Staff Attorney

Job Description:

RMI is looking for anarticulate eagerand highly qualifiedattorneywho is passionate about the energy transitionwants to helpcreatepositive impact andthrivesin ateam-orientedfast-pacedandagileworkenvironment.

Position Overview:

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

Application Instructions

Please include a brief cover letter with your application describing your interest in the role and highlighting relevant experience.

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

• 7years experience preferably in a general law practice with expertise in contractgeneral 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 $152540-$188000. New hires typically start toward the lower end of the range depending on experience and alignment with the roles 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

Diversity

We know that the diversity of our teams makes us stronger as an organization and RMI is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity as outlined in U.S. federal law. We prohibit discrimination against applicants interns and employees on the basis of any legally recognized basis including but not limited to: age (40 and over) race color sex pregnancy (including lactation childbirth or related medical conditions) religion national origin ancestry physical or mental disability genetic information (including testing and characteristics) sexual orientation gender expression/identity uniformed service member status veteran status citizenship status or any other applicable status protected by applicable law.

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