United States

Location: United States (US) with a preference for locations within the Eastern time zone for best collaboration with teams within the US, Africa, and Europe. This role may also be based in the United Kingdom, Belgium, Germany, Kenya, South Africa, Angola, Gabon, Tanzania, or Zambia. 

Remote with hybrid optional depending on candidate location.

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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 a Commitment to Diversity and Respect for People, Communities, and Cultures. Whether it’s career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there are lots of reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want a better insight into TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube  or Glassdoor.  

Our 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. We know we’ll only achieve our Mission by hiring and engaging a diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we work. In addition to the requirements in our postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of inclusion! Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote myriad TNC staff members, “You’ll join for our mission, and you’ll stay for our people.”
 

The Associate General Counsel (AGC) is a new role based on growth and will independently manage the Africa and Europe Legal Team to ensure the delivery of high-quality, customer-focused legal services to assigned Conservancy business units. Achieving our 2030 goals requires more legal expertise and focus across a rapidly growing Africa and Europe and this AGC will provide just that in a player-coach capacity. We are seeking an AGC who both leads and leans in substantively to execute the work. This position reports to the General Counsel. 

As a member of the Legal Leadership Team, the AGC will assist the General Counsel in managing the Global Legal Function, steering the overall enterprise risk of the global organization. Additionally, the AGC will 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 effectively 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; actively promote and help to implement TNC’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion work; provide strategic and tactical input on a wide range of issues relating to legal and enterprise risk management.     
 
This role will have visibility within TNC up through the Board of Directors. The AGC will clearly articulate complex legal concepts and options as well as work in coordination with subject-matter experts across the organization to identify and address regulatory developments with a focus on areas of emergent regulation (e.g. carbon markets, human rights, corporate transparency, privacy, and security). They will facilitate strategic dialogue with clients and senior-level stakeholders, probing to identify key issues and requirements, negotiating, and developing solutions, and synthesizing plans for action tailored to the audience.  They serve as a key advisor to the General Counsel on risks related to their assigned areas of responsibility and areas of expertise. They will lead key legal, risk, and compliance management work in Africa and Europe. 

At TNC we strive to embody a philosophy of Work That You Can Believe in where you can feel like you are making a difference every day. We’re looking for someone with strong experience in leading an expert legal team. As AGC for Africa and Europe, you’ll ensure that the assigned legal team appropriately manages important risks while enabling nimble action and assisting the organization in achieving its goals. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
•    Juris Doctorate or equivalent and license to practice law in at least one jurisdiction.
•    7 years’ relevant legal experience as a general corporate attorney with specific depth and experience with financial transactions, such as joint venture, project finance, M&A, securities law, sovereign debt restructuring, and impact investments.
•    Some global experience across multiple countries and generally well-versed in working across cultures.
•    Experience negotiating complex, high-profile, or sensitive transactions and agreements.
•    Experience developing, implementing, and managing diverse projects and implementing strategic program goals.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
•    Relevant legal work within some African and European countries.
•    People management experience.
•    In-house experience is appreciated yet not required.
•    Multi-lingual skills appreciated yet not required.
•    Nonprofit experience appreciated yet not required.
 

Since 1951, The Nature Conservancy has been doing work you can believe in protecting the lands and waters that all life depends on. Through grassroots action, TNC has grown to become 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, we impact conservation throughout the world! 

The Nature Conservancy offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan including employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, and other life and work wellbeing benefits. Learn more about our benefits in the Culture Tab on nature.org/careers. 

This position may be based in any country where TNC has an established entity, taking into consideration legal restrictions, such as non-national ratios and immigration processing times. For U.S.-based applicants only, the starting pay range for this position is generally within the range of $120,000 – $190,000 for an annual base salary and is based on location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. For all other applicants, pay ranges will be in local currency, the pay range will be based on the local labor market, and not tied to the above pay range. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment and used to determine your actual pay range. Additionally, for all applicants, actual pay will fall within a range based on a variety of factors including, for example, the candidate’s qualifications, specific skills, and experience.

We’re proud to offer a work environment that is supportive of the health, well-being, and flexibility needs of the people we employ!

This description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities.
 

For U.S.-based applicants only, the starting pay range for this position is generally within the range of $120,000 – $190,000 for an annual base salary and is based on location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. For all other applicants, pay ranges will be in local currency, the pay range will be based on the local labor market, and not tied to the above pay range. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment and used to determine your actual pay range. Additionally, for all applicants, actual pay will fall within a range based on a variety of factors including, for example, the candidate’s qualifications, specific skills, and experience.

How to Apply:
Please apply to Job 55052 at www.nature.org/careers. Submit the required cover letter and resume separately using the upload buttons. The position will remain open until filled and applications are reviewed in the order in which they are received. 
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The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and cultures. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientations, gender identities, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

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