Staff Attorney Environmental And Energy Law Program

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Staff Attorney, Environmental and Energy Law Program
The candidate will work closely with the Executive Director and collaborate with the Director of the Electricity Law Initiative and the Communications and Outreach Manager, and can expect occasional interactions with, and assignments from, the program’s faculty directors. Will be called upon to perform diverse research and stakeholder engagement activities associated with EELP projects. Work in close collaboration with the Executive Director, Fellows, and student Research Assistants to advance rigorous legal analyses and innovative policy proposals on cutting-edge energy and environmental issues. Report to the Executive Director of the Environmental and Energy Law Program. Be responsible for leading one or two major new initiatives the program is undertaking. In conjunction with the Executive Director, building and managing an ongoing working partnership with Business School (BS) and participating BS faculty in conducting the work of a new program, which will include research and writing, as well as a series of events with outside participants from the corporate and investment sectors. In conjunction with the Executive Director, building and managing ongoing working partnerships directly with outside stakeholders in the corporate and investment communities in carrying out research and writing, and in conducting various public events and meetings. In conjunction with the Communications and Outreach Manager, supervising ongoing work by a team of research assistants to track and explain to the public the progress and legal implications of current executive agency deregulatory efforts. Generate and sustain a portfolio of ongoing research, writing and public engagement activities to develop and disseminate analysis of legal issues at the intersection of corporate and environmental law and/or other areas of environmental law. Design programs, develop program content and determine timelines. Advise and coordinate research activities with Fellows, student Research Assistants and outside partners; and develop and manage EELP events. Deliver presentations and attend events on behalf of the EELP. Based on the fast-paced and changing needs of the EELP, may be called upon to take on Special Projects and for other tasks at short notice. Occasional evening and weekend work will be required. Travel opportunities may arise. Should have a J.D. degree and admission to State Bar. Must have 5+ years of relevant post-graduate professional experience. Should have extensive familiarity with a wide range of environmental statutes and case law.

Note: This is a term appointment currently expected to extend to June 30, 2019, subject to funding and departmental need.

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