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Environment America. |
| Categories: | Legal/Env. Law |
| Travel Required: | 5-15% |
| Job Type: | Full Time |
| Preferred Degree: | Masters |
| Experience Required: | 6-9 years |
| State/Province: | MA - Massachusetts |
| City: | Boston |
| Salary: | non-disclosed |
| Job Description: |
The Public Interest Network is seeking a General Counsel to lead its Boston-based General Counsel Office. The Public Interest Network is a family of more than a dozen organizations, including U.S. PIRG, Environment America, The Fund for the Public Interest (the Fund) and Green Corps. Background The Public Interest Network’s mission is to build the power of citizens to move the world toward a greener, more fair, just and democratic future. We work in many places on many issues, each group with its own focus, leadership and financial support. Yet the whole of who we are and what we do is greater than the sum of our network's parts because of what we share: a vision of the future and a history of experience; a commitment to strategic thinking, accountability and hard work; and a dedication to recruitment and training that has helped staff and strengthened the progressive movement in our country. The mission of the General Counsel Office in Boston is to provide legal services to the Fund and several Boston-based affiliated organizations. The Fund is a national nonprofit organization working to increase the visibility, membership and political power of the nation’s leading environmental and progressive groups by developing campaigns and technologies to engage Americans in public interest advocacy efforts. The primary practice areas of the Boston-based General Counsel Office include employment law, First Amendment issues, non-profit corporate and tax compliance, charitable solicitation regulation, and contracts. Job Description We are seeking an experienced attorney to lead our Boston-based General Counsel Department. Responsibilities of the General Counsel include: Qualifications The ideal candidate will have a J.D. and at least eight years of legal experience working in one or more of the practice areas described above, and a strong desire to commit to nonprofit and political work. Successful candidates will also bring the following skills and attributes to the position: • Excellent verbal communication, research and writing skills; Salary is commensurate with relevant experience. A significant benefits package includes health care coverage, educational loan assistance, a retirement plan, paid vacation and sick days, parental leave, and a dependent care assistance program. Opportunities for advancement, travel, and additional training are available. Location Boston, MA Application Please send a cover letter and resume to Hiring Director Jeff Sprague at careers@publicinterestnetwork.org. Please include “General Counsel-Boston” in the subject line of the e-mail, and note where you saw our job advertised. The Public Interest Network is an equal opportunity employer. |
| Post Date: | 12/29/2011 |
