Senior Paralegal

The Senior Paralegal assists attorneys in providing advanced or specialized legal services on matters relating to the Impact, Finance and Markets Team and other global strategies and clients as assigned to advance TNC priorities and appropriately manage risk.

Under minimal supervision from a TNC attorney, the Senior Paralegal provides an advanced level of expertise in the management and coordination of legal services for assigned business units or projects, ensuring that transactions and activities are legally sound and consistent with TNC’s mission, authority, policies, and procedures. The Senior Paralegal applies advanced knowledge and skills to serve organizational needs in a highly efficient and effective manner. They have strong working knowledge of legal concepts and terminology, the ability to articulate relevant legal concepts and internal policies and procedures to others, and a solid understanding of the concept of legal liability and risk management. They are able to think critically and work independently with minimal supervision.

This role is responsible for reviewing and analyzing legal documents, including non-disclosure agreements, contracts, and other transaction-related materials, while escalating matters for attorney review when appropriate. The position manages document version control and provides legal project coordination for impact investing, conservation transactions, contracts, regulatory compliance filings, and other specialized legal matters. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with binding commitments, organizational policies and procedures, and applicable legal requirements, while advising staff on compliance-related obligations. The role also maintains and manages official corporate legal files in both electronic and paper formats, drafts legal agreements, governance documents, memoranda, and correspondence for attorney review, and incorporates revisions as needed. Additionally, the position serves as a key liaison with business unit staff and external stakeholders, provides day-to-day support through calendar management, file organization, and meeting agenda preparation, and may assist attorneys with staff training initiatives. The role may also provide guidance and training to less experienced paralegals, legal support staff, and volunteers, while leading or contributing to cross-functional and departmental projects.

We are a global conservation organization looking for someone with experience to provide paralegal services for our programs. You’ll have exceptional communication and organizational skills, be self-motivated, detail oriented, able to multi-task and ability to track and complete many items simultaneously and have great customer service skills! Analytical experience with finance is a plus too.
 

•  Bachelor’s degree plus at least [5] years of combined legal and administrative experience OR equivalent qualifications acquired through coursework and/or related job experience in area(s) of specialization that demonstrates assumption of significant responsibilities for supporting and coordinating complex or specialized legal work.

• Project management experience for efficient workflow, including leading cross functional and/or departmental projects or project management certification.

• Relevant transactional legal experience, including corporate governance matters.

• Experience conducting research on the Internet and other legal resources.

• Experience with MS Office, enterprise file management solutions such as SharePoint or iManage, and any other relevant technology, including utilizing artificial intelligence.

• Communication, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.

• Writing skills, including experience editing and drafting legal documents.

• Attention to detail, project tracking, time management, prioritization, and organizational skills.

• Project and/or process management for efficient workflow.

• Experience drafting templates, checklists, guidance, or other aides to facilitate project efficiency. 

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with complex corporate and finance transactions.

• Familiarity with impact investing and climate and conservation work.

• Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural experience appreciated.

The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $50,000.00-$79,000. 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. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment.

Who We Are:

The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We’re rooted in our mission and guided by our values, which include respect for all people, communities, and cultures. Whether it’s career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there’s many reasons to love life inside TNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube   to hear stories from staff or visit  Glassdoor.

One goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued. In addition to the requirements in our job postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job and consider each applicant’s unique experience. Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, “you’ll join for the mission, and stay for the people.”

What We Bring:

Since 1951, TNC has been doing work you can believe in. Through grassroots action, we have grown from a small non-profit into one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and partners, we impact conservation around the world!

TNC offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work well-being benefits. Learn more about our Benefits and Perks here.

We’re proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports of the health and well-being of the people we employ.

Our recruiting process includes a rolling interview process to ensure we engage applicants in a timely manner. This means we may review applications in the order in which they are received. Once a strong candidate pool is identified, the role will be unposted. The timeline may vary depending on the expressed interest in the role, so we highly encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible.

Employees must submit their application by logging into Workday and applying via the Jobs Hub.

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to equal employment opportunity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization is a priority, and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process.

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