Legal Counsel/Attorney

CAA is seeking a Legal Counsel to join our growing legal team and support our mission to reduce waste and promote a circular economy. Reporting to the General Counsel, the Legal Counsel will assist with a wide range of legal matters, including contract management, legal research, governance, and protection of intellectual property. 

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated, mission-driven attorney to work closely with senior leadership and gain hands-on experience in environmental law, nonprofit governance, and implementation of groundbreaking EPR programs across multiple states. 

Key Responsibilities 

1. Contract Support

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of contracts (e.g., service provider agreements, consulting agreements, program agreements, NDAs, etc.).
• Assist in the development and refinement of contract templates and contribute to the implementation and ongoing support of a contract lifecycle management (CLM) system.
• Help ensure contract compliance and maintain contract records.

2. Legal & Regulatory Research 

• Conduct legal research on federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including those related to environmental regulations and EPR legislation.
• Draft legal memoranda and summaries to inform internal decision-making.
• Assist in ensuring organizational compliance with applicable laws and regulations. 

3. Governance & Corporate Support 

• Support the General Counsel in maintaining corporate records.
• Help maintain state corporate registrations, charitable registrations and other organizational filings.

4. Intellectual Property & Confidentiality 

• Assist in the development and implementation of internal policies to safeguard CAA’s intellectual property and proprietary information.
• Conduct IP and trademark research; help monitor and enforce trademark usage and brand protection efforts.

5. Litigation & General Corporate Law Support 

• Support the General Counsel in managing outside counsel, litigation, and various regulatory matters.
• Assist in drafting and updating internal policies.

Skills & Competencies 

• Experience with contract drafting and negotiation, regulatory compliance, or nonprofit governance.
• Familiarity with environmental law, administrative law, or EPR regulations.

Qualifications 

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited U.S. law school.
• Active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. state.
• 3–5 years of relevant legal experience (law firm, in-house, government or nonprofit).
• Strong legal research, writing and analytical skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Demonstrated interest in environmental law, nonprofit organizations, or circular economy solutions. 

Compensation & Other Information 

• Location: Remote with potential for in person times
• Reports To: General Counsel

Circular Action Alliance is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), national origin, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you require accommodation as part of the application process, please contact careers@circularaction.org listed below.