Legal and Stewardship Associate
Legal and Stewardship Associate
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Job Description
The Virginia Outdoors Foundation (VOF) seeks a Legal and Stewardship Associate to provide critical support for the Foundations land acquisition and stewardship programs. This role involves legal research document drafting title review and assistance with enforcement and compliance. The ideal candidate brings strong legal training real estate or land use experience and a commitment to VOFs conservation mission.
The position offers a competitive starting salary commensurate with experience with benefits including health vision dental 401k STD/LTD FSA life insurance and a generous PTO plan. This is a 32-hour workweek position with a hybrid work arrangement based out of VOFs Irvington VA office. EEO/AA. Open until filled.
Key Responsibilities
Acquisitions Support
- - Draft and review conservation easement templates and related legal instruments
- - Review title reports surveys and plats
- - Assist with due diligence and tax disclosure requirements
- - Coordinate with external counsel and communicate with landowners and project partners
- - Support development of acquisition policies and template updates for legal/regulatory compliance
Stewardship Support
- - Assist with review and documentation of encroachments (e.g. utility expansions timbering)
- - Draft consent agreements and communications related to easement compliance
- - Conduct legal research and assist in interpreting applicable statutes and regulations
- - Review requests for amendments and boundary adjustments
- - Support case development for potential violations or enforcement actions
Administrative & Policy Duties
- - Organize and maintain legal and stewardship documentation
- - Contribute to policy research and internal guidance updates
- - Assist with the preparation of materials for staff board meetings and agency reporting
- - Track legal and regulatory developments affecting VOFs work
Required:
- - LL.M. J.D. or equivalent legal training with relevant coursework or experience in property or environmental law
- - At least 5 years of legal real estate regulatory compliance or related experience
- - Demonstrated ability to analyze deeds plats and legal instruments
- - Excellent drafting research and organizational skills
- - Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects independently
- - A demonstrated interest in land conservation or public service
- - Some travel is required
Preferred:
- - Familiarity with conservation easements public utility law or local land use regulations
- - Experience working with nonprofit government or environmental organizations
- - Residence in or availability to work in the Middle Peninsula/Northern Neck region
Cover letter resume and contact information for two professional references are required as part of the application.
Reasonable Accommodation: During the selection process applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation.
The Virginia Outdoors Foundation does not discriminate based on race color national origin gender sexual orientation religion age or disability.
Questions or requests related to the position can be emailed to the Human Resources Manager Sara Brooks at
Position is Open Until Filled
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
