Lawyer, Terrestrial and Freshwater Ecosystems (parental leave cover)

Fundacja "ClientEarth Prawnicy dla Ziemi"

Warszawa, mazowieckie
Stała
Pełny etat

17 dni temu

This is a valuable opportunity for a self-motivated lawyer to contribute to ClientEarth's mission of protecting people and the planet through the power of the law. The position will primarily focus on safeguarding and restoring river ecosystems across Europe, with a particular emphasis on the Balkans.The role involves legal research, strategic litigation, advocacy, and capacity building, all aimed at ensuring the development, implementation, and enforcement of strong nature laws. You will be working on strategic litigation interventions to safeguard river ecosystems from harmful projects.Meet your ManagerIn this role, you will be managed by . Marta joined ClientEarth in 2018 and is based in Warsaw. Marta specializes in policy and legal frameworks underpinning nature conservation and restoration, with a focus on establishment and governance of protected areas.Main Duties

Carry out research and help lead legal and policy work in the Balkans and selected EU and non-EU countries to protect freshwater ecosystems from harmful projects.
Support legal cases and regulatory actions by drafting documents like legal briefs, complaints, and policy recommendations to protect key species and habitats in Europe and beyond.
Contribute to communications efforts, including press releases, social media content, and public awareness campaigns.

Role requirements

Law degree or equivalent
Demonstrated understanding of environmental regulations, including national, EU and international legal frameworks
Proven experience in environmental law
Experience in litigation, regulatory complaints, or legal interventions to influence policy

If you are interested, please apply via this link:Note to candidates: We know that long lists of criteria can be daunting and that . If you feel you meet at least some of the essential criteria, we still encourage you to apply.Further InformationHave a question about this job? Please visit for advice on applying, FAQs, and more.Flexible working: We are proud to be a accredited Employer. Visit our for more information on our approach to flexible working. Our flexible working policy allows our people the choice to decide to work from home/another location in the country where their contract of employment is issued for 80% of their month, with the other 20% of their month being office-based as well asClientEarth values diversity and inclusion and the benefits this brings. We aim to appoint the most suitable candidate at all times and welcome applications from people from all different backgrounds.Please note that ClientEarth is only able to employ those who have the pre-existing legal right to work in Belgium or Poland.ClientEarth is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice or legal services to third parties

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