The Legal Department provides legal counsel and guidance to the organization’s operations, programs, and communications.  It is involved with all legal aspects of the organization’s operations, including, but not limited to, the drafting and negotiation of contracts; development and implementation of procedures necessary or advisable to satisfy the organization’s risk management objectives; managing the organization’s intellectual property portfolio; advising on employment-related matters; regulatory compliance; and maintaining tax-exempt status. This position will support the Legal Department in its day-to-day duties.

The Law Clerk will be a key member of our Legal Department, dedicated to the common goal of tackling the climate crisis. They champion this goal through the development of creative solutions to complex legal problems in support of innovative and strategic initiatives to achieve Climate Reality’s mission.

RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE

Includes, but is not limited to the following, with attorney supervision:

• Research and draft memoranda relevant to the organization’s operations and programs;
• Prepare agreements such as contracts, grants, licenses, and memorandums of understanding;
• Assist the Legal Department with reviewing and updating the organization’s policies as needed;
• Review publications for compliance;
• Draft legal compliance and training materials;
• Prepare documents for filing with appropriate state and federal agencies;
• Collect evidence in support of legal matters including regulatory filings and litigation;
• Work with and maintain confidential information; and
• Perform a number of other similar or related duties which may not be specifically included within this position description, but which are consistent with the general level of the job and the responsibilities described, as they arise including working to save civilization from the climate crisis.