Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) is seeking a Senior Attorney to join our team working to protect New England’s environment for all people. The Senior Attorney will work with CLF’s Strategic Litigation team in the Boston, MA office with some opportunity for remote work within New England.

The Senior Attorney will work on CLF’s groundbreaking cases brought by the Strategic Litigation team. Such cases currently include climate-change liability claims against the world’s largest oil and gas producers and cases that will reduce nutrient pollution that fuels toxic algae outbreaks. Other potential cases may address the negative consequences of plastics in the environment and hold responsible parties to account for release of emerging contaminants into the environment.

The Senior Attorney will work on major cases that prompt region-wide, nationwide, or international action, and break new ground in the use of legal requirements and enforcement to bring about transformative change in outcomes for public health, natural resources, and/or environmental governance.

What you’ll do

• Devise and execute legal strategies for achieving CLF’s advocacy goals;
• Represent CLF and other parties in litigation and administrative proceedings;
• Negotiate civil penalties, injunctive relief, and fee and cost recovery;
• Advise community and advocacy groups on legal and policy matters;
• Build alliances and coalitions among parties that may include community groups, public officials, business interests, and other organizations;
• Write public educational materials, articles, opinion pieces and communicate about advocacy work through news and social media outlets;
• Lead program teams, supervise and mentor junior advocates and interns, and contribute to the health of our community and the smooth operation of our organization;
• Assist CLF’s communications team in delivering advocacy news and key messages to the press, our members, and the public;
• Assist development team with fundraising efforts; and
• Prepare research reports, memos, and presentations

What you’ll need

We are looking for a motivated and mature self-starter that is able to work both independently and as a productive team member. To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

• At least 7 years of relevant experience practicing law, particularly litigation;
• A passion and commitment to the environment, public health, and/or social justice;

• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to put your analysis into writing that is easily understood;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to take initiative, solve problems, assess priorities, and manage a variety of activities in a fast-paced environment;
• Commitment to developing new skills and responsibilities;
• Commitment to working collaboratively with a diverse group of colleagues and partners;
• Passion for CLF’s mission;
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion; and
• A law degree and active bar membership in good standing in any state (New England state is preferred).