Senior Attorney, Clean Transportation

• Lead and support EDF's legal and regulatory advocacy for clean transportation and zero-emission vehicle policies before the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and other State legislative and regulatory bodies.
• Provide expert legal counsel on clean air and transportation issues, including those relating to preemption of state programs under the Clean Air Act and Energy Policy Conservation Act.
• Develop litigation strategy in complex cases and support EDF's broader legal and litigation priorities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, such as government officials; industry representatives; and environmental, public health, and environmental justice allies.

This role creates positive change by advancing clean transportation policies that reduce emissions, protect public health, and combat climate change through legal and regulatory advocacy at state and local levels.

• 5+ years of relevant legal experience required, including significant experience in environmental, energy, and/or administrative law, with a preference for experience in clean transportation or air quality.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school and active membership in good standing of the bar of a State, territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia.
• Demonstrated experience in regulatory advocacy, litigation, and/or policy development at the state or federal level, with experience relating to preemption of State and local programs under the Clean Air Act and Energy Policy and Conservation Act.
• Excellent oral and written communication, presentation, interpersonal, and negotiation skills, with strong analytical, research, and problem-solving abilities.

We offer a strong total rewards package encompassing competitive salary, robust benefits, and professional development opportunities consistent with a modern global organization. This is a two-year fixed term position with full benefits and the opportunity for extension.

The Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) is an organization dedicated to protecting public health and the planet through environmental advocacy and solutions, with a focus on clean air and climate initiatives.