Senior Staff Attorney

Senior Staff AttorneyAs You Sow seeks an experienced Senior Staff Attorney to lead in the development of high-profile impaction litigation and legal strategies that advance and defend shareholder rights; challenge state and federal actions intended to prevent investor consideration of environmental, social, and governance risk; and to advance consumer protection, environmental, derivative, and related actions that drive accountability and change.The Senior Staff Attorney will be responsible for a range of activities that include responding quickly and effectively to emerging legal, legislative, and regulatory challenges; writing amicus briefs for submission in key federal and state cases; drafting regulatory comment letters and petitions; communicating and working productively with a range of colleagues and organizations; advancing and defending regulatory law across the range of issues on which As You Sow works; and participating in the formulation and advancement of organizational strategies, including assisting staff in drafting resolutions and defending company challenges to resolutions filed with the SEC.A primary focus of the Senior Attorney will be developing and executing high-profile impact litigation based on innovative legal theories, including responding to evolving threats to shareholder rights. The Attorney will work closely with As You Sow 's President & Chief Counsel in strategic litigation development.The ideal candidate must have litigation experience and have practiced in one or more of the following areas: environmental law, corporate and securities law, and/or administrative law, and have an interest in or experience in consumer protection, state and federal constitutional law, and/or federal courts issues such as standing and jurisdiction.

Experience in securities or corporate governance is a plus. The ideal candidate will also have excellent research, writing, and public speaking skills.The attorney will join an inventive and dedicated staff focused on creating change that benefits shareholders, companies, communities, and the environment. As You Sow's staff are based remotely; the ideal candidate will have a proven track record of self-motivation and moving tasks to completion and have flexibility in working hours due to time-zone differences.Essential duties include working with As You Sow ' s President & Chief Counsel in developing and executing legal strategies that promote environmental and social justice, advance corporate responsibility, defend shareholder rights, and challenge state and federal laws and regulations that impede or attempt to reduce those interests; developing and carrying out, or working with outside counsel on, legal cases that advance shareholder rights, protect existing laws and regulations in pertinent forums including the SEC, and support and defend democratic principles; assisting staff in advancing As You Sow's core program areas and assisting with the legal aspects of As You Sow's shareholder advocacy work; working collaboratively with As You Sow program staff, allies, and the legal community to respond to new legal, economic, or political challenges; and building and maintaining relationships with partner organizations and coordinating with outside pro bono counsel.Qualifications include a D. degree (or foreign equivalent); licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction and willingness to become barred in at least one other jurisdiction, as necessary; 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 and respond quickly to new challenges; ability to produce work product in a rapidly evolving landscape; flexibility, creativity, and sense of humor; and demonstrated commitment to progressive social and environmental change.What to expect from us includes a salary of $110,000 to $140,000, depending on experience; benefits including 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.