Senior Attorney

Berlin, Brussels
The Nature Conservancy
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.
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.
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