General Counsel
This executive-level role is perfect for a mission-driven attorney who wants to apply sophisticated corporate legal skills to the global climate crisis. You will lead the legal strategy for two distinct entities, balancing high-level governance with the practicalities of international expansion. It is a rare chance to serve as a trusted advisor at the highest levels of a prestigious environmental nonprofit.
Clean Air Task Force
Boston, Massachusetts, United States · Posted 18 April 2026
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About Clean Air Task Force
Clean Air Task Force is a mid-sized employer working in environmental non-profit, based in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.
Environmental Non-Profit
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Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary legal officer for CATF and CATF Action
- Advise the Board and Executive Team on governance and ethical matters
- Manage organizational risk and ensure global regulatory compliance
- Oversee complex contract cycles, NDAs, and MOUs with global partners
- Provide legal guidance on intellectual property, data privacy, and labor relations
Essential
- Deep expertise in U.S. tax-exempt organization law (501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) regulations)
- Comprehensive understanding of PAC regulations and lobbying compliance
- Experience with fundraising and grantmaking legal considerations
- Proven ability to negotiate and review complex domestic and international contracts
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulatory compliance
- Experience advising executive leadership and Boards of Directors
Preferred
- Experience with international nonprofit operations and non-U.S. legal requirements
- Background in intellectual property and licensing
- Familiarity with data privacy and cybersecurity law
- Experience supporting HR on labor issues and workplace policy
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Perks
Benefits & perks
- Remote and flexible work arrangements within the U.S.
- Opportunity to work with a globally respected climate organization
- Collaborative and mission-driven work environment
- High-level engagement with executive leadership and Board members
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