Lawyer
Climate & Forest - London
About the role
The junior Lawyer will support the work of the Climate & Forests Programme. This will include legal analysis and research across legal frameworks both in Europe and in focus countries in Central and Western Africa. The role will contribute directly to our work on conversion timber and land tenure, as well as our work on the implementation and enforcement of the EU Timber Regulation.
About you
You have solid legal analytical skills as well as familiarity with different systems of law. You will bring a keen interest in forest law and policy and you are adept at analysing different complex legal issues. You are an excellent communicator, able to work collaboratively within a team, and able to maintain and support effective working partnerships. You are highly adaptable and able to work independently in diverse settings and on multiple research projects.
About us
ClientEarth is a public interest environmental law organisation, founded in 2007. ClientEarth brings together law, science and policy to create practical solutions to key environmental challenges. Working in partnership with civil society and policy-makers, ClientEarth is committed to securing the rights of citizens and civil society to participation, information and justice in environmental matters. In Europe and beyond, ClientEarth’s 80 strong staff includes legal experts qualified in more than nine jurisdictions based in offices in London, Brussels and Warsaw. Our programmes cover biodiversity and ecosystems, climate and energy, and health and environment.
To apply
For more information about this role and instruction on how to apply please visit our website www.clientearth.org/opportunities/jobs/
