Week of 6/24 - Defining planet-friendly companies?
Welcome to the planetary lawyer project, a newsletter for lawyers that want to do more for the planet.
So you want to do legal work for planet-friendly companies?
That’s why you’re here, right?
But what even is a planet-friendly company?
In creating this newsletter for you, I struggled with this question. Here’s what I came up with…
While all companies have an impact on climate change, and have the potential to be a climate-friendly company, there are certain industries with a more obvious and direct climate impact.
I call these CLIMATE-CENTRIC COMPANIES.
Climate-centric companies include industries like: renewable energy; waste management; transportation; impact investing; agriculture; cleantech; and circular economy product manufacturers.
You want to work for climate-centric companies because the your work will have a more direct impact on the planet.
But there also are CLIMATE-FRIENDLY COMPANIES, in all different industries, that make helping the planet a priority.
You want to work for climate-friendly companies because you will be part of a team that is focused on helping the planet.
And the holy grail is a company that is both climate-centric and climate friendly.
And if you don’t have any of these companies on your client roster yet, then find a nonprofit and do some pro bono work… but that’s a story for another time.
Now onto this weeks opportunities!
DO GOOD
Pro bono projects are excellent opportunities for you to learn new skills and meet new people, all while doing more for the planet.
Know a pro bono project that needs assistance? Submit it here.
DO WELL
Job opportunities with planet-aligned employers allow you to get paid to do more for the planet. From certified B corporations to NGOs to companies with real impact, there are lots of ways to work for the planet.
Have a lead on a job opening? Share it here.
Policy Associate. Boundary Stone. Remote (DC). https://boundarystonepartners.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=29&source=aWQ9MTc%3D. 2+ years of experience, preferably in the federal government, policy, or corporate government relations in the energy sector. BSP is a nimble, bipartisan firm with unique expertise in technology innovation, finance, government, legislative strategy, and policy.
Staff Attorney. NEO Philanthropy. NY. https://neophilanthropy.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/NEO-Staff-Attorney-02-2022.pdf. 3 years of related experience. Launched in 1983 as Public Interest Projects (PIP), NEO Philanthropy is a 501(c)(3) public charity committed to building strong social justice movements.
Corporate Counsel. EJ. MI. https://recruiting.adp.com/srccar/public/RTI.home?c=1140441&d=External#/. 5 years of relevant experience in a law firm and/or in-house legal department of a manufacturing business. EJ is the global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of access solutions for the world’s growing infrastructure.
Litigation Counsel. Lime. Los Angeles. https://jobs.lever.co/lime/1d2018dd-e072-4e07-867a-0b6863d32959. Minimum 5 years of solid experience in litigating general liability claims. Lime is the world's largest shared electric vehicle company.
Manager, Transportation Government Affairs. Boundary Stone. DC. https://boundarystonepartners.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=33&source=bamboohr. 5-8 years of federal government, policy, or corporate government relations experience in the energy, transportation, space, or national security fields. BSP is a nimble, bipartisan firm with unique expertise in technology innovation, finance, government, legislative strategy, and policy.
Manager - Senior Manager. Boundary Stone. DC. https://boundarystonepartners.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=23&source=bamboohr. 5-10 years of federal government, policy, or corporate government relations experience in the energy, transportation, space, or national security fields. . BSP is a nimble, bipartisan firm with unique expertise in technology innovation, finance, government, legislative strategy, and policy.
Western Policy Director. Nexamp. San Francisco, CA. https://www.nexamp.com/careers?gh_jid=6135973002. At least seven years of public policy experience at either state or federal level. Nexamp is leading the transformation to the new energy economy with proven solutions for the deployment and operation of solar energy assets.
Policy Advisor. Project Canary. Denver, CO, USA. https://apply.workable.com/project-canary/j/7F7D627BB6/. Minimum of 7 years of experience working in energy, environmental, PUC, and regulatory affairs. Project Canary is a SaaS-based data analytics company focused on environmental performance or the E in ESG for energy and additional business sectors.
Supervising Senior Attorney. EarthJustice. Midwest/Remote. https://earthjustice.org/about/jobs/42181/supervising-senior-attorney-midwest-regional-office. A minimum of eight years of legal experience including deep environmental law knowledge and significant lead counsel litigation experience. Earthjustice is the premier nonprofit environmental law organization.
Senior Counsel, Hardware. Lime. Remote. https://jobs.lever.co/lime/2e84d29a-c1ac-4620-8b0a-02ce4108c4d5. 8+ years of relevant experience at a firm or in-house, with in-house experience working closely with product teams at leading technology companies highly valued. Lime is the world's largest shared electric vehicle company.
Policy Manager. Form Energy. New York. https://jobs.lever.co/formenergy/cd6d0c29-5796-4019-a866-271e80efede9. 8+ years of professional experience in climate policy, advocacy, or campaigns. Form Energy is a U.S. technology and manufacturing company that is developing and commercializing cost-effective multi-day energy storage systems.
Policy Manager. Form Energy. Berkeley. https://jobs.lever.co/formenergy/259ab3d2-e70b-4777-a51f-62448d0e1fff. 8+ years of professional experience in climate policy, advocacy, or campaigns. Form Energy is a U.S. technology and manufacturing company that is developing and commercializing cost-effective multi-day energy storage systems.
Managing Director, Policy. Advanced Energy Economy. https://advancedenergyeconomy.applytojob.com/apply/0nVilIrKDj/Managing-Director-Policy. 10+ years of professional experience in public policy, preferably with engagement in the clean energy or transportation sector. AEE is a national association of businesses that are making the energy we use secure, clean, and affordable.
Head of Government Relations. NIO. San Jose, California. https://jobs.lever.co/nio/189daf9b-389b-4794-8976-07b74467f8b3. 10+ years of experience in advocacy or public policy is required. NIO Inc. is a pioneer in China’s premium smart electric vehicle market.
Policy Director. Carbon 180. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b9362d89d5abb8c51d474f8/t/62b330f4180cc26a9164fe25/1655910644411/C180+JD+-+Policy+Director.pdf. 10+ years experience in federal policy, including experience in government and NGOs working on energy and/or climate policy. The salary range for this position will be between $140,000 and $225,000, commensurate with the candidate's experience. Carbon180 is a new breed of climate-focused NGO on a mission to fundamentally rethink carbon.
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That’s all for this week. See you next time!