Lawyer/legal consultant,* Corporate & Finance
This is an excellent opportunity for a Philippines qualified lawyer to contribute to the work of ClientEarth. The successful candidate will play a key role in advancing the low-carbon transition in the Philippines and across Asia, leveraging their expertise in corporate and finance law.
ClientEarth is a group of international legal experts on climate, energy, and the environment. We use the law in partnership with governments, the private sector, and the public to address climate change, capture the opportunities of the low-carbon transition, and protect nature. Our global team of corporate and financial law experts specializes in climate risk and decarbonization, working across nine offices in Europe, Asia and North America.
Meet your Manager
In this role, you will be managed by Raphael Soffer, Climate & Energy Asia Lead lawyer. Raphael joined ClientEarth in 2018 and is based in Tokyo. He collaborates with civil society, regulators, and the private sector to facilitate the transition to a net-zero economy. Raphael focuses on strengthening corporate climate accountability standards and the recognition of climate risks. He also assists organisations aiming at speeding up the coal-to-clean transition in the Asia-Pacific region. Previously, Raphaël worked as a lawyer for international law firms, focusing on the development of energy and infrastructure projects.
Main Duties
- Legal Research, analysis and thought leadership - conduct research, prepare analysis, identify opportunities and help shape and deliver our strategy in the Philippines
- Strategic Development - Build and maintain a network of relationships in the Philippines, contribute to the development and implementation of ClientEarth's strategic priorities in the Philippines, ensuring alignment with regional and global strategies.
- Stakeholder Engagement - Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders:
Role requirements
- Relevant legal professional qualification in the Philippines
- Experience in corporate and financial law, including recent developments and trends regarding ESG, sustainability and CSR
- Strong interest in energy transition and the intersection of climate change and business
- Knowledge of formal and informal relationships, working practices etc. regarding business and financial regulators, institutions, markets and transactions in the Philippines
Note to candidates: We know that long lists of criteria can be daunting and that some candidates will not apply for a role unless they feel they are 100% qualified. If you feel you meet at least some of the essential criteria, we still encourage you to apply.
Contractual status
ClientEarth is not currently registered as an entity in the Philippines. We will therefore either employ the successful candidate via an Employer of Record arrangement, or as a Consultant (services contract). If you are invited to interview, we will discuss these different options with you during the interview.
Further Information
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ClientEarth 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. See our equity, diversity and inclusion journey page for more.
Please note that ClientEarth is only able to employ those who have the pre-existing legal right to work in the Philippines.
ClientEarth is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice or legal services to third parties.