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Rocky Mountain Institute Staff Attorney in Boulder, Colorado
Job Description:
RMI seeks aStaff Attorneyto joinits growingteamto handlegeneralU.S. basedcorporate, contractual and other transactional lawmatters. This position is for anarticulate, eager,and highly qualifiedattorneywith a minimum7years'experiencewho is passionate about the energy transition,wants to helpcreatepositive impact, andthrivesin ateam-oriented,fast-paced,andagileworkenvironment.
Position Overview: TheStaff Attorneywill bea full-timein-house lawyerwho will report to the Legal Director.The ideal candidate is a highly self-motivated,business-minded, solutions-orientedattorney who enjoys operating autonomouslyandcancomfortablymanage multiple projects and competing priorities. This person bringssystems thinking,extraordinary judgment,and interpersonal skills toa role that will collaborate closely with others throughout the organization.
KeyResponsibilities:
Work acrossvariousprogram areas to supportthemwith all types of complex legal needs, including but not limited todrafting, reviewing, and negotiating contractsand providing guidance about how to structure legal entities, relationships and transactions
Provide legal advice and support on applicable laws, regulations, and policies, including but not limited to those related to nonprofit operations, governance, and compliance; intellectual property; data privacy; lobbying, and anti-corruption
Manage and mitigate legal risks by drafting and implementing company policies, procedures and legal templates
Work with the finance team on compliance issuesand protocol
Collaborate with the subgrants team to ensure all outgoing subaward agreementscomply withthe original agreements between RMI and thefunder
Coordinate withoutside law firms across a variety of practice areas and jurisdictions
Perform other duties as assigned
MinimumQualifications:
JD degree from accredited law school and licensed to practice law inat least one U.S. state bar
7years' experience, preferably in a general law practice with expertise in contract,general corporate and transactional law
Excellent verbal and writing skills, and the ability to simplifycomplicatedlegal issues andlanguage
Whole systems approach to problemsolving
Additional Qualifications:
Experience in or knowledge of nonprofit law, corporate entity formations, intellectual property, or global privacy law preferable
The ability to quickly master and integrate legal, business, technical, and practicalanalysis
Desire andabilityto work independently as well as in a teamsetting
Location We are a remote-ready organization with team members around the globe. Our beautiful and welcoming offices are available for meetings or focused work, whether you are traveling through or living nearby. Our U.S. offices are in New York City; Washington DC; Oakland, California; Boulder, Colorado; and Basalt, Colorado. This role must be located in Boulder, Colorado and includes the ability to work a hybrid work schedule.
We provide you with the essential IT equipment plus a one-time home technology payment and a monthly work from home/commuter allowance to ensure you have a comfortable home office set up and necessary supplies.
We love seeing each other in person! We occasionally gather for shared time together like retreats and learning experiences. Be ready to travel for occasional in-person meetings (and of course, we cover travel costs). This role may be expected to travel for team events which occur approximately twice a year.
Compensation: RMI compensates based on the level and requirements of the role. Salary within our ranges may also be determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as required by the role, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary for this role is between $140,469 to $155,000.You would also have an additional 10% bonus target
Benefits We offer a comprehensive benefits package including: Medical, dental, vision insurance 403b retirement options (up to 5% match immediately) Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability Professional and personal development Generous paid time off and sick leave Parental leave