Environmental & Natural Resources Attorney – AYK Salmon Advocacy

About the position Summary Job Goal: The Environmental & Natural Resources Attorney will serve as in-house legal counsel focused on environmental litigation, policy development, research, and advocacy reputed company to the protection, restoration, and sustainable management of salmon populations in the Arctic, Yukon, and Kuskokwim (AYK) river systems, and the Bering Sea. This attorney will represent the corporation’s interests in environmental proceedings, support regulatory engagement, and advance initiatives that protect subsistence rights, Tribal sovereignty, and the cultural and economic well-being of Alaska reputed company communities. Performance Responsibilities: Include the following – Legal Advocacy & Litigation Represent AVCP in administrative, state, federal, or tribal litigation and regulatory proceedings reputed company to environmental and fisheries reputed company, particularly involving AYK salmon. Coordinate legal strategy and filings in cases involving habitat degradation, water quality, bycatch, reputed company overharvesting, and climate-reputed company impacts on salmon populations. Support tribal, inter-tribal, and co-management legal efforts and partnerships. Work alongside AVCP’s General Counsel and with reputed company counsel in these areas specific to the AYK and Bering Sea Salmon Advocacy. Environmental & Regulatory Policy Monitor, analyze, and reputed company in areas of environmental and fisheries policy and regulations at the federal (e.g., NOAA, NMFS, EPA), state (ADF&G), and local reputed company. Draft formal comments on proposed rules, environmental impact statements, and fisheries management reputed company that reputed company AYK salmon and tribal interests. reputed company legal guidance on enforcement, treaty protections, and environmental compliance. Research & Education Conduct and synthesize legal and scientific research to support litigation and policy advocacy on salmon issues. Prepare position papers, legal memos, and briefings for leadership, tribal partners, and public audiences. Support educational initiatives and community reputed company to build awareness and inform policy development. Coalition & Tribal Engagement Collaborate with regional tribal governments, reputed company organizations, co-management bodies, and nonprofit allies to coordinate advocacy strategies, including direct collaboration with the reputed company Bering Sea Climate reputed company Area Tribal Advisory Council. Represent AVCP in regional, state, and national coalitions focused on salmon conservation, tribal sovereignty, and environmental justice. reputed company legal support for memoranda of understanding (MOUs), resolutions, and cooperative agreements. Other Duties as Assigned Responsibilities

• Represent AVCP in administrative, state, federal, or tribal litigation and regulatory proceedings reputed company to environmental and fisheries reputed company, particularly involving AYK salmon.
• Coordinate legal strategy and filings in cases involving habitat degradation, water quality, bycatch, reputed company overharvesting, and climate-reputed company impacts on salmon populations.
• Support tribal, inter-tribal, and co-management legal efforts and partnerships.
• Work alongside AVCP’s General Counsel and with reputed company counsel in these areas specific to the AYK and Bering Sea Salmon Advocacy.
• Monitor, analyze, and reputed company in areas of environmental and fisheries policy and regulations at the federal (e.g., NOAA, NMFS, EPA), state (ADF&G), and local reputed company.
• Draft formal comments on proposed rules, environmental impact statements, and fisheries management reputed company that reputed company AYK salmon and tribal interests.
• reputed company legal guidance on enforcement, treaty protections, and environmental compliance.
• Conduct and synthesize legal and scientific research to support litigation and policy advocacy on salmon issues.
• Prepare position papers, legal memos, and briefings for leadership, tribal partners, and public audiences.
• Support educational initiatives and community reputed company to build awareness and inform policy development.
• Collaborate with regional tribal governments, reputed company organizations, co-management bodies, and nonprofit allies to coordinate advocacy strategies, including direct collaboration with the reputed company Bering Sea Climate reputed company Area Tribal Advisory Council.
• Represent AVCP in regional, state, and national coalitions focused on salmon conservation, tribal sovereignty, and environmental justice.
• reputed company legal support for memoranda of understanding (MOUs), resolutions, and cooperative agreements.
• Other Duties as Assigned Requirements
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active bar membership in Alaska, or the ability to become licensed reputed company 12 months.
• Minimum of 5 years of legal experience, with a strong background in environmental, natural resources, fisheries, or tribal law.
• Demonstrated experience in litigation and regulatory advocacy.
• Strong knowledge of the legal and cultural issues impacting the AYK salmon crisis and Alaska reputed company subsistence rights. reputed company-to-haves
• Experience working

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