Conservation Law Center, Inc. · 1 day ago
Senior Land Conservation Attorney
Bloomington, IN
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $115K/yr
3+ years expConservation Law Center, Inc. is a nonprofit law firm focused on environmental issues through public interest litigation and advocacy. They are seeking a Senior Land Conservation Attorney to lead land conservation projects and habitat protection efforts, while also mentoring law students in their Conservation Law Clinic.
AssociationEnvironmental ConsultingNon Profit
Hiring Manager
Andrea Capio
Responsibilities
Lead CLC’s practice in representing land trusts and conservation organizations on matters related to conservation easements and land-conservation-focused real estate transactions
Oversee CLC’s Southern Indiana Sentinel Landscape program, and work closely and collaboratively with the Sentinel Landscape Partnership Coordinator to accomplish program objectives
Teach 2L and 3L students through active client matters in the Conservation Law Clinic
Engage in team problem solving, project management, trial work, and legislative strategies where appropriate
Develop and implement client relationships
Work collaboratively with other CLC attorneys and staff, and help create a supportive and collegial work environment
Help supervise and mentor junior and graduate fellow attorneys
Develop lectures and discussions on a wide variety of conservation topics to present in seminars and other forums
Help cultivate strategic relationships with clients, partners, experts, and funders
Help CLC communicate its work in support of its fundraising and marketing efforts
Engage in professional development, including attending conferences and participating in opportunities to develop policy papers and articles
Participate in conservation and environmental networks relevant to CLC’s and the Sentinel Landscape program focus areas
Qualification
Required
J.D. and admission to the Indiana Bar (or willingness to take the Indiana bar) with a minimum of 3 years legal experience
Working knowledge of conservation easements and land conservation legal strategies
Understanding of 501(c)(3) land trust best practices and Land Trust Alliance accreditation standards regarding execution of land-conservation-focused real estate transactions
Working knowledge of federal and state conservation programs
Experience working with agricultural community, local governments, and/or private landowners on conservation projects
Demonstrated ability to craft creative solutions to complex problems, and the ability to close mutually beneficial land deals
Professional experience in partnership building and management
Broad understanding of political, cultural, economic, and environmental issues within Southern Indiana and the Midwest generally
Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills
Strong sense of personal initiative and work ethic, good judgment, creativity, flexibility
Commitment and ability to be an exceptional teacher and mentor to early career attorneys and students
Strong communication skills and the willingness to advocate for CLC's mission with media, partners, and funders
Demonstrated commitment to CLC's core focus areas
Strong interpersonal skills and the desire to be a member of a supportive team
Ability and willingness to travel as necessary in support of CLC's work
Benefits
Health
Dental
Vision
Retirement match
Company
Conservation Law Center, Inc.
Conservation Law Center provides legal counsel without charge to conservation organizations, works to improve conservation law and policy, and offers law students clinical experience in the practice of law and the profession's public service tradition.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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