What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Counsel position at Oceana?
Do you want to leave your mark on the world and build support for protecting and restoring the world’s oceans? Oceana is seeking a Senior Counsel to provide legal support for the advocacy campaigns running out of the Washington, D.C., office. The Senior Counsel will also advise the campaigns on legal compliance and risk mitigation and assist in administrating the Law Department.The Senior Counsel may also engage in special projects, including : Researching new campaign issues or geographic areas;Providing legal support to campaigns run by other Oceana offices around the world;Assisting in defending Oceana against legal claims brought by outside parties;Performing other tasks managed by the Law Department as needed.This is a full-time position based in Washington, DC. A minimum of 5 years of legal experience is required.Oceana is the largest international advocacy organization dedicated solely to ocean conservation. Oceana is rebuilding abundant and biodiverse oceans by winning science-based policies in countries that control one-quarter of the world’s wild fish catch. With more than 300 victories that stop overfishing, habitat destruction, oil and plastic pollution, and the killing of threatened species like turtles, whales, and sharks, Oceana’s campaigns are delivering results. A restored ocean means that 1 billion people can enjoy a healthy seafood meal every day, forever. Together, we can save the oceans and help feed the world.Oceana values a diverse workforce and welcomes people different from each other in many ways, including characteristics such as race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, and national origin. Oceana considers all qualified candidates and seeks to recruit from a diverse candidate pool.#J-18808-Ljbffr
