Job Information
The Nature Conservancy Senior Attorney 55827-KS in Topeka, Kansas
This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13100274
OFFICE LOCATION
United States
Remote - All U.S.
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\ WHO WE ARE
The mission of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is to conserve the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we develop innovative, on-the-ground solutions to the world\'s toughest environmental challenges so that people and nature can thrive. Our work is guided by our values, which include acommitment to diversityand respect for people, communities, and cultures. From a rewarding mission to career development and flexible schedules, there are many reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want to know more? Check out ourTNC Talent playlist on YouTubeto hear stories from staff or visitGlassdoor.
One of TNC\'s primary goals is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that employees around the globe have a sense of belonging and feel that their unique contributions are valued. We know we\'ll only achieve our mission by hiring and engaging a diverse staff that reflects the communities in which we work. Recognizing that people bring talent and skills that have been developed outside the scope of a job, we take a holistic approach to recruitment that considers life experience in addition to the professional requirements listed in our postings. Please apply - we\'d love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, \"you\'ll join for the mission, and you\'ll stay for the people.\"
\ WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHER
This position will work primarily with our California Chapter, as well as potentially other state chapters in the western United States. The Attorney II will be willing to work primarily in the Pacific Time and Mountain Time Zones. The Attorney II will provide legal services on complex matters to advance TNC\'s priorities and appropriately manage risk. They will ensure that transactions and activities are legally sound and consistent with the mission, authority, policies, and procedures. They will clearly articulate complex legal concepts and options to assigned programs. They\'ll also need to travel occasionally and work long or flexible hours as needed.
The Attorney II will work directly with state chapter project staff, senior management, and leadership on various conservation strategies of the chapter, including but not limited to: conducting conservation land acquisitions; supporting staff on compliance, land use, contracting, and other matters regarding the effective stewardship of TNC\'s protected lands and waters; advising and negotiating on public and private funding arrangements and implementing restoration projects and other programs.
Some examples of the type of projects implemented in the California chapter:
Garcia River Watershed:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmJRJ9RvY7k{target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"}
BirdReturns Program:https://www.nature.org/en-us/about-us/where-we-work/united-states/california/stories-in-california/migration-moneyball/{target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"}
Land Stories:https://www.nature.org/en-us/about-us/where-we-work/united-states/california/stories-in-california/staff-stories/{target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"}