Location
This position may be remote or hybrid, with a preference for candidates within commuting distance of EDF’s New York or D.C. offices.
Overall Function
Working closely with, and reporting directly to, the Managing Counsel, Global Commercial, the Director & Senior Counsel, Commercial will provide corporate and legal support and risk management services to the organization on a wide range of complex day-to-day legal issues including service agreements, grant agreements, contractor agreements, legal support for foreign operations, data privacy and advice (through outside counsel, when needed) on labor and employment contracts. In addition, the Director & Senior Counsel will be expected to provide analytical and balanced legal assistance and judgement quickly and on an independent basis to EDF and its affiliates.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications
We offer a strong total rewards package encompassing competitive salary, robust benefits, and professional development opportunities consistent with a modern global organization. We take into account factors such as candidate experience, skills, training, internal team equity and local norms.
Please note that pay ranges are country specific. As a result, the stated currency is not meant be converted into any other currency.
Pay range
$160,000 - $170,000 USD/Yr.
Put your passion and skills to work for the planet. Climate change is the most urgent issue of our time, and we need people like you to help us build a vital Earth — for everyone.
We’re Environmental Defense Fund, a fast-paced nonprofit with a growing staff of more than 1,000 people in nearly 30 countries. We deliver game-changing solutions that cut climate pollution and strengthen people’s ability to thrive despite the effects climate change is already having. We work wherever we can have the most impact, from local communities to top companies to governments worldwide, and even in space.
Our culture, values and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion make EDF an exciting and meaningful place to work. Every job here makes a difference. Won’t you join us?
Location
This position may be remote or hybrid, with a preference for candidates within commuting distance of EDF’s New York or D.C. offices.
Overall Function
Working closely with, and reporting directly to, the Managing Counsel, Global Commercial, the Director & Senior Counsel, Commercial will provide corporate and legal support and risk management services to the organization on a wide range of complex day-to-day legal issues including service agreements, grant agreements, contractor agreements, legal support for foreign operations, data privacy and advice (through outside counsel, when needed) on labor and employment contracts. In addition, the Director & Senior Counsel will be expected to provide analytical and balanced legal assistance and judgement quickly and on an independent basis to EDF and its affiliates.
Key Responsibilities