Senior Staff Attorney

Sr. Staff Attorney

As You Sow seeks a n experienced Sr. Staff Attorney to lead in the development of high-profile impaction litigation & legal strategies that advance & defend shareholder rights; challenge state & federal actions to prevent investor consideration of environmental, social, & governance risk; and to advance consumer protection, environmental, derivative, & related actions that drive accountability & change.

The Attorney's responsibilities include responding quickly and effectively to emerging legal, legislative, & regulatory challenges; writing amicus briefs for submission in key federal & state cases; drafting regulatory petitions; communicating & working productively with a range of colleagues and organizations; advancing & defending regulatory law across the range of issues on which As You Sow works; & participating in the formulation and advancement of organizational strategies, including assisting staff in drafting resolutions & defending company challenges to resolutions filed with the SEC. The ideal candidate will be a key part of an inventive & dedicated staff in creating change that benefits shareholders, companies, communities, & the environment.

The Sr. Attorney's primary focus is to develop and execute high-profile impact litigation based on innovative legal theories, including responding to evolving threats to shareholder rights. The Attorney works closely with As You Sow's President & Chief Counsel in strategic litigation development.

The ideal candidate has litigation experience with an ability to think strategically & creatively. The candidate will have experience in at least one of the following areas: environmental, corporate and securities, and/or administrative law, & have interest or experience in consumer protection, state & federal constitutional law, &/or federal courts issues such as standing & jurisdiction. Experience in securities or corporate governance is a strong plus. The ideal candidate will also have excellent research, writing, & public speaking skills.

This position joins an inventive and dedicated staff in creating change that benefits shareholders, companies, communities, & the environment. As You Sow staff are based remotely, & the ideal candidate will have a proven track record of self-motivation and driving tasks to completion.

Essential duties include:

• Work with As You Sow's President & Chief Counsel to develop and execute innovative legal strategies that promote environmental & social justice, advance corporate responsibility, defend shareholder rights & progress on environmental & social justice issues, & challenge state and federal laws & regulations impeding those interests;
• Recruit & coordinate with outside pro bono counsel;
• Develop & carry out innovative legal cases that advance shareholder rights, protect existing laws & regulations in pertinent forums including the SEC, & support & defend democratic principles;
• Assist staff in advancing or defending As You Sow's core program areas & assist with the legal aspects of As You Sow's shareholder advocacy work;
• Work collaboratively with As You Sow program staff, allies, & the legal community to respond to new legal, economic, or political challenges;
• Build & maintain relationships with partner organizations.

Qualifications include:

• J.D. degree (or foreign equivalent);
• Licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction;
• 3 or more years of post-graduate legal experience (including clerkships or fellowships) with litigation experience;
• Ability to work independently in a remote working environment while meeting deadlines;
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks & respond quickly to new challenges;
• Ability to produce work product in a rapidly evolving landscape;
• Flexibility, creativity, & sense of humor;
• Demonstrated commitment to progressive social & environmental change

What to expect from us:

• Salary: $85,000 to $120,000, depending on experience
• Benefits: Health, dental, vision, long term disability, and life insurance; employee assistance program; 401(k) with 4% match; parental leave; phone/internet stipend; 18 holidays; two personal days; one volunteer day; nine sick days; and 10 vacation days in first year of employment, 15 vacation days the second year, and 20 vacation days the third year and beyond
• A team that is passionate and fun
• A low-ego, high-performance culture and flexible work environment