-setting legal victories and groundbreaking reforms of domestic and international regulatory, corporate, and financial institution policies.

To accomplish our mission, Friends of the Earth works at the nexus of environmental protection, economic policy, and social justice to fundamentally transform the way our country and the world value people and the environment.

Deforestation is at the center of some of the planet’s most urgent, overlapping crises: the global climate emergency, unprecedented species loss, and an epidemic of violence against land and environmental defenders. Friends of the Earth’s International Forests program works to address the root causes of forest destruction and the marginalization of forest-dwelling communities by pressuring the world’s largest financial institutions to “defund deforestation;â€ advancing legislative and regulatory solutions; and amplifying the voices and struggles of frontline environmental human rights defenders.

What We Look For: Are you a passionate social change activist with a deep ecology vision, an international perspective and a keen critical sensibility oriented towards climate justice and social transformation? Are you a creative thinker and talented communicator? Are you a believer in using creative policy and mobilizing solutions to achieve large scale system change? Are you comfortable in policy debates and social movement spaces? Are you able to engage confidently with policy makers and corporate executives, while representing a bold progressive agenda? Are you a team player with a collaborative, movement-building mindset, excellent interpersonal communication skills, and an ability to work dynamically both independently and as part of a team?

If so, this is the position for you. We want you to succeed and we want to pay you a competitive wage that is in line with your experience. The salary range for this full-time remote role is $71,000-$79,000. Offers are determined based on relevant skills and experience required for the position.

Who You Are:

Relationship Builder: Build and maintain key relationships with journalists and social media influencers. Support and foster engagement with grassroots and frontline allies around the world to inform and take part in campaign activities.

Strong Communicator and Results Oriented: Develop effective communication strategies and produce materials (e.g., policy reports and memos, case studies, op-eds, petitions, and sign-on letters) to advance policies that promote climate and land justice.

Collaborative Team Member: Collaborate with our hard-hitting team to lead Friends of the Earth’s policy work related to deforestation, land use and climate change. This includes policy engagement efforts at state and federal levels and relevant U.S. government agencies (e.g., US Treasury, State Department). Partner with allies globally to advocate for private finance shifts and strong implementation of rights-oriented climate and land use policies among key agribusiness, consumer goods and financial sector companies, and at standard setting bodies.

Required Qualifications:

At least six (6) years of experience in a similar or related role including unpaid, grassroots or lived experience, and demonstrated success in policy advocacy, research, and organizing, with a minimum of two (2) years of demonstrated experience in policy advocacy (public policy and/or with the private sector).
A passion for action on climate change, a commitment to social justice, and a sophisticated understanding of the links between land use, deforestation, climate, and human rights.
Excellent analytical, decision-making, team building, time management, prioritization and networking skills, flexibility, and creativity. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to inspire trust and respect among your peers.

Ability to balance and successfully complete a wide range of campaign activities including advocacy, public speaking, policy development, research, and communications.
Demonstrated oral and written communication skills and comfort with presenting material to a wide range of audiences, including the public, the press, businesses, and government officials.

In depth understanding of the intersection between land, food and climate, the connection of food justice to racial justice, and the benefits of agroecological farming systems.

Ability to travel frequently to Washington DC (if not based in DC) and other locations as needed (Once Covid restrictions are lifted).

Skilled in Microsoft Word, Excel, Office, and basic Microsoft programs.

All candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. FoE does not sponsor any employment related visas.

Preferred Qualifications:

A Master’s degree in political science, agriculture, food systems, environmental science, public policy, international affairs, or related field.

Experience working in U.S. based and international organizing and movement spaces. We value lived experience and social commitment lived or from the grassroots.
Experience working on issues of racial, economic, and/or worker justice.
Proven project management skills including proficiency in managing budgets, delivering on timelines, coordinating plans across partners and allies.
An understanding of international financial institutions and global agricultural supply chains (deforestation, land grabbing, regenerative agriculture).
Familiarity with ESG strategies for investors and financial institutions.
Fluency in Spanish and/or Portuguese or Bahasa Indonesia.

The City of Houston Legal Department is seeking an efficient, and solutions-focused environmental attorney to handle matters related to a myriad of environmental law matters, including air, water, and/or waste regulatory compliance, permitting and enforcement matters.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Providing guidance and counsel to various City departments about possible environmental infractions and enforcement requirements.
Engaging with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and other environmental organizations to forge relationships, update client departments regarding current environmental regulations and requirements, and keep the needs of the City of Houston on the forefront of future federal and state environmental changes and regulations.
Negotiating and drafting agreements, including settlements, with commercial businesses and private property owners related to contamination, regulations, and the clean up of contaminated sites.
Drafting ordinances related to various environmental legal matters including Municipal Settings Designations and Code of Ordinance amendments.
Reviewing and commenting on proposed environmental laws and regulations.
Rendering legal advice to various City of Houston departments regarding environmental permitting, monitoring, and enforcement of City environmental codes.
Drafting, reviewing, and/or revising city policies to further the City’s goal of preventing and remediating environmental contamination in the City of Houston.
Working in collaboration with various attorneys on purchase and sale agreements, easements, deeds, and litigation to ensure the City of Houston is protected against environmental contamination.
Supporting a senior environmental attorney in day to day activities including attending client meetings, assisting in proposed legislation review during legislative session, and assisting client departments with various environmental activities including enforcement of City of Houston environmental policies and procedures.

WORKING CONDITIONS
This position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc. There are no major sources of discomfort in a normal office environment.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:
Requires a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from an American Bar Association accredited college of law.

EXPERIENCE:
No experience is required but must be an active member in good standing of the Texas State Bar and eligible for admission to Federal court. License to practice law in Texas must be kept current as a condition of employment.

The Committee on Energy and Natural Resources is accepting applications for a professional staff member to join the majority staff to cover policy areas that include forest management and other aspects of forestry, issues facing the U.S. Forest Service, and wildland fire management. This portfolio may also include outdoor recreation issues. This position requires experience in these policy areas, a strong attention to detail, excellent oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal and negotiation skills, and knowledge of the legislative process. West Virginia ties and prior Hill experience a plus. To apply, please email a cover letter, resume with references, and one writing sample to se***************@********te.gov indicating the job referral number 229575 in the subject line.

The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) is the national trade association for the solar and storage industry and represents more than 1,000 member companies and 255,000 Americans working across the United States. SEIA is leading the transformation to a clean energy economy and is creating the framework for solar to reach 30% of U.S. electricity generation by 2030. We work with our member companies and strategic partners to fight for policies that create jobs in every community and shape fair market rules that promote competition and the growth of reliable, low-cost solar power.

SEIA does this by supporting pro-solar policies at the state and federal level, developing cutting-edge market research, hosting educational events and webinars, and serving as the voice of the solar and storage industry.

SEIA employees are passionate, forward-thinking leaders that start every day knowing that their work makes a difference. SEIA values diversity and fosters an inclusive, lively company culture that celebrates team success. The association has earned numerous awards for its work and company culture and was named the Washington Post as a 2023 Top Workplace and a Best Nonprofit to Work For by the Nonprofit Times.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Congressional Affairs Coordinator provides administrative support to the Congressional Affairs team and works in close collaboration with other SEIA departments to manage logistics relating to events put on by the Congressional Affairs team. The Congressional Affairs Coordinator reports to the Vice President of Congressional Affairs. The Congressional Affairs Coordinator will work in close collaboration with other SEIA departments, including Regulatory Affairs, Communications, and Membership.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides administrative support to the Vice President of Congressional Affairs
Schedule internal department meetings
Drafts routine correspondence, including e-mail communications to SEIA members and Capitol Hill
Oversees document management, including keeping fact sheets and other advocacy materials up to date
Assists in management and compliance activities for the department, including SolarPAC
Conducts research on legislative policy issues
Communicates with SEIA members, organizes committee and working group activities, and responds to member company inquiries
Attends meetings and briefings on behalf of the Association, providing summaries and analyses of proceedings and alerting the VP of important issues and deadline
Supervises department intern

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

A bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
1-3 years of work or internship experience, preferably in advocacy, policy, or other government affairs related field Demonstrated interest in energy policy
The ability to work directly with SEIA members, with excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
Commitment to maintaining high standards of quality. Meticulous attention to detail is essential.
Excellent writing and editing skills.
The ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team environment in a cordial, flexibleand tactful manner
A strong work ethic and cheerful customer-service, customer first attitude in order to thrive in our fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Commitment to learning new skills
Computer literacy skills (Microsoft Office tools including Word, Excel and Outlook)

Working Conditions

Work is in an office environment or in a remote-office environment that is suitably equipped with internet and telephone access.
SEIA employees in the Washington, D.C. region follow a hybrid remote and in-person office model. Employees work 2 days a week in an office environment and as needed when there are special events or meetings but otherwise can be remote

Compensation Range

$45,000 – $50,000 annually with an excellent benefits package.

Primary responsibilities include providing legal services, day-to- day advice, and representation to a wide variety of executive branch agencies of State government primarily focused on representation of the Governor’s Office of Energy, the Division of Minerals, Nevada State Parks and Forestry Divisions of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, the Office of Project Management, the Office of the National Guard, Nevada Division of Outdoor Recreation, Nevada Off Highway Vehicle Commission, State Historic Preservation Office and other clients as assigned.

POSITION CHARACTERISTICS: This position involves a combination of transactional, regulatory and litigation-related tasks with an emphasis on litigation. Applicants with excellent litigation skills are preferred. This position requires an ability to interpret and analyze a variety of statues and regulations, and apply those statues in both regulatory and litigation settings. Litigation tasks will require providing defense representation to various state agencies, departments, boards, commissions, officials, and employees in civil actions commenced in the federal and state courts of
Nevada. Candidates are expected to perform with a high degree of skill, responsibility, and self-motivation; possess superior legal research, writing, and advocacy skills, and have knowledge of State and federal court procedures.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: This position will be responsible for maintaining an active caseload and client assignment. Duties will include drafting pleadings and papers, conducting legal research, drafting and responding to discovery requests, taking and defending depositions, making court appearances, preparing trail materials, preparing trail witnesses, and trying cases in federal and state courts. Duties will also include some appellate work, such as responding to writs and briefing cases on appeal from the trial courts, and providing legal advice to state clients. Additional duties include drafting and reviewing opinions, regulations, policies, and procedures.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND BACKGROUD: Candidates must have graduated from an accredited law school and be admitted to a State Bar in the United States. Candidates who are not admitted to the State Bar of
Nevada must take the Nevada Bar Exam within two years of joining the
Office. Candidates should have a minimum of three years as a licensed and practicing attorney with two years of litigation experience.
Candidates should have a working knowledge of Nevada statues, rules of evidence, local court rules, and appellate procedure.

Cornell Law School seeks experienced candidates, whose primary experience and interest is in environmental law, for a senior-level faculty position commencing in the 2024-2025 academic year. Tenure will be considered for the successful candidate as part of the appointment process.

Responsibilities of the position include research in environmental law and other area(s) of expertise, teaching a normal cohort of three courses per academic year, and service to the school. Benefits are competitive and include a budget for research and travel. Faculty may also apply to the Dean for summer research stipends to work on individual and collective projects.

Qualifications: Applicants must be established teachers and scholars whose research, publications, and teaching are recognized as innovative and notable in the field of environmental law.

The Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) is seeking a talented and enthusiastic conservation advocate and public policy professional to support our mission by engaging in policy analysis, research, direct lobbying, and member engagement. They will work with our policy and advocacy team to advance our policy priorities related to conservation, outdoor recreation, and the intersections with climate mitigation as well as advancing greater equity in access to nature. As part of our team of advocates from Maine to Pennsylvania, they coordinate with conservation and research staff, as well as our volunteers, to help build relationships between AMC and federal and state agencies, including regulatory bodies, elected officials, the private sector, and other non-profit organizations.

The Conservation Advocacy Specialist is primarily focused on Massachusetts but will support AMC conservation activities in Connecticut and Rhode Island and assist with policy analysis in New Hampshire and Maine. Priority initiatives include state and federal legislative and regulatory public policy issues in the region that seek to combat and prepare for climate change; protect the region’s landscape and waters; and advance equitable access to the outdoors.

A qualified candidate will be enthusiastic about AMC’s conservation and recreation mission, have a proven track record as a skilled communicator, and will have experience in community and constituency engagement around environmental and outdoor recreation issues.

What you’ll be doing:

Work with AMC’s advocacy team to identify and implement public policy and advocacy campaigns and initiatives at both the state and federal level, often working in partnership with other non-profit organizations in a coalition setting.
Organize and coordinate active support for AMC’s New England conservation initiatives, programs and priority policy issues among our members, the public, and partner organizations.
Analyze and comment on legislation, regulations, and policies related to land conservation and management, climate and the clean energy transition, and outdoor recreation.
Lead and support AMC’s work with MA coalition partners to advocate for state-level policies supporting recreation, land conservation, climate mitigation and adaptation, including direct outreach to elected and agency officials.
Lead and support AMC campaigns to advocate for federal-level policies supporting recreation, land conservation, climate mitigation and adaptation, including direct outreach to elected and agency officials.
Write and edit compelling pieces, including online action alerts, social media posts, and blog entries, as well as policy memos, testimony, lobbying materials, and press releases.
Organize and host informational programs and events, such as webinars, meetings, presentations in MA, CT, and RI, and support similar programs in NH and ME.
Engage and cultivate action among AMC members and volunteers. Activities may include coordinating and participating events and recreational outings as needed.
Assist with grant development, by conceptualizing grant fundable projects, pitching and writing grant applications, as well as strengthening relationships with grant funders.
Identify and lead new strategic initiatives in the region, such as expanding programs, tackling new policy arenas, and developing innovative tools and approaches for advancing AMC’s conservation and recreation mission.
Represent AMC at regional conferences, press events, and meetings, especially in the Southern New England region.

What we are looking for:

A variety of backgrounds and experiences may be considered, including environmental policy and advocacy, land and water protection, issue-based campaign work, volunteer relations, community outreach or organizing, constituency engagement, communications, social science, or a related field, with at least three years of experience, or a combination of professional experience and educational experience.
Ability to build and productively contribute to networks, identify, and build relationships with key stakeholders, and facilitate informational sessions.
Strong research, writing, and verbal communication skills.
Solid computer skills and a willingness to learn more as needed
Able 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.
Commitment to creating an equitable, inclusive, and culturally relevant environment for AMC employees, guests, visitors, volunteers, and other constituents.
Able to work occasional evenings and weekends, as well as a willingness to travel with overnight stays throughout the Northeast as needed.
Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain one.
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.