Staff Attorney

Job Description:

RMI seeks a Staff Attorney to join its growing team to handle general U.S. based corporate, contractual and other transactional law matters. This position is for an articulate, eager, and highly qualified attorney with a minimum 7 years’ experience who is passionate about the energy transition, wants to help create positive impact, and thrives in a team-oriented, fast-paced, and agile work environment.  

Position Overview: 

The Staff Attorney will be a full-time in-house lawyer who will report to the Legal Director. The ideal candidate is a highly self-motivated, business-minded, solutions-oriented attorney who enjoys operating autonomously and can comfortably manage multiple projects and competing priorities. This person brings systems thinking, extraordinary judgment, and interpersonal skills to a role that will collaborate closely with others throughout the organization.   

Key Responsibilities: 

• Work across various program areas to support them with all types of complex legal needs, including but not limited to drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts and providing guidance about how to structure legal entities, relationships and transactions

• Provide legal advice and support on applicable laws, regulations, and policies, including but not limited to those related to nonprofit operations, governance, and compliance; intellectual property; data privacy; lobbying, and anti-corruption

• Manage and mitigate legal risks by drafting and implementing company policies, procedures and legal templates

• Work with the finance team on compliance issues and protocol 

• Collaborate with the subgrants team to ensure all outgoing subaward agreements comply with the original agreements between RMI and the funder 

• Coordinate with outside law firms across a variety of practice areas and jurisdictions  

• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications: 

• JD degree from accredited law school and licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. state bar

• 7 years’ experience, preferably in a general law practice with expertise in contract, general corporate and transactional law 

• Excellent verbal and writing skills, and the ability to simplify complicated legal issues and language 

• Whole systems approach to problem solving 

Additional Qualifications: 

• Experience in or knowledge of nonprofit law, corporate entity formations, intellectual property, or global privacy law preferable

• The ability to quickly master and integrate legal, business, technical, and practical analysis 

• Desire and ability to work independently as well as in a team setting 

Location

We are a remote-ready organization with team members around the globe. Our beautiful and welcoming offices are available for meetings or focused work, whether you are traveling through or living nearby. Our U.S. offices are in New York City; Washington DC; Oakland, California; Boulder, Colorado; and Basalt, Colorado. This role must be located in Boulder, Colorado and includes the ability to work a hybrid work schedule.

We provide you with the essential IT equipment plus a one-time home technology payment and a monthly work from home/commuter allowance to ensure you have a comfortable home office set up and necessary supplies.   

We love seeing each other in person! We occasionally gather for shared time together like retreats and learning experiences. Be ready to travel for occasional in-person meetings (and of course, we cover travel costs). This role may be expected to travel for team events which occur approximately twice a year.

Compensation:

RMI compensates based on the level and requirements of the role. Salary within our ranges may also be determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as required by the role, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary for this role is between $140,469 to $155,000. You would also have an additional 10% bonus target!

Benefits      

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:      

• Medical, dental, vision insurance     
• 403b retirement options (up to 5% match immediately)     
• Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability     
• Professional and personal development  
• Generous paid time off and sick leave 
• Parental leave     
• Flexible working hours 
• Commuter and work from home stipends 

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion      

Increasing the diversity of thought, perspectives, ideas and opinions within RMI is a critical change element supporting our long-term sustainability and mission to build a clean, prosperous, and secure energy future.     

We strive for a level of diversity that reflects the communities we serve. Achieving this—regardless of ability, race, ethnicity, ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, veteran status, socioeconomic class, educational attainment or other social identities—is critical to the success of each RMIer and collectively as an organization. This ensures that we:   

• Have the different array of thinking that comes from diverse backgrounds and cultures, enabling us to solve some of the world’s greatest challenges.   
• Strive for a culture of inclusion and belonging by treating others with dignity, respect and appreciation enabling them to feel welcomed, supported and valued.   
• Effectively connect, communicate and build long-lasting relationships with decision makers, stakeholders and constituents within diverse communities.   

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.        

RMI is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

RMI is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.