• Provides guidance to clients in structuring transactional activities to most effectively achieve Conservancy goals for the project • Drafts, reviews and negotiates, and advises clients on complex agreements with financial service providers and fund managers • Serves clients in legal matters related to finance and investments • Advises other attorneys based on substantive expertise • Serves in an advisory role organization-wide on key issues or major projects • Influences decision-makers at all levels of the Conservancy through strong communication skills • Manages outside counsel effectively • Advises on corporate governance and management issues relating to subsidiaries and affiliated entities • Assists in establishing and implementing policies and procedures that support organizational goals and ensure compliance with laws and regulations • Performs special projects as requested by department management