The Foundation for Natural Resources and Energy Law seeks a Chief Executive Officer who will ensure that the Foundation is successful in achieving its educational mission and other strategic objectives, the core of which is to provide (1) scholarly and practical publications and programs in the area of natural resources and energy law for use by lawyers, landmen, government officials, law school faculty and students, and business people worldwide, and (2) funding for grants supporting legal research, law student scholarships, and other law school educational outreach programs to stimulate student interest in and knowledge about natural resources and energy law and related fields.

The Foundation is an educational, non-profit organization dedicated to the scholarly and practical study of all aspects of natural resources and energy law. It values collegiality and brings together lawyers, professionals, academics, and students to learn and network in a supportive environment where all participants are valued. The Foundation is known for fostering professional relationships among its members and for high-quality, scholarly, and practical educational offerings, including (a) domestic and international programs on relevant legal developments and issues relating to natural resources and energy law, (b) publications such as the American Law of Mining, the Law of Federal Oil and Gas Leases, the Proceedings of the Annual Institutes, International Petroleum Law and Transactions, the Landman’s Legal Handbook, Gower Federal Services, the Foundation Journal, the Mineral and Energy Law Newsletter, the Water Law Newsletter, and various books, model forms, institute materials, and other special materials, and (c) scholarships for qualified law students at Foundation constituent law schools who demonstrate interest in pursuing careers in natural resources, energy, and related legal fields.

"Careful financial management over decades, combined with thoughtful, intentional investment management, has blessed the Foundation with investments approaching $30 million. These investments provide the Foundation with solid resources to address current demands while giving us the flexibility to maintain intergenerational equity and meet future changes and strategic goals. The Foundation is seeking a collaborative leader that understands and appreciates natural resources and energy issues. We want a passionate lifelong learner that can develop, implement, and evaluate our educational programs and publications. Management and mentoring skills will help our service-minded leader to immediately contribute to the Foundation’s varied activities. If you want to invest in the future of the legal industry and make an impact on natural resources and energy law issues and legal professionals, we invite you to join us." — Joel Benson, President and Chair of the Board

For more information, including core competencies and qualifications, please refer to the full prospectus.