Legal Analyst, Climate and Environment

Core responsibilities:

• Providing direction, oversight, and accountability for a variety of complex, fast-moving projects
• Working with diverse stakeholders, particularly from the law and policy communities
• Reviewing, editing, and contributing to whitepapers – often grounded in legal theory – and applicable to CRI's overall mission
• Planning and facilitating high-impact convenings
• Researching and writing on diverse topics in climate and environmental policy

This role supports FAS's Center for Regulatory Ingenuity to develop forward-looking strategies for tackling climate change and other 'wicked problems' in ways that are ambitious, durable, and responsive to the lived experiences of Americans, with the goal of establishing a legal framework that can rapidly enable clean technology transition, cut pollution, and rebuild trust in public institutions.

Required skills and qualifications:

• At least 5 years of relevant experience (e.g., in law, policy, applied research, consulting, etc.), especially on climate, the administrative state, and/or environmental topics
• Exemplary writing and editing skills, especially with respect to policy briefs and longer, policy-relevant articles, reports, and whitepapers
• Strong demonstrated project management skills including ability to break large projects into manageable components, track deliverables, coordinate across teams, and set performance metrics
• Ability to work independently without close oversight while also contributing as a team player
• A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and pursuing it within the mission of FAS

Salary range: $100,000 – $110,000. This is a full-time, fully benefited position included in a union-represented collective bargaining unit. The position can be based in Washington, DC or fully remote, with FAS covering approved travel costs. The organization values equity, inclusion, transparency, and is building an impact-driven, customer-focused, growth-oriented culture.