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| Company: | Public Citizen, DC | ||
| Job Title: | JDHuntr - Legal Director – Climate Program $169,762 – $179,809 |
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| Job Category: | General Corporate / Environmental [ View All General Corporate Jobs ] | ||
| Job Reference: | 84985 | ||
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| A leading climate focused legal program is seeking a smart, creative, resourceful, and diligent attorney to help build and manage a team of legal strategists working to establish the legal and factual bases for criminal accountability within the fossil fuel industry. This is a new and exciting area with the potential for significant impact. The program is opening a new front in holding major fossil fuel companies accountable for their role in the climate crisis through criminal prosecution. Climate related disasters are causing property damage, injuries, and fatalities across the United States, and fossil fuel companies have contributed disproportionately to these harms while engaging in campaigns of denial. This role focuses on leveraging criminal law to address the actions of powerful corporations and protect the public from dangerous actors. Legal Director – Climate Program Location: Washington, D.C Job Type: Full time RESPONSIBILITIES: Help build and manage a team: Assist with hiring and take the lead on managing a group of legal strategists, researchers, and investigators conducting our criminal accountability work. Bottom-line the program’s legal theory development and legal strategy. Develop legal strategies: Develop legal strategies to hold fossil fuel companies accountable for wrongdoing. Conceptualize, develop, and execute research on cutting-edge legal questions in numerous jurisdictions. Develop the factual records to support new legal theories. Write up your work in legal memoranda, law review articles, and other formats. Work with state and local prosecutors: Maintain communication with district attorney and attorney general offices. Support these offices in their research priorities. Strengthen our legal support network: Develop high-level relationships with attorneys and others at relevant NGOs and law firms. Help continue building our network of supportive legal scholars, practitioners, retired prosecutors, and law students. Participate in events at law schools and other opportunities to promote these ideas in legal forums. Media and public education: Conceive and produce written materials in collaboration with team members, including editorial board memos, op-eds, social media content, and blog posts. Make things happen: Above all, make a difference. Do the research, write the memo, recruit the partners, hold the meetings, work with the coalitions, speak with the officials, organize the events do what’s needed to advance this work toward victory. Other duties as necessary. QUALIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS: J.D. required. 10–20 years of experience in a relevant research- and writing-intensive strategic litigation job. Management experience is strongly desired. Some experience as a prosecutor or criminal defense attorney is a plus. Outstanding strategic thinking and oral and written communication abilities. High energy, enthusiasm, persistence, and attention to detail. Ability to work independently, balance multiple priorities, and react to new developments under pressure. Creative and collaborative spirit. Knowledge of and experience in the climate accountability space is a plus, while eagerness and ability to learn quickly. Strong commitment to the cause and understanding of its urgency. SALARY AND BENEFITS: Salary range: $169,762-$179,809. Public Citizen staff are represented by SEIU Local 500 Two year grant contingent position Generous benefit package, including: Great medical and dental coverage, 100% paid by PC, including full coverage for children Three weeks paid vacation for new employees, plus five personal days 401K plan with a 5% contribution from PC after one year of employment 12 weeks of paid parental leave after one year of employment Sabbatical after 10 years of employment Student loan reimbursement program Legal Director – Climate Program $169,762 – $179,809 Public Citizen 84985 |
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| Company: | Public Citizen | ||
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| Employment type: | Full Time | ||
| Salary: | $169,762 – $179,809 | ||
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| Degree: | JD | ||
| Experience (year): | Unspecified | ||
| Job Location: | Washington, DC USA | ||
| Zip/Postal Code: | 20001 | ||
| Post Date: | 04/28/2026 | ||
| More Details: | Click here to read more about this job. | ||
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