Senior Attorney, Carbon Finance

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior Attorney, Carbon Finance in the United States.

This role sits at the intersection of climate finance, carbon markets, and complex international transactions, offering the opportunity to shape high-impact projects that support global conservation and climate action. You will provide expert legal guidance on carbon credit generation, carbon finance structures, and large-scale environmental transactions involving diverse stakeholders such as sovereign entities, NGOs, and private-sector partners. The position requires deep engagement with multidisciplinary teams to structure, negotiate, and execute innovative agreements that advance climate-focused initiatives. You will operate within a mission-driven environment where legal precision, commercial judgment, and environmental purpose converge. This is a highly collaborative role that demands the ability to translate complex legal concepts into practical solutions for non-legal stakeholders. It offers exposure to pioneering carbon market mechanisms and globally significant conservation work.

• Provide legal counsel on complex carbon finance, climate initiatives, and global conservation transactions across multiple jurisdictions.
• Structure, draft, and negotiate agreements including carbon credit generation, offtake arrangements, pre-payment agreements, and financing transactions.
• Advise on corporate structuring, governance, and compliance for global programs, subsidiaries, and affiliated entities.
• Support transactions involving for-profit entities, NGOs, sovereign and quasi-sovereign partners, ensuring legal soundness and mission alignment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement innovative climate and carbon market solutions.
• Assess legal, regulatory, and transactional risks while ensuring adherence to internal policies and external requirements.
• Translate complex and novel legal issues into clear, actionable guidance for non-legal stakeholders and leadership.
• Contribute to broader corporate legal functions, including governance support for subsidiaries and affiliated organizations.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree or equivalent with active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Minimum of 5 years of legal experience with strong exposure to complex commercial or transactional work.
• Demonstrated expertise in carbon markets, climate finance, or environmental regulatory frameworks.
• Experience drafting and negotiating sophisticated agreements, including financial, commercial, or cross-border contracts.
• Strong corporate law background, including entity structuring and governance experience.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and risk assessment skills with sound business judgment.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex legal concepts to diverse, non-legal audiences.
• Experience working with international stakeholders, outside counsel, and cross-cultural teams is highly valued.
• Familiarity with carbon regulations, tax-exempt organizations, or evolving climate policy trends is a plus.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary range of $125,000 – $175,000 USD annually, depending on experience and location.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and wellness coverage.
• Retirement savings plan with employer contribution (e.g., 401(k) with matching).
• Paid time off, parental leave, and flexible work arrangements.
• Opportunity to contribute to high-impact climate and conservation initiatives globally.
• Exposure to cutting-edge carbon finance and international environmental transactions.
• Professional development within a mission-driven, globally connected organization.
• Inclusive and flexible work culture supporting work-life balance.