Carbon Direct

Corporate Counsel

United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Environmental Services, Legal Services, ConsultingIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess a Juris Doctor (JD) degree and be admitted to practice law in at least one U.S. state, with a preference for experience in corporate law and contract negotiation. While experience with carbon markets is a plus, it is not required, and the ideal candidate is eager to learn and grow within the organization.

Responsibilities

As Corporate Counsel, the individual will act as a legal collaborator to all Carbon Direct teams, including Supply, Science/Advisory, and People & Culture, structuring, drafting, and navigating a broad range of agreements such as client, vendor, and carbon credit supplier contracts both nationally and internationally. They will take the lead on select legal workstreams, collaborating with colleagues and escalating when appropriate, and contribute to the creation and refinement of contract templates, internal and public-facing policies, and legal documentation, as well as assisting in designing and improving lean, scalable legal processes and systems including implementation and use of contract lifecycle tools.

Skills

Legal Collaboration

Contract Drafting

Negotiation

Legal Workstream Leadership

Process Improvement

Policy & Documentation

Stakeholder Management

Contract Lifecycle Management

Carbon Direct

Provides carbon reduction and removal expertise

About Carbon Direct

Carbon Direct focuses on helping businesses, governments, and private entities reduce and remove carbon dioxide from the environment. They provide scientific and technical expertise on various carbon technologies, such as sustainable aviation fuel, reforestation, and direct air capture. Their team of over 30 scientists offers tailored advice based on rigorous research to meet the specific needs of each client. Carbon Direct's business model includes end-to-end carbon management services, assisting clients in procuring lower carbon products and ensuring their projects have a real climate impact. They conduct thorough due diligence to validate project viability and safety. Targeting Fortune 500 companies and other committed entities, Carbon Direct aims to help reduce and remove over 100 million tonnes of carbon dioxide, generating revenue by charging for their specialized services.

Key Metrics

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters

2021Year Founded

$58.4MTotal Funding

LATE_VCCompany Stage

Consulting, EnergyIndustries

51-200Employees

Benefits

Comprehensive nationwide medical, dental, and vision

20 days of paid time off and 11 company-wide holidays

16 weeks of paid parental and family leave

Remote-friendly work culture with annual company-wide retreats

Reimbursement for your work-from-home setup

Risks

Emerging carbon management startups could dilute Carbon Direct's market share.

Volatility in carbon credit prices poses financial risks to Carbon Direct's projects.

Regulatory changes may require rapid adaptation and increased compliance investment.

Differentiation

Carbon Direct offers end-to-end carbon management services with scientific expertise.

The company provides tailored advice on sustainable aviation fuel and direct air capture.

Carbon Direct conducts thorough due diligence to ensure project viability and safety.

Upsides

Growing interest in carbon credit markets boosts demand for Carbon Direct's services.

Increased investment in sustainable aviation fuel aligns with Carbon Direct's expertise.

Recognition on LinkedIn's Top Startups List enhances brand presence and talent attraction.

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