Legal Operations Manager, Office of the Chief Legal Officer

The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) brings together philanthropy including the IKEA Foundation, The Rockefeller Foundation and the Bezos Earth Fund, governments, technology, policy and development partners, and the private sector to tackle the twin challenges of energy access and transition in emerging and developing countries. By 2030, we aim to expand clean energy access to one billion people, enable 150 million new jobs and reduce 4 gigatons of future carbon emissions. We believe clean energy is development: without it, every other form of progress is undermined so we’re building a movement to unlock a new era of inclusive green economic growth that accelerates universal energy access while enabling the global community to meet critical climate goals during the next decade.  

About the Role
The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) is looking for a highly organized, strategic, and detail-oriented legal professional to join our Global Legal team in New York. This is a dynamic, global-facing role that offers the chance to make a real impact on our mission. At other organizations, a role with this level of strategic and administrative support might be called a "Chief of Staff."

You’ll be a core contributor to our efforts to accelerate equitable energy transitions around the world. We're looking for someone with a legal background and a knack for high-quality administrative and project support.

Reporting to our Chief Legal Officer (CLO) and Head of ESG, you will provide direct support to her and our broader team of global advocates. You’ll be managing legal workflows, supporting governance processes, and contributing to our policy advocacy initiatives. As a key point of contact, both internally and externally, you'll be a collaborative and culturally aware representative of GEAPP, engaging with high-level global stakeholders, including funders, government officials, and multilateral partners. This is a unique opportunity to be at the heart of our mission and help build a movement for a cleaner, more equitable world.

Why Join Us?
This isn't your typical legal role. At GEAPP, you'll be at the forefront of a global movement, using your expertise to solve some of the world's most critical problems. We offer a unique opportunity for a motivated professional to grow their skills in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. You’ll work alongside world-class leaders and a passionate team, making a tangible impact on energy access and climate change.

Your responsibilities will include: 

• Legal and Governance Support
  
  • Support the CLO with governance processes, including preparing board and committee materials, documenting executive decisions, and ensuring procedural compliance.
  • Oversee internal compliance efforts, ensuring relevant legal and governance policies are implemented across the global organization.
  • Coordinate with the Risk Lead to manage risk and compliance across diverse regulatory environments.
• Advocacy and Communications
  
  • Draft and refine briefing documents, memos, and presentations for the CLO's engagement with policymakers, partners, and international institutions.
  • Represent the Legal and Advocacy teams with professionalism and diplomacy in high-stakes meetings with global stakeholders.
  • Serve as a key strategic liaison for Legal and ESG functions across GEAPP's departments and regions.
  • Provide research, analysis, and recommendations to support the CLO's decision-making and strategic objectives.
• Administrative and Operational Management
  
  • Provide high-level operational and administrative support to the CLO, including managing stakeholder relationships and preparing materials for global initiatives.
  • Coordinate and track legal and policy projects across global regions and time zones to ensure strategic alignment with GEAPP's mission.
  • Maintain comprehensive systems for monitoring contracts, external counsel engagements, internal policies, and compliance initiatives.
  • Manage templates, toolkits, and knowledge management resources to streamline legal and policy operations.
  • Lead scheduling, travel planning, and workflow optimization for the Legal and Advocacy teams.

Who You Are

• Proactive Collaborator: You are quick to lend a hand and naturally seek to support both small projects and significant strategic goals. You work across cultural lines with a low-ego approach, gaining trust and setting others up for success.
• Results-Oriented and Resourceful: You thrive in ambiguity and rapid change, identifying creative solutions to obstacles. You excel at self-management and are rigorous about prioritizing to get things done.
• Meticulous and Detail-Oriented: You are a professional who believes the little things matter. Your meticulous nature means you are precise and thorough in everything you do, from drafting a memo to coordinating a complex global meeting. Your attention to detail ensures all materials and projects you touch are flawless, reflecting a commitment to excellence.
• Emotionally Intelligent: You are self-aware, perceptive, and able to communicate effectively with all kinds of people. Your optimism, empathy, and humility make you a respected team member.
• Mission-Driven: You believe in a world of abundant resources and bring relentless curiosity and creativity to your work. You are passionate about making a tangible impact on energy access and climate change.

What You’ll Need

• An advanced degree in law (JD, LLM) is required.
• 2–4 years of relevant professional experience.
• Outstanding organizational, writing, and communication skills, with a proven ability to work effectively with senior executives and international stakeholders.
• Diplomatic presence and cultural fluency, with the ability to represent GEAPP in high-stakes and cross-cultural settings.
• The confidence and ability to ensure deadlines are met and leadership stays on track.
• The ability to practice discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• A deep, personal commitment to GEAPP’s mission of equity, sustainability, and a just energy transition.

Compensation & Location
This is a full-time, exempt position with an annualized starting salary of $120,000–$135,000, commensurate with experience. GEAPP provides a comprehensive benefits package including a robust paid time off plan of 28 days of annual leave in addition to a company-wide end-of-year closure, a 401(k) retirement plan with a 10% employer contribution, $1,000 annually for work-from-home expenses, and $100 monthly for transit.

This position will be based in our NYC office. GEAPP prides itself on being a flexible employer, and employees typically operate on a hybrid schedule that includes two days in the office per week.

The Application Process
GEAPP has engaged Equitable Hiring Group to support this hiring process. To apply, please complete the short form below. The application deadline for this role is Wednesday, August 13th. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to submit yours soon.

To ensure an equitable review, we ask that you remove the names of the schools you attended (both undergraduate and graduate) from your resume. Please retain the degree itself. For example, instead of " Greendale Community College - B.A. Economics," simply list "B.A. Economics."

The overall evaluation process is anticipated to follow this timeline:

• Mid-August: Selected candidates will be asked to complete a short-answer questionnaire.
• Mid-August: Multi-team member panel video interview with GEAPP staff.
• Late August: Finalist candidates will be asked to complete a timed trial assignment.
• Early September: Final interview with GEAPP's Chief Legal Officer (CLO) and Head of ESG.
• Mid-September: Offer extended.

If you have any questions about the opportunity, please feel free to email abe@equitablehiringgroup.com.

We operate from a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in everything we do. It is not only the right thing to do – we could not make an impact without our team members' diverse perspectives and experiences. We expect all GEAPP employees to contribute by developing their unique perspectives and talent, challenging conventional wisdom through evidence and reason, and amplifying marginalized voices.  

 GEAPP LLC is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and compliance with all federal, state, and local laws concerning employment discrimination, including the Americans with Disabilities Act. To this end, the organization ensures equal opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, lawful alien status, physical, mental, and medical disability, veteran status, or liability for service in the United States Armed Forces.  

GEAPP LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.