OFFICE LOCATION

Berlin, Germany

Brussels, Belgium

The role will be based in either Berlin or Brussels on a hybrid work schedule. Flexible working policies apply. 

WHO WE ARE

The Nature Conservancy is a nonprofit corporation incorporated in 1951 and operated exclusively for educational, scientific, and charitable purposes.  With over one million members, TNC alongside partners and communities, works in 81 countries, including many in Europe.  TNC employs more than 6,000 employees. 

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 a commitment to diversity and 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 our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube   to hear stories from staff or visit  Glassdoor.

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.”

In Europe we work with governments, corporations and the finance sector to drive globally relevant strategies in Europe and from Europe through programs, partnerships and policy advocacy for transformational conservation impact. We manage a portfolio of strategically important conservation work in Europe that contributes to our global conservation agenda and accelerates conservation impact in Asia and the Pacific, Africa, the Caribbean, Latin America and North America. We work collaboratively and across political aisles, geographic borders and sectors with multiple and diverse stakeholders and decision-makers and are often seen as a trusted advisor and convener in our work with governments, business leaders, individuals and institutions. 

TNC is a trusted advisor to several key European government agencies and public funding institutions. We advocate for changes to policy and practice that enable the conservation strategies we have pioneered to become the new ‘business as usual’. Our team manages active government relationships including in the EU, UK, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Norway, Germany, France, Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland and Spain with the goal of positioning critical policy issue as well as accessing Overseas Development Assistance (ODA) funding towards our global work.

WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHER

The Senior Attorney will provide legal services on all matters, including complex projects, for assigned European countries and programs. They will provide legal services to advance the conservation objectives of the Europe Region with an emphasis on public funding programs for conservation in Germany, Norway, the UK, and the EU. This position reports to an Associate General Counsel. The Senior Attorney will ensure that that transactions and activities are legally sound and consistent with the Conservancy’s mission, authority, policies, and procedures. They will proactively manage and implement consistent practices to minimize legal risks and have the ability to clearly articulate complex legal concepts and options to assigned programs.   

WE'RE LOOKING FOR YOU

Are you an experienced attorney with public funding expertise ready to utilize your skills to support a growing mission driven organization? Come join TNC’s legal team to supporting TNC’s work in Europe. As a Senior Attorney, you will provide high value legal services on complex matters in Europe to advance TNC’s priorities and appropriately manage risk in the region. We are looking for a motivated individual capable of working independently and thinking creatively within highly regulated legal frameworks. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the ongoing mission of conservation by directing and shaping the work of our Legal team in the Europe region. 
 

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Juris Doctorate or equivalent from a German university and license to practice law in Germany. 

• 5 years relevant legal experience or at least 3 years relevant legal experience coupled with assumption of significant responsibilities for a geographic area or subject matter expertise. 

• Experience with European public funding entities. 

• Experience negotiating complex transactions and agreements.  

• German and English written and verbal communication skills. 

• Authorized to work in Germany or Belgium. 

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Multi-cultural experience appreciated. 

• Fluency in French. 

• In-house experience and/or law firm experience advising sophisticated clients and senior management. 

• Experience developing, directing, and managing multiple projects and implementing strategic program goals. 

WHAT WE BRING

Since 1951, TNC has been doing work you can believe in. Through grassroots action, we have grown from a small non-profit into one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and partners, we impact conservation around the world! 

TNC offers competitive and comprehensive benefits packages tailored to the individual countries where we work. These may include health care benefits, retirement benefits, parental leave, paid time off, life insurance, and disability coverage as well as an employee assistance program and other life and well-being benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our Culture Tab on nature.org/careers. 

We’re proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports the health and well-being of the people we employ.

The Nature Conservancy offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including; health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan including employer match, accrued paid time off (including annual, personal, and sick leave), life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work wellness benefits. Benefits may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions.  Learn more about our benefits at nature.org/careers. We’re proud to offer a work-environment that is supportive of the health, wellness, and flexibility needs of the people we employ.

SALARY INFORMATION

This position may be based Germany or Belgium. The starting pay ranges will be in local currency and based on the local labor market, location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment and used to determine your actual pay range. Additionally, for all applicants, actual pay will fall within a range based on a variety of factors including, for example, the candidate’s qualifications, specific skills, and experience.  

APPLY NOW

To apply for job ID 56292, submit your RESUME and COVER LETTER online by using the Apply Now button at https://careers.nature.org/.

Please include responses to the following questions within your cover letter:

1. To the extent you can, without breaching any confidentiality agreements, please describe your previous legal experience with government grants, coalition agreements, memoranda of understanding and contracts in Europe.
2. Do you have legal experience working with international funding agencies? If so, which ones and please describe your experience.
3. Has your work involved EU privacy laws and regulations? 
4. Do you have experience with other NGOs or Foundations?
5. Please provide your location (city and country).

Need help applying? Visit our recruitment page or contact applyhelp@tnc.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 diverse backgrounds, beliefs and culture. 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 orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

TNC is committed to offering accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please send a note to applyhelp@tnc.org with Request for Accommodation in the subject line.

An attractive salary and benefits package is part of TNC’s value proposition to our employees. TNC strives to provide competitive pay and bases salaries on the geographic location of the role committing to being equitable across groups and providing hiring salary ranges when possible.

Since we support flexible and remote work for our employees, many positions have a flexible location within countries where we’re registered as a Non-government Organization and established as an employer. This may mean we’re unable to provide a hiring salary range in the posting for some of our positions. However, candidates invited to be part of our interview process will be provided their location specific range upon request.