Associate General Counsel

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Associate General Counsel

The Associate General Counsel (AGC) will independently manage the legal team providing services to the South, New York, and Northeast Divisions of the North America Region. The AGC serves as a member of the Legal Leadership Team to assist the General Counsel in managing the Global Legal Function and reports to the General Counsel.

The AGC has overall management responsibility for a specialized, expert legal team and is responsible for ensuring the delivery of high‑quality, customer‑focused legal services to business units in a manner that (i) proactively manages important risks while enabling nimble action, and (ii) assists The Nature Conservancy in achieving its organizational goals.

As a member of the Legal Leadership Team the AGC will :

• Manage a legal team of attorneys and other legal professionals who provide direct legal services to Business Units in the North America Region (South, NY, and Northeast Divisions), certain global and North America Region programs and other Business Units as assigned.
• Ensure that Legal staff are fully engaged, motivated and have the requisite training, tools, and demonstrated skills to meet the needs of the organization.
• Identify, develop, and implement standards and best practices to marshal The Nature Conservancy’s legal talent to achieve organization‑wide results on a global basis.
• Implement consistent, organization‑wide practices that minimize legal risks having organizational impact.
• Establish and maintain optimal standards of performance for the department while controlling costs.
• Provide guidance to attorneys throughout the Conservancy on complex legal matters and Global Legal Function.
• Serve as lead project attorney providing direct Legal support to two BUs and one multi‑Division program; select and lead team for major real estate projects.
• Serve as the Legal representative on TNC‑wide committees, including Division LPRCs, and participate in Division Directors’ management teams.
• In close coordination with the two other AGCs for the North America Region, assign workload across Division lines to balance capacity and ensure that experienced staff is assigned to high priority projects.
• Act as a key advisor to the General Counsel regarding risks related to assigned areas of responsibility and areas of expertise.

Requirements

Desired Qualifications

Salary Information

The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $150,000 – $235,000. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA.

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.

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‑ranging 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!

Benefits

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, and other life and work well‑being benefits. We’re proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports the health and well‑being of the people we employ.

Recruiting Process

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

Accommodations

TNC is committed to offering accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please send a note to applyhelp@tnc.org with Request for Accommodation in the subject line.

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