Remote attorney Or Senior attorney

Senior Attorney- Oceania The Senior Attorney- Oceania provides legal services on complex matters to advance Conservancy priorities and appropriately manage risk. The Senior Attorney- Oceania provides legal services on complex matters for assigned programs, including Australia and New Zealand business units. Assignments may also include Papua New Guinea and/or the Solomon Islands business units, and as needed any other business unit in the Asia-Pacific Region. Ensures that transactions and activities are legally sound and consistent with the Conservancy's mission, authority, policies, and procedures. Clearly articulates complex legal concepts and options to assigned programs.

This can be a fully remote role (pending country rules regarding remote work) where the chosen candidate is located or willing to relocate at their own expense (no visa/sponsorship), in Australia OR New Zealand.

Assists in structuring activities, transactions and projects to most effectively achieve Conservancy goals.

Reviews organizational documents and prepares and examines contracts which may involve government grants, leases, licenses, purchases, sales, insurance, easements, etc.

Performs special projects as requested by department management.

Serves as the primary legal contact for various clients.

Travel occasionally; work long or flexible hours as needed.

May supervise and/or provide guidance to less experienced attorneys and/or paralegals and other support staff.

Come join TNC's growing legal team. As a Senior Attorney, you will provide high-value legal services on complex matters around the world to advance TNC's priorities and appropriately manage risk.

Juris Doctorate or equivalent and current license to practice law; 3 years' experience practicing law in Australia and/or New Zealand, or at least 5 years relevant legal experience for another geographic area.

Legal experience in Papua New Guinea and/or Solomons Islands

Legal experience in one or more jurisdiction(s) in the Asia-Pacific region.

Legal experience in Australia in any of the following practice areas:

Non-Profit and charities, and relevant tax regulatory matters

Indigenous and traditional owner matters

Land use regulatory

Ability and willingness to learn new legal areas and legal tools (including AI)

In-house experience and/or law firm experience advising sophisticated clients and senior management.

Experience developing, directing and managing multiple projects and implementing strategic program goals.

This position is based in Australia or New Zealand where TNC has an established entity, taking into consideration legal restrictions, such as non-national ratios and immigration processing times. Pay ranges will be in local currency, the pay range will be based on the local labor market, and not tied to the above pay range. The Nature Conservancy's mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world's toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We're rooted in our mission and guided by our values, which include respect for all people, communities, and cultures. Whether it's career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there's many reasons to love life inside TNC. Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor.

Through grassroots action, we have grown from a small non-profit into one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. These may include health care benefits, retirement benefits, parental leave, paid time off, life insurance, and disability coverage as well as an employee assistance program and other life and well-being benefits. We're proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports the health and well-being of the people we employ.

This means we may review applications in the order in which they are received. The timeline may vary depending on the expressed interest in the role, so we highly encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible.

Employees must submit their application by logging into Workday and applying via the Jobs Hub.

Our commitment to equal employment opportunity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization is a priority, and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law. TNC is committed to offering accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please send a note to View email address on click.appcast.io with Request for Accommodation in the subject line.