About FarmSTAND
FarmSTAND is the only legal project in the country dedicated solely to taking on
industrial animal agriculture. We’re focused on dismantling the structures that enable the
consolidation of corporate power and extractive practices in our food system and we support a
vision of animal agriculture that is regenerative, humane, and owned by independent farmers.
We believe we cannot make change alone, and that we must align ourselves with allies across
movement sectors. In these partnerships, we combine litigation with base building and
storytelling to create meaningful change.
About the position
The Senior Attorney will develop new cutting-edge legal theories to hold corporations and the
government accountable for their abuses while advancing a more sustainable and just food
system. We are interested in hearing from applicants regarding the docket they wish to develop,
but are particularly interested in strategies that would complement the regulatory litigation
occurring in this changing political environment and/or expand our use of consumer protection
laws, particularly false advertising statutes. Because FarmSTAND sees litigation as a tool for
power building rather than an end unto itself, applicants should be able to articulate how their
docket would bolster broader advocacy and campaigns.
The Senior Attorney will also be charged with managing components of the existing docket and,
where necessary, supervising Staff Attorneys, Paralegals, Legal Assistants, fellows and/or
externs both in those individuals’ own work and to aid in the Senior Attorney’s work. Further, the
Senior Attorney will need to be able to lead legal teams that work across organizations,
including private firms, with whom FarmSTAND frequently collaborates. The Senior Attorney will
report to the FarmSTAND Managing Director of Litigation. At bottom, the ideal candidate will be
an experienced, top-notch litigator with experience leading teams and working closely with
organizers and/or grassroots groups.
Because FarmSTAND handles litigation, education, and advocacy nationally, the position will
entail some travel.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Work structure: This is a full-time, exempt position, with a salary starting at $115,000 for a
2017 law school graduate, with adjustment made based on experience. We are a fully remote
workplace, although we maintain an office address in D.C.
Benefits: We provide a flexible work schedule, 17 days of paid vacation, 8 days of sick leave,
all federal holidays, additional FarmSTAND holidays, employer-paid health, dental and vision
insurance, and a 401(k) plan.
To Apply: Interested candidates should submit a:
Your application should consist of two electronic files: (1) your cover letter, resume, transcript,
and references in a single .pdf file; and (2) a writing sample in another .pdf file. Applicants are
encouraged to submit their materials by April 14, 2025, at which point applications will be
reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Please submit both files to
jobs@farmSTAND.org with “Senior Attorney” in the subject line.
FarmSTAND is an equal opportunity employer and values a diverse and progressive workplace.
Studies have shown that women and people of color may be less likely to apply for jobs unless
they meet every one of the qualifications listed. We are most interested in finding the best fit, not
completing a checklist. We encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ applicants, and people with
disabilities, to apply.
About FarmSTAND
FarmSTAND is the only legal project in the country dedicated solely to taking on
industrial animal agriculture. We’re focused on dismantling the structures that enable the
consolidation of corporate power and extractive practices in our food system and we support a
vision of animal agriculture that is regenerative, humane, and owned by independent farmers.
We believe we cannot make change alone, and that we must align ourselves with allies across
movement sectors. In these partnerships, we combine litigation with base building and
storytelling to create meaningful change.
About the position
The Senior Attorney will develop new cutting-edge legal theories to hold corporations and the
government accountable for their abuses while advancing a more sustainable and just food
system. We are interested in hearing from applicants regarding the docket they wish to develop,
but are particularly interested in strategies that would…
Benefits: We provide a flexible work schedule, 17 days of paid vacation, 8 days of sick leave, all federal holidays, additional FarmSTAND holidays, employer-paid health, dental and vision insurance, and a 401(k) plan.
Benefits: We provide a flexible work schedule, 17 days of paid vacation, 8 days of sick leave, all federal holidays, additional FarmSTAND holidays, employer-paid health, dental and vision insurance, and a 401(k) plan.
To Apply: Interested candidates should submit a:
Your application should consist of two electronic files: (1) your cover letter, resume, transcript, and references in a single .pdf file; and (2) a writing sample in another .pdf file. Applicants are encouraged to submit their materials by April 14, 2025, at which point applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Please submit both files to jobs@farmSTAND.org with “Senior Attorney” in the subject line.
To Apply: Interested candidates should submit a: