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OFFICE LOCATION

United States

Remote - All of U.S. (Washington, D.C. area preferred)

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\ WHO WE ARE

The mission of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is to conserve the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we develop innovative, on-the-ground solutions to the world\'s toughest environmental challenges so that people and nature can thrive. Our work is guided by our values, which include a commitment to diversity and respect for people, communities, and cultures. From a rewarding mission to career development and flexible schedules, there are many reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want to know more? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor.

One of TNC\'s primary goals is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that employees around the globe have a sense of belonging and feel that their unique contributions are valued. We know we\'ll only achieve our mission by hiring and engaging a diverse staff that reflects the communities in which we work. Recognizing that people bring talent and skills that have been developed outside the scope of a job, we take a holistic approach to recruitment that considers life experience in addition to the professional requirements listed in our postings. Please apply - we\'d love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, \"you\'ll join for the mission, and you\'ll stay for the people.\"

\ WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHER

The Senior Paralegal, with minimal supervision from a TNC attorney, will provide an advanced level of expertise to support and coordinate legal services on complex and/or high value matters for assigned business units and projects, ensuring that transactions and activities are legally sound and consistent with TNC\'s mission, authority, policies, and procedures. They will apply advanced knowledge and skills to serve organizational needs in a highly efficient and effective manner. They will need to effectively articulate relevant legal concepts and internal policies and procedures to others and have a solid understanding of the concept of legal liability and risk management. They will organize and track data, solve systems issues, and explain system needs to others. They will work consistently on legal issues and with teams focused on supporting TNC\'s philanthropy and fundraising activities, including issues related to private foundations, planned giving, and fundraising compliance.

\ WE\'RE LOOKING FOR YOU

We are a global conservation organization looking for someone with experience to provide legal services for our programs. You\'ll have exceptional written and verbal communication and organizational skills, be self-motivated, detail oriented, able to multi-task as well as track and complete many items simultaneously and have great customer service skills! Analytical experience with accounting and finance is a plus too.

\ WHAT YOU\'LL BRING

• Bachelor\'s degree plus 4 years of combined legal and administrative experience OR equivalent qualifications acquired through coursework and/or related job experience that demonstrates assumption of significant responsibilities for supporting and coordinating complex or specialized legal work.

• Experience drafting and reviewing legal documents, with an emphasis on contract and grant agreements.

• Experience with administrative support on activities, such as invoice review and processing, meeting support, and minutes taking.

• Experience conducting legal and factual research on the Internet and in other legal resources.

• Experience with MS Office, Word, Excel, and SharePoint and any other relevant technology.

• Written and verbal communicat on skills, with attention to detail.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Relevant legal experience working on nonprofit legal issues, including state charitable registration compliance filings and planned giving matters.

• Experience with accounting/financial/tax issues and analysis.

• Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural experience appreciated.

\ 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-reaching 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!

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, other life and work well-being benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our Culture Tab on nature.org/careers.

We\'re proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports of the health and well-being o