- Conduct research on laws governing lobbying including lobbying registration and reporting in federal, state, and local jurisdictions.
- Advise and assist Earthjustice attorneys and staff regarding lobbying, including overseeing registration and reporting.
- Develop policies and best practices related to lobbying and lobbying registration and reporting compliance.
- Prepare and deliver training on lobbying to staff.
- Audit/revise lobbying registrations and periodic reports.
- Consult outside counsel on lobbying rules when appropriate.
- Participate in lobbying budgeting and strategy development.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Advise and assist Earthjustice attorneys and staff in connection with professional responsibility matters, primarily the identification and resolution of conflicts of interest.
- Counsel Earthjustice attorneys and staff regarding professional responsibility and risk mitigation, primarily conflict of interest issues associated with new matters, negotiation of client engagement terms, review of lateral attorney/paralegal/legal assistant/law clerk candidates, and integrity of ethical walls.
- Identify, analyze, and resolve or make recommendations for the conflicts of interest resolution and other ethical issues related to new Earthjustice matters across all practice groups.
- Conduct research on professional responsibility matters, including conflicts of interest.
- Consult outside counsel as needed.
- Provide training.
- Identify and oversee improvements to conflicts checking process as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Oversee work of conflicts analysts in conjunction with the Senior Director of Legal Operations.
- Contribute to recruiting, hiring, developing, and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce.
- J.D. with strong academic record required.
- Active law license in good standing in state where you reside and/or as otherwise required.
- At least 5 years of successful experience practicing law required.
- Experience advising on Rules of Professional Responsibility preferred.
- Non-profit experience, although it can be through pro bono, 501(c)(4) experience a plus.
- Knowledge of state and federal lobbying laws preferred.
- Experience supervising staff and contributing to training and organizational learning preferred.
- Prior experience with conflicts of interest resolution or risk management in a law firm environment highly preferred.
- Substantive knowledge of Rules of Professional Conduct and current state of professional responsibility issues.
- Excellent written and verbal skills required to communicate complex legal issues.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required to handle numerous matters simultaneously.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required to interact with lawyers, Earthjustice leadership, clients, prospective new hires, and other Earthjustice staff on a regular basis.
- Ability to work effectively and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work both independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
- Ability and desire to master an array of lobbying laws.
- Ability to quickly grasp, research and assess a broad range of professional responsibility or lobbying issues and present sensible solutions and alternatives.
- Ability to summarize information and succinctly and clearly communicate analyses verbally and in writing to a range of internal clients.
- Willingness to "roll up sleeves" and work with limited support.
- Strong attention to detail and care in executing written work.
- Demonstrated integrity, strong work ethic, and sound judgment.
- Ability to provide informative training and present to groups of staff and senior leadership.
- Strong ability to juggle multiple projects, prioritize, meet deadlines, and see tasks through to completion.
- Management skills, including the ability to motivate others to perform well, provide regular performance feedback, develop staff skills, and strive for ways to improve.
- Ability to learn new technology and leverage our conflicts review, matter management, and matter intelligence platforms.
- Support for Earthjustice's mission and advocacy-based approach to solving environmental problems.
- Demonstrated awareness and sensitivity to the needs and concerns of individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and orientations.
- Salary range in San Francisco, CA or New York, NY: $180,00 - $200,000
- Salary range in Washington, D.C., or Chicago, IL, or Seattle, WA, or Los Angeles, CA: $171,000 - $190,000
- Salary range in Denver, CO or Philadelphia, PA: $162,000 - $$180,000
- Salary range in Miami, FL, or Houston, Texas: $153,000 - $170,000
- Remote salary range for other locations in the U.S. varies: $153,000 - $200,000
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Earthjustice is the premier nonprofit environmental law organization. We take on the biggest, most precedent-setting cases across the country. We wield the power of law and the strength of partnership to protect people's health; to preserve magnificent places and wildlife; to advance clean energy; and to combat climate change. We partner with thousands of groups, supporters, individuals and communities to engage the critical environmental issues of our time, and bring about positive change. We are guided by a passionate, ambitious vision for the future for people and our planet: until justice stands for all, we will never rest. We are here because the earth needs a good lawyer. Founded in 1971, Earthjustice has a distinguished track record of achieving significant, lasting environmental protections. We achieve this by hiring people who share a passion for justice and a healthy environment. Our headquarters are in San Francisco with offices in Anchorage, Juneau, Los Angeles, Tallahassee, Honolulu, New York, Philadelphia, Denver, Chicago, Seattle, Bozeman, and Washington, D.C. The Senior Counsel for Conflicts and Lobbying Compliance is responsible for Earthjustice's lobbying compliance, including providing legal advice and training across the organization on issues of lobbying, lobbying registration and reporting for our (c)(3) and our (c)(4) partner organization, as well as compliance with the professional responsibility rules with particular emphasis on conflicts of interest applicable to legal professionals. The Senior Counsel will join Earthjustice's General Counsel's team, and reports to Earthjustice's Deputy General Counsel. Those who can work remotely with access to our San Francisco, CA Headquarters, or one of our other offices preferred. Remote from other locations in the U.S. will also be considered. Responsibilities Lobbying (50%):