Remote Legal Director

Summary

Beyond Petrochemicals is seeking a Legal Director to develop and implement legal strategies aimed at stopping the buildout of the petrochemical industry. The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of experience in environmental law and advocacy, with a focus on litigation. This is a remote, full-time position offering a starting salary of $200,000 and comprehensive benefits.

Requirements

• A minimum of eight years of professional experience in environmental law and advocacy
• Experience with and a deep understanding of environmental litigation
• Ability to work independently and in collaboration with internal and external partners
• Proven team leadership with experience managing legal initiatives
• Experience working in and with environmental justice campaigns and communities
• Ability to synthesize information from multiple sources into clear and cohesive written and visual products
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to respond rapidly and appropriately to changing priorities, objectives, and situations; a self-starter with a sense of initiative and good judgment
• Ability to travel as needed, at minimum quarterly
• Juris Doctorate required; an active bar license is not required

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of complex legal strategies that challenge new and expanding petrochemical facilities
• Bring creative ideas and vision in identifying vulnerabilities surrounding the petrochemical industry’s expansion plans, including product liability litigation or state action opportunities
• Collaborate with colleagues throughout the campaign, including the Chief of Staff, Campaign Director, Policy Director and Communications team to drive overall campaign strategy
• Build strong and effective relationships with partners in frontline community organizations, public-interest law firms, and environmental and public health groups
• Pursue new partners for legal representation, in collaboration with community groups and other advocacy organizations
• Identify emerging legal opportunities and risks for the campaign, develop appropriate strategies and coordinate with key allies
• Provide guidance to the campaign regarding potential legal risks associated with proposals and deployment of resources
• Coordinate with outside attorneys and legal experts, allied organizations, and community partners on campaign legal strategies
• Assist in analyzing the campaign’s progress toward its goals, identify opportunities to develop new legal strategies that will strengthen its work, and direct resources accordingly
• Participate in training and professional development opportunities

Benefits

• Starting salary of $200,000, commensurate with experience
• RLF offers an alternate Fridays off work schedule (employees work 40 hours one week, 32 hours the next week) and a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k plan with a 5% match, and generous paid time off
• RLF also offers a technology allowance, student loan repayment assistance, the Calm app, mental health benefits and approximately 17 paid holidays per year