American Rivers

• Committing to American Rivers core values. • Delivering accurate, timely legal counsel to executives and management on a broad range of topics — including contracts, employment, partnerships, corporate finance, and compliance — with particular emphasis on the legal intricacies that involve or impact the 501(c)(3) and 501 (c)(4) tax-exempt organizations and any additional affiliates by ensuring strict adherence to permissible collaborations, financial separations, and reporting obligations unique to each entity type • Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of legal documents, including inter-organizational agreements, memoranda of understanding, and shared service contracts, to ensure full regulatory compliance • Leading legal review on all joint projects, advocacy campaigns, fundraising efforts, and resource-sharing arrangements to ensure that program expenses, staff roles, and communications are properly allocated and documented to prevent impermissible subsidization or commingling of activities between affiliates • Developing and implementing internal governance policies, and regularly monitoring compliance with these policies and applicable laws • Conducting research and evaluating legal risks related to organizational decisions and operations, and offering proactive solutions and pathways to minimize exposure in areas such as corporate, political, and employment matters • Monitoring and facilitating mission-related litigation, working with conservation staff, the board committee, declarants, and outside counsel • Supporting the General Counsel in guiding the organization through third-party disputes and internal litigation, as necessary • Executing ongoing management of transactional risk, vendor performance, project-life bonding and insurance • Assisting with the preparation, review, and management of programmatic project documents, including contracts, RFPs (Requests for Proposals), and bid evaluations, to ensure compliance with organizational standards, governmental compliance, and project goals. • Keeping abreast of changes in local, state, and federal laws and regulations, and integrating relevant updates into the organization’s operations • Advising the board and staff on conflict-of-interest policies, ensuring transparency through proper disclosure, recusal procedures, and alignment with the organization's fiduciary responsibilities • Supporting the protection of intellectual property, including trademarks and copyrights • Providing legal guidance and training to ensure organizational compliance with data privacy laws and regulations. • Developing and maintaining privacy policies, managing privacy risks, and leading incident response efforts • Coordinating and managing relationships with external counsel and regulatory authorities, as needed • Assisting with General Counsel with preparations for board and committee meetings for all organizations • Assisting in training and mentoring Legal Interns • Completing additional duties as assigned by the General Counsel

• Provide strategic direction and support to nine regional directors, fostering their development as effective leaders and managers. • Learn from the success in the regions and support the development of replicable models (policy, financial, administrative) to be used across the regions and the organization. • Serve on the organizational program and operations teams to ensure organizational coordination, strategic direction, and effective collaboration. • Evaluate and support an efficient and effective structure to facilitate cross-regional collaboration and ample support in accordance with our strategic plan. • Ensure effective communication and coordination across teams and advocate on behalf of regions to implement the organizational strategic plan. • Support the vetting, development, and execution of public engagement campaigns. • Collaborate with internal teams to implement regional initiatives in alignment with national strategies and priorities. • Develop and coordinate American Rivers Action Fund strategies in coordination with interested staff and partners in regions. • Support the growth and functionality of regional councils. • Ensure councils have tools and operations to serve as strong connectors to the organization and mission. • Help regional teams foster and advance thoughtful partnerships based in equity and justice to build a river movement that achieves outcomes to protect and restore rivers. • Support regional directors in close coordination with advancement, fundraising strategies to secure resources for regional programs, and cultivating relationships with donors and partners. • Collaborate with the development team to identify funding opportunities and engage community partners. • Promote an inclusive environment where staff and volunteers feel valued and empowered to contribute their best. • Act as a champion for American Rivers’ values, ensuring that all initiatives reflect our commitment to collaboration, results, equity, and justice.