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Senior Paralegal

Remote within the U.S. - Will work with a team based in Central & Eastern time zones and must be able to work a Central and/or Eastern time zone-based work schedule.

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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, with minimal supervision from a TNC attorney, will provide an advanced level of expertise to support and coordinate legal services on complex and/or high value matters for assigned business units or projects, ensuring that transactions and activities are legally sound and consistent with TNC\'s mission, authority, policies, and procedures. They apply advanced knowledge and skills to serve organizational needs in a highly efficient and effective manner. They\'ll need to effectively articulate relevant legal concepts and internal policies and procedures to others and have a solid understanding of the concept of legal liability and risk management.

\ WE\'RE LOOKING FOR YOU

Are you looking for work you can believe in? At TNC we strive to embody a philosophy of \"Work that You Can Believe In.\" This is a place where you can feel like you are making a difference every day. Your legal and organizational skills will provide necessary support for our ongoing 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 for funds that support protection work, draft and revise contracts for implementing nature-based solutions to climate change, and work with preserve staff to ensure preserve activities function safely and smoothly; transactional real estate experience is essential. You will work closely with legal team members based primarily in Florida and Georgia supporting work in Alabama, Florida, and several other southern U.S. states and will need to be able to work during Central and Eastern Time Zone work hours.