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Harvard Law School · 20 hours ago

Managing Attorney

Cambridge, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Harvard Law School is a prestigious institution dedicated to legal education and justice. The Managing Attorney will lead legal and policy research on climate change and engage with various stakeholders to promote equitable environmental outcomes.

EducationLegal

No H1B

Responsibilities

Implement EELP’s strategy focused on climate disaster and policies that support a more just environmental and public health outcomes for communities

Generate a portfolio of ongoing research, writing, and public engagement activities to develop and disseminate analysis of legal issues at the intersection of disaster, property, tort, energy, and environmental law as well as legal frameworks to address public health and environmental impacts for communities

In conjunction with the Executive Director, building and managing partnerships directly with outside stakeholders in carrying out research and writing, and in conducting convenings and public events

Cultivate and support partnership with external stakeholders, scholars, and community leaders to support EELP’s work, and in collaboration with the Executive Director, develop partnerships with other related Harvard initiatives

Supervise, advise, and coordinate research activities with Staff Attorneys, Fellows, student Research Assistants

Supervise other attorneys on, and contribute to, EELP’s environmental justice tracker and other publications

Deliver presentations and attend events on behalf of EELP

Qualification

JD degreeAdmission to state barEnvironmental law expertiseResearchStakeholder engagementWriting skillsJudgmentDiscretionTeam managementCommunication skills