Carbon Mapper, Inc. General Counsel Remote
The General Counsel will lead all aspects of the organization’s legal, compliance, and risk management functions- including corporate governance, intellectual property, technology transactions, litigation, data governance, and regulatory compliance.
About Carbon Mapper, Inc.
Carbon Mapper is a non-profit organization based in Pasadena, CA with the mission to drive greenhouse gas emission reductions by making methane and carbon dioxide data accessible and actionable. We leverage remote sensing technology to detect, pinpoint, and quantify methane and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions at the scale of individual facilities. All of our methane and CO2 data is made publicly available for non-commercial use on our Carbon Mapper Data Portal to provide decision makers with the information they need to prioritize and take mitigation action.
Description
About Carbon Mapper
Carbon Mapper is a non-profit organization based in Pasadena, CA with the mission to drive greenhouse gas emission reductions by making methane and carbon dioxide data accessible and actionable. We leverage remote sensing technology to detect, pinpoint, and quantify methane and carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) emissions at the scale of individual facilities. All of our methane and CO 2 data is made publicly available for non-commercial use on our Carbon Mapper Data Portal to provide decisionmakers with the information they need to prioritize and take mitigation action.
Carbon Mapper also works with stakeholders and decision makers to fill data gaps, lead on cutting edge science, collaborate to drive reductions, and advance education and insights on emissions globally. To do this, we work with partners to leverage a constellation of satellites. Data from these satellites will offer the next major step in scaling up the organization's robust data portal featuring thousands of direct observations of global methane and CO 2 super-emitters.
Carbon Mapper seeks an accomplished and mission-driven General Counsel to serve as its chief legal officer and strategic advisor to the Chief Executive Officer, Board of Directors, and executive leadership team.
The ideal candidate is a seasoned legal executive with 15+ years of experience across publicly held corporations, growth-stage private companies, and complex technology environments. The General Counsel will lead all aspects of the organization’s legal, compliance, and risk management functions- including corporate governance, intellectual property, technology transactions, litigation, data governance, and regulatory compliance.
This individual will play a pivotal role in ensuring that Carbon Mapper’s data and technology platforms continue to advance responsibly and in alignment with applicable laws, ethical standards, and partner obligations. The General Counsel will also help translate Carbon Mapper’s high‑quality methane and CO₂ emissions data into actionable climate solutions by developing data governance and partnership frameworks that enable responsible, impactful data‑to‑action collaboration.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Technology, Data, and Intellectual Property
Transactions, Contracts, and Partnerships
Litigation, Compliance, and Risk Management
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
Must‑Have Skills & Experience
Nice‑to‑Have Skills
Location
Carbon Mapper is headquartered in Pasadena, California, but we embrace the virtual office and are continuing to grow our team across the United States. For the General Counsel role, preference will be given to candidates located near Pasadena, California.
Compensation
The total compensation for this opportunity includes a base salary range of $230,000 – $290,000. This is our target compensation range and is subject to multiple factors including level, experience, and location. As you go through our interview process, our recruiter will work with you to identify a competitive base salary within the proposed range.
As a Carbon Mapper employee, you will have access to a wide range of benefits including affordable health coverage (medical, dental, vision), a generous time‑off policy, professional development, and more.
Carbon Mapper is an equal opportunity employer that believes a diverse team will not just lead to a better
working environment, but will also help us create better products and services.
Carbon Mapper is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If any reasonable
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General Counsel • Pasadena, CA, United States