A INSITE Ambiental está buscando para a The Nature Conservancy (TNC):

PART-TIME ATTORNEY-AT-LAW

A LITTLE ABOUT US

Founded in 1951, the Nature Conservancy is a global conservation organization dedicated to conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends. Guided by science, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that nature and people can thrive together. We are tackling climate change, conserving lands, waters and oceans at unprecedented scale, providing food and water sustainably and helping make cities more sustainable.  One of our core values is our commitment to diversity. Therefore, we strive for a globally diverse and culturally competent workforce. Working in 72 countries, including all 50 United States, we use a collaborative approach that engages local communities, governments, the private sector, and other partners. To learn more, visit www.nature.orq or follow @nature_press on Twitter.  TNC has systems thinking as a core competence and takes a system transformation approach to drive conservation results at a scale and urgency that the planet requires.

In Latin America our business model is to drive a systems transformation process through a platform approach in selected geographies at an appropriate scale to address the major conservation priorities of the region. In Brazil those geographies are the Mantiqueira region in the Atlantic Forest, the Araguaia Basin in the Cerrado and the State of Pará in the Amazon

YOUR POSITION WITH TNC

Provides legal services under the direction of a more experienced Conservancy attorney to advance Conservancy priorities and appropriately manage risk.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Provides legal services for an assigned program.  Ensures that transactions and activities are legally sound and consistent with the Conservancy’s mission, authority, policies, and procedures.  Clearly articulates legal concepts and options to assigned programs.

RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE

• Reviews organizational documents and prepares and examines contracts such as contract for services, government grants, leases, licenses, purchases, sales, insurance, easements, carbon credits, payment for environmental services, etc.
• Develop templates and other tools for clients.
• Provides training to clients and colleagues.
• Provides legal services related to TNC’s operations in Brazil.
• May supervise and/or provide guidance to paralegals and other support staff.
• Assists in special projects as requested by department management.
• Provides support to primary legal contacts for various clients.
• Travel occasionally; work long or flexible hours as needed.
• Follow our Code of Conduct and demonstrate consistently our Values.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Juris Doctorate or equivalent and license to practice law in Brazil.
• Verbal and written fluency in English and Portuguese.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural experience appreciated.
• Contractual and transactional work experience and experience negotiating agreements.
• Experience in developing, directing, and managing multiple projects and implementing strategic program goals.
• Experience drafting, proofing and reviewing correspondence and legal documents in English and Portuguese. Excellent legal research skills.
• Working knowledge of current trends in relevant discipline.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Part-time Salaried (25 hours/week)

ORGANIZATIONAL COMPETENCIES

If you interested in this position please send your resume to: talentos@insiteambiental.com.br.

Please refer to: ATTORNEY in your email’s title.

Also you can find this position at TNC website: https://careers.nature.org/

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of all genders with diverse backgrounds, beliefs and cultures. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientations, gender identities, military or veteran status or other status protected by law.

A INSITE Ambiental é uma empresa de serviços especializada em recolocação, aconselhamento de carreira e desenvolvimento profissional exclusivamente nas áreas ambientais, saúde e segurança e sustentabilidade. Atuamos em todo o Brasil para todos os níveis e perfis profissionais.