World Wildlife Fund (WWF), one of the world’s leading conservation organizations, seeks an Assistant General Counsel.

Major Function
Provide a full range of in-house legal services to WWF-US, with emphases in non-profit legal matters, data privacy, contracts and grants, corporate governance, charitable giving, litigation, technology, employment, intellectual property, and other relevant areas.

• Provides sound and constructive advice on legal and risk issues to colleagues in headquarters and country offices supported by WWF-US.
• Authors clear and precise memoranda and other written documents as needed.
• Reviews and negotiates non-standard contracts, vendor agreements, grant agreements, MOUs, and other legal agreements. Advises on contract issues, including compliance, amendment, termination, and bankruptcy.
• Keeps abreast of proposed legislation and regulations that may have an impact upon the organization, including US and international employment laws and data privacy laws and regulations.
• Provides advice on intellectual property matters, including trademark filings and infringements and copyright advice and compliance.
• Address legal needs of the organization assigned by manager.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Law Degree and D.C. bar membership (or ability to become member of DC bar) and three years of experience in relevant practice area(s) are required.
• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish (written and spoken) strongly preferred, additional language skills a plus.
• Exceptionally strong and effective writer.
• Solid legal research and analysis skills.
• Behavioral Competencies:
  • Excellent judgment, with an ability to assess risk and provide alternatives.
  • Demonstrated ability to work well with others and lead through influence.
  • Organized, driven, and able to effectively manage multiple matters efficiently.
  • Committed to building and strengthening a culture of inclusion within and across teams.
• Ability to travel internationally as needed.
• Identifies and aligns with WWF’s core values: Courage, Integrity, Respect, and Collaboration:
  • Demonstrates courage by speaking up even when it is difficult, or unpopular.
  • Builds trust with colleagues by acting with integrity, owning mistakes, and holding oneself accountable.
  • Welcomes other points of view and ideas, recognizing and embracing different and contrary perspectives with kindness, curiosity, and encouragement.
  • Makes conscious efforts to promote cooperative practices, behaviors, and ways of working across many groups and individuals.

• This is a job located in Washington, DC, with a hybrid schedule (current policy requires 2 days a week in the office).

WWF is committed to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace and requires all US-based staff to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. WWF will consider requests for accommodation from the vaccine requirement based on disability, medical contraindication, sincerely held religious belief, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

To Apply:

• Submit cover letter and resume through our Careers Page, Requisition #24038
• Due to the high volume of applications we are not able to respond to inquiries via phone

As an EOE/AA employer, WWF will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or protected Veteran status. WWF values diversity and inclusion and welcomes diverse candidates to apply.