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Context

At the Sierra Club, we believe in the power of interdependence. Together, we remain committed to the fight for a healthy climate built on a foundation of environmental, racial, economic, and gender justice – a future where all people benefit from a healthy, thriving planet and a direct connection to nature. As the climate crisis and deeply entrenched systemic racism all fuel injustice, we will continue to fight for a bold, transformational agenda that recognizes the interconnectedness between our planet, our humanity, and our future. By recognizing that our destinies are tied, we continue to name that all things are fundamentally connected, and the overlap between ecology, race, gender, and representative government will move to either advance our collective humanity or to oppress it. Sierra Club has close to 800 staff across the country and a network of 64 local chapters that are led and fueled by thousands of volunteers. We are also proud to be a unionized employer, with three labor unions representing more than half of our employees.

Scope

We are seeking a dynamic professional to serve in a multi-functional hybrid role in the Office of the General Counsel combining responsibilities of Corporate Paralegal, Executive Support and Legal Operations Manager. This strategic position supports the General Counsel of General Administration, and ensures legal and operational excellence within a fast-paced organization.

Job activities include but are not limited to:

Corporate Paralegal
Draft, review, and manage legal documents, contracts, intellectual property registrations and corporate filings.
Support General Counsel of General Administration in preparation for Board and committee meetings
Assist with policy drafting and revision, compliance, licensing renewals,
Conduct legal research and support litigation or transactional matters as needed.
Legal Operations
Organize and manage legal processes, including tracking and prioritizing legal requests.
Implement platforms and systems to increase Office of General Counsel efficiency
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline and automate workflows.
Assist with management of legal vendors, contracts, budgets, and departmental spend.
Innovate and scale legal operations, evaluating new technology as needed.
Executive Support
Oversee and help execute strategic cross-functional organizational initiatives and projects.
Streamline internal processes and improve operational efficiency.
Assist executives with decision-making, program management, and internal communications.
Serve as a liaison among executives, staff, and external partners.
Identify organizational gaps and help develop solutions.
Identify conference and symposia to attend and participate

The successful candidate must demonstrate the following skills, experience and competencies:

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational, leadership, and multitasking abilities.
Proven experience in project management, legal administration,
Familiarity with legal and compliance matters.
Agile and adaptable, comfortable working in a fast-changing, high-accountability environment.
High integrity, professionalism, and discretion.
Committed to evolution.You are committed to continuously deepening and evolving your own understanding of systems of oppression through study, openness, and humility. And you easily recognize your own relationship to privilege and power, examining and shifting your behaviors as appropriate.
Uplifting and additive. You see mistakes as opportunities for growth; problems as catalysts for solutions, and inspire others along the journey. You carry a constructive approach, can-do attitude, a sense of humor, and authentic kindness wherever you go.

The strongest candidates will also demonstrate the following skills, experience and competencies:

Bachelor’s degree required
Advanced degree or paralegal certification preferred.
Demonstrated experience in at least two of the following: corporate paralegal, executive support, legal operations

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