Counsel, Law​/Legal

Overview

World Wildlife Fund (WWF), one of the world’s leading conservation organizations, seeks bi-lingual Counsel. The Counsel position is an opportunity for a bilingual (Spanish/English) junior to mid-level attorney with a passion for conservation, strong project management skills, and a desire to learn about and support a diverse portfolio of projects.

The Counsel will work closely with the Deputy General Counsel and other team members to provide legal services on a wide range of complex matters, with particular emphasis on employment matters and investigations, compliance, contract negotiation, and other issues affecting WWF’s offices in the United States and Latin America. Other areas may include non-profit tax matters, data privacy, litigation, technology, intellectual property, and other relevant areas.

The Counsel will apply analytical and risk management skills to serve organizational needs efficiently and effectively and will identify and clearly articulate complex legal concepts and options to legal team members, project managers, and high-level business unit managers. The Counsel will be responsible for developing, directing, and managing multiple projects or transactions, supporting implementation of strategic program goals, and observing governance requirements.

The Counsel will ensure that transactions and activities are legally sound and consistent with the organization’s mission, authority, policies, and procedures. The Counsel will work closely with outside local counsel in support of our offices outside of the United States.

Salary Range: $100,000 - $147,700

Please Note

• A cover letter is required. In your cover letter, please tell us how your experience or interests make you a great candidate for this position.
• This is a job located in Washington, DC, with a hybrid schedule (current policy requires 2 days a week in the office).
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

• Provides sound and constructive solution-oriented advice on legal and risk issues to colleagues in the United States and international offices supported by WWF-US.
• Authors clear and precise memoranda, guidance, and other written documents as needed.
• Develop processes and templates to streamline legal support to the organization.
• Reviews and negotiates non-standard contracts, vendor agreements, grant agreements, MOUs, and other legal agreements. Advises on contract issues, including compliance, amendment, termination, and disputes/litigation.
• Keeps abreast of proposed legislation and regulations that may have an impact upon the organization, including US and international employment laws.
• Addresses legal needs of the organization assigned by manager.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Professional Judgment/Risk Assessment:
  Excellent judgment, with an ability to assess risk and provide alternative solutions.
• Collaboration and Emotional Intelligence:
  Demonstrated ability to work well with others, demonstrating strong emotional intelligence.
• Receptiveness to Feedback:
  Ability to receive and effectively apply feedback from managers and colleagues.
• Organization, Drive, and Multitasking:
  Organized, driven, and able to effectively manage multiple matters efficiently.
• Initiative:
  Demonstrated ability to take initiative.

• Law Degree and D.C. bar membership (or membership in another bar with ability to become member of DC bar).
• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish (written and spoken) required.
• 3-6 years of experience in the legal profession, including relevant practice area(s), are required.
• Proven experience analyzing risks and providing legal advice, including drafting memoranda, agreements, or other legal instruments.
• Strong skills with project management, systems and processes improvement, etc.
• Interest in working with employment law, contracts, investigations, etc.
• Strong and effective writing and…