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United States

North Carolina, South Carolina, Maryland, and Virginia based candidates preferred.

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\ WHO WE ARE

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 acommitment to diversityand 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 ourTNC Talent playlist on YouTubeto hear stories from staff or visitGlassdoor.

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.\"

\ WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHER

The Senior Paralegal, under minimal supervision of a TNC attorney, provides an advanced level of expertise to support and coordinate legal services for assigned business units or projects, ensuring that transactions and activities are legally sound and consistent with TNC\'s mission, authority, policies, and procedures. The Senior Paralegal applies advanced knowledge and skills to serve organizational needs in a highly efficient and effective manner. They can effectively articulate relevant legal concepts and internal policies and procedures to others. They have a solid understanding of the concept of legal liability and risk management.

\ WE\'RE LOOKING FOR YOU

Are you looking for work that makes a difference? The Nature Conservancy has received a \$200 million grant that will support implementation of nature-based solutions across four states: North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and Maryland. Projects will focus on improved forest management, peatland restoration and tidal wetland enhancements. This grant is part of a historic \$421 million award from the Environmental Protection Agency\'s Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) Program that will fund both state-led projects and TNC-led projects. North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and Maryland, and TNC Chapters within those states joined together in forming the Atlantic Conservation Coalition to implement this program. The term of the grant is five years.\ \ TNC seeks to protect 67,650 acres of Appalachian Forest and 25,450 acres of bottomland hardwoods, restore 33,000 acres of peatlands and protect an additional 10,500 acres of peatlands, and restore 150 acres of tidal wetlands. When complete, these efforts will result in sequestering the equivalent of between 200,054 and 507,871 metric tons of carbon dioxide annually through 2050. At a minimum that is the equivalent of taking more than 120,874 gas-powered vehicles off the road each year.

Your legal and organizational skills will provide necessary support to acc mplish this project and our broader mission to preserve the land and waters on which all life depends. As Senior Paralegal you will work with other members of the legal team to acquire and protect conservation real property, review grant agreements that fund our work, and draft and revise contracts for implementing nature-based solutions to climate change. You\'ll have exceptional communication and organizational skills, be self-motivated, detail oriented, able to multi-task, track and complete many items simultaneously and have great customer service skills! You will work closely with legal team members based primarily in Virginia, but also supporting other team members in North Carolina and will work Eastern time zone working hours. Preference will be given to applicants located in North Carolina, South Carolina, Maryland, and Virginia as there will be opportunities to engage with the project team in person. While this is a remote position, hybrid options may also be available based on candidate location. https://www.eeoc.gov/eeo-policy-statement