Description:

We're Looking for You
The Senior Attorney provides legal advice and direction on very complex matters to assigned programs, including structuring, drafting, and negotiating structured finance agreements with sovereigns and commercial lenders in support of TNC's Nature Bonds program. The Senior Attorney will support NatureVest's impact investment work, including private investment funds, debt and equity investment documentation and influencing decision-makers at all levels of the Conservancy through strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with others to turn conceptual ideas into legally enforceable agreements.

They will hold an advisory role organization-wide on key issues or major projects arising when dealing with investments, including US securities law compliance, investment advisor and broker dealer matters, and corporate structure and governance. They will build relationships across the Conservancy using their ability to communicate complex legal concepts to non-lawyers in order to facilitate transactions that have multiple stakeholders and advise other attorneys based on recognized substantive expertise and judgement. As Senior Attorney, you will be our go-to person on high-profile, cutting-edge conservation transactions like Nature Bonds. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the ongoing mission of conservation by directing and shaping the work of our Legal team!

What You'll Bring
Minimum Qualifications:

Juris Doctorate or equivalent and license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
Seven (7) years relevant legal experience, including at least five (5) years of experience in cross border securities, project finance, structured finance, sovereign debt, or similar transactions.
Securities law experience.
Experience negotiating complex, sensitive or high-profile transactions and agreements.
In-house experience and/or law firm experience advising clients and senior management.

Desired Qualifications:

Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural experience.
Experience working on transactions with foreign governments and development finance institutions.
Experience developing, directing, and managing multiple projects and implementing strategic program goals.
Combined ten (10) years of law firm and in-house experience.