Rocky Mountain Institute

Staff Attorney

Rocky Mountain Institute$152K — $188K *
US-Anywhere
+ 5 other locationsRemote
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • JD degree from an accredited law school and licensed to practice in at least one U.S. state bar
  • 7+ years of experience in general law practice, emphasizing contract and corporate law
  • Strong verbal and writing skills to simplify complex legal issues
  • Experience with a whole systems approach to problem-solving

Responsibilities

  • Support various program areas with complex legal needs, including contract drafting and negotiations
  • Provide legal advice on nonprofit operations, compliance, and regulations
  • Manage legal risks by developing policies and legal templates
  • Collaborate with finance on compliance and protocol
  • Ensure subaward agreements comply with funding agreements
  • Coordinate with outside law firms on diverse legal matters
  • Perform additional duties as assigned

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 403b retirement plan with immediate vesting
  • Group life, AD&D, and short- and long-term disability insurance
  • Health savings or flexible spending accounts
  • Fertility and hormonal health support
  • Mental health and wellness assistance
  • Generous paid time off and sick leave
  • Paid sabbatical leave
  • Work from home and technology allowances
  • Learning and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning
  • Hybrid/remote work options
  • Rewards and recognition programs
Full Job Description

Job Description:

RMI is looking for anarticulate, eager,and highly qualifiedattorneywho is passionate about the energy transition,wants to helpcreatepositive impact, andthrivesin ateam-oriented,fast-paced,andagileworkenvironment.

Position Overview:

TheStaff Attorneywill bea full-timein-house lawyerwho will report to the Senior Legal Director.The ideal candidate is a highly self-motivated,business-minded, solutions-orientedattorney who enjoys operating autonomouslyandcancomfortablymanage multiple projects and competing priorities. This person bringssystems thinking,extraordinary judgment,and interpersonal skills toa role that will collaborate closely with others throughout the organization.

KeyResponsibilities:

  • Work acrossvariousprogram areas to supportthemwith all types of complex legal needs, including but not limited todrafting, reviewing, and negotiating contractsand 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 FARA; antitrust 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 issuesand protocol

  • Collaborate with the subgrants team to ensure all outgoing subaward agreementscomply withthe original agreements between RMI and thefunder

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

  • Perform other duties as assigned

MinimumQualifications:

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

  • 7+yearsexperience, preferably in a general law practice with expertise in contract,general corporate and transactional law

  • Excellent verbal and writing skills, and the ability to simplifycomplicatedlegal issues andlanguage

  • Whole systems approach to problemsolving

Additional Qualifications:

  • Experience in or knowledge of nonprofit law, corporate entity formations, social enterprise and impact investing, emerging companies and venture capital, intellectual property, or global privacy law preferable

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

  • Desire andabilityto work independently as well as in a teamsetting

Compensation

At RMI, we prioritize fairness in our pay practices. Salaries are determined based on a mix of experience, market benchmarks, and internal equity across similar roles. The salary range of this position is $152,540-$188,000. New hires typically start toward the lower end of the range, depending on experience and alignment with the role9s scope. In addition to base salary, this position includes an annual bonus target of 10% and eligibility for merit-based increases, which are tied to both individual and organizational performance.

Benefits:

We offer an array of benefits including:

  • Medical, dental, vision insurance

  • 403b retirement match with immediate vesting

  • Group life, AD&D, and short- and long-term disability

  • Optional voluntary life, AD&D and accident plans

  • Health savings or flexible spending accounts

  • Fertility and hormonal health support

  • Mental health and wellness support

  • Comprehensive leaves of absence (including generous parental leave)

  • Generous paid time off and sick leave

  • Paid sabbatical leave

  • Regional holidays with at least one extended break in each geography

  • Work from home and home technology allowances

  • Learning & development opportunities (LinkedIn Learning and an annual individual professional development budget)

  • Potential for bonuses and merit increases

  • Discount marketplace (gym memberships, pet insurance, etc.)

  • Hybrid / remote work options

  • Team retreats and geographic meetups

  • Rewards and recognition programs

About Rocky Mountain Institute

The Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) is a non-profit organization that focuses on research, consulting, and education in the fields of energy and resource efficiency, renewable energy, and sustainable design. The organization was founded in 1982 by Amory Lovins and Hunter Lovins, and is headquartered in Basalt, Colorado. RMI works with businesses, governments, and communities to develop and implement innovative solutions to energy and environmental challenges. The organization has a staff of over 200 people, including experts in engineering, economics, policy, and design. RMI has been recognized for its work by numerous organizations, including the United Nations and the World Economic Forum.
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