Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $75,000 to $100,000

THE ORGANIZATION

VISION

Our vision is a safe, just, and sustainable world in which protecting the environment and human rights is central to corporate decision-making.

OVERVIEW

As You Sow is a Berkeley-based non-profit 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1992. We believe that the path to a safe, just, and sustainable world for all can be achieved by moving corporations to take greater responsibility for the impacts of their environmental, social, and governance policies and practices. We achieve this goal through direct engagement with corporate management, formal shareholder resolutions, original research and scorecards, and legal action. Our work spans climate change, energy, and fossil finance; biodiversity loss; ocean plastics and the circular economy; pesticides and regenerative agriculture; antibiotics and factory farms; racial justice and workplace equity; and enabling alignment of investing with values.

COMMITMENT TO DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion)

As You Sow actively seeks to recruit and retain a diverse staff in all areas of our work. We actively seek diversity and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sex, or sexual orientation.

THE POSITION

As You Sow is seeking a Legal Fellow to assist in: promoting corporate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues; defending shareholders’ rights; advancing environmental and social justice; and challenging state or federal laws and regulations impeding these interests. This is a one-year fellowship, with the possibility of renewal or transition to a permanent role, contingent on funding. The Legal Fellow will primarily focus on impact litigation and will assist As You Sow’s Staff Attorney and Chief Counsel in developing innovative legal strategies, engaging in legal research, drafting pleadings and briefs, and other legal tasks as necessary. The ideal candidate is a lawyer with interest or experience in climate change, environmental law, administrative law, consumer protection, state and federal constitutional law, and/or federal courts issues such as standing and jurisdiction. Experience in securities or corporate governance is a bonus. As You Sow is seeking a creative, outside-the-box legal thinker with strong research and writing skills. This position joins an inventive and dedicated staff in creating change that benefits shareholders, companies, communities, and the environment. The majority of As You Sow staff are based remotely.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Assisting As You Sow’s Staff Attorney and Chief Counsel in ideating, developing, researching, and executing innovative legal strategies to promote environmental and social justice, advance corporate responsibility, defend shareholders’ rights and progress on environmental and social justice issues, and challenge state and federal laws and regulations impeding these interests
• Litigation and regulation-focused research and writing to develop opportunities to advance or defend As You Sow’s core program areas
• Working collaboratively with As You Sow’s attorneys, program staff, allies, and the legal community to respond effectively and creatively to new legal, economic, or political challenges
• Assisting with the legal aspects of As You Sow’s shareholder advocacy work when necessary

QUALIFICATIONS

• J.D. degree (or foreign equivalent)
• Licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• 2 or more years of post-graduate legal experience (including clerkships or fellowships)
• Ability to work independently in a remote working environment and meet deadlines
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite required, with proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, and Sharepoint

• Demonstrated commitment to progressive social and environmental change

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM US

• Salary: $75,000 to $100,000 depending on experience
• Benefits: Health, dental, vision, long term disability, and life insurance; employee assistance program; 401(k) with 4% match; parental leave; phone/internet stipend; 18 holidays; two personal days; one volunteer day; nine sick days; and 10 vacation days in first year of employment, 15 vacation days the second year, and 20 vacation days the third year and beyond.

• A team that is passionate and fun
• A low-ego, high-performance culture and flexible work environment

START DATE: Position will be open until filled

REPORTS TO: Staff Attorney

HOW TO APPLY FOR THIS JOB

Please apply through our job site Applications will be accepted until a great candidate is found. We

thank all applicants for your interest.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

As You Sow is a 501c3 not-for-profit organization and is an equal opportunity employer. As You Sow makes employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs. As You Sow does not unlawfully discriminate on the of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition, family care status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or identification, or any other basis protected by law. Women, People of Color, and LGBTQ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

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