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OFFICE LOCATION
Senior Paralegal
Remote within the U.S. - Will work with a team based in Central &
Eastern time zones and must be able to work a Central and/or Eastern
time zone-based work schedule.
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WHO WE ARE
The mission of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is to conserve the lands and
waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we
develop innovative, on-the-ground solutions to the world\'s toughest
environmental challenges so that people and nature can thrive. Our work
is guided by our values, which include acommitment to
diversityand
respect for people, communities, and cultures. From a rewarding mission
to career development and flexible schedules, there are many reasons to
love life #insideTNC. Want to know more? Check out ourTNC Talent
playlist on
YouTubeto
hear stories from staff or
visitGlassdoor.
One of TNC\'s primary goals is to cultivate an inclusive work
environment so that employees around the globe have a sense of belonging
and feel that their unique contributions are valued. We know we\'ll only
achieve our mission by hiring and engaging a diverse staff that reflects
the communities in which we work. Recognizing that people bring talent
and skills that have been developed outside the scope of a job, we take
a holistic approach to recruitment that considers life experience in
addition to the professional requirements listed in our postings. Please
apply - we\'d love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC,
\"you\'ll join for the mission, and you\'ll stay for the people.\"
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WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHER
The Senior Paralegal, with minimal supervision from a TNC attorney, will
provide an advanced level of expertise to support and coordinate legal
services on complex and/or high value matters for assigned business
units or projects, ensuring that transactions and activities are legally
sound and consistent with TNC\'s mission, authority, policies, and
procedures. They apply advanced knowledge and skills to serve
organizational needs in a highly efficient and effective manner.
They\'ll need to effectively articulate relevant legal concepts and
internal policies and procedures to others and have a solid
understanding of the concept of legal liability and risk management.
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WE\'RE LOOKING FOR YOU
Are you looking for work you can believe in? At TNC we strive to embody
a philosophy of \"Work that You Can Believe In.\" This is a place where
you can feel like you are making a difference every day. Your legal and
organizational skills will provide necessary support for our ongoing
mission to preserve the land and waters on which all life depends! As
Senior Paralegal you will work with other members of the legal team to
acquire and protect conservation real property, review grant agreements
for funds that support protection work, draft and revise contracts for
implementing nature-based solutions to climate change, and work with
preserve staff to ensure preserve activities function safely and
smoothly; transactional real estate experience is essential. You will
work closely with legal team members based primarily in Florida and
Georgia supporting work in Alabama, Florida, and several other southern
U.S. states and will need to be able to work during Central and Eastern
Time Zone work hours.