Staff Attorney Position at Greenpeace

POSITION TITLE: STAFF ATTORNEY

DEPARTMENT: LEGAL

LOCATION: WASHINGTON, DC OR SAN FRANCISCO, CA (with initial training period up to two months in Washington, DC)

SUPERVISOR: SENIOR ATTORNEY

Greenpeace is the largest international environmental campaigning organization. We use creative and confrontational tactics to run effective and hard-hitting campaigns that inspire our members and help protect the planet. The five areas we focus on are global warming, protecting the oceans, stopping deforestation, shutting down nuclear plants, and exposing the risks of toxic chemical plants.

The staff attorney will be responsible for handling a variety of legal matters under the supervision of the Senior Attorney and General Counsel. This position is necessary to help the legal department handle an increased workload due to the coal campaign that is expected to last at least three years.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provide legal advice to project teams and departments, as assigned.

2. Conduct research and write memoranda on various legal issues, including employment, environmental, tax-exempt and criminal law.

3. Draft and review contracts, leases and other legal documents.

4. Provide pre-publication legal review of public information.

5. Assist in briefing activists on legal rights regarding nonviolent direct actions.

6. Other duties as assigned by the Senior Attorney and General Counsel.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

· JD Degree

Skills:

· Strong oral and written communication skills.

· Strong legal research and analysis skills.

· Excellent interpersonal relations skills.

· Careful attention to detail.

· Ability to work independently and effectively on multiple tasks. under tight deadlines.

· Commitment to the principles of peaceful direct action.

EXPERIENCE/ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

· Membership in the D.C. or California Bar, or eligibility to waive into these jurisdictions.

· A minimum of 2 years’ experience as a practicing attorney preferred.

· Experience in drafting contracts preferred.

· Experience in one or more of the following areas of law a plus:

- Tax-Exempt Organizations

- Criminal

- Employment

- Environmental

TO APPLY:

Please send resume and cover letter to resumes@wdc.greenpeace.org by February 23, 2011.