Lawyer, Environmental Democracy (Parental leave cover)
Application Deadline: 14 June 2026
Department: Global Impact
Employment Type: Fixed Term – Full Time
Location: Berlin
Reporting To: Sebastian Bechtel
Compensation: €4,960 / month
Description
The compensation for this role is: EUR4.960,41 gross per month
The Environmental Democracy team works towards the correct implementation and enforcement of the 'Aarhus Convention', that is, the UNECE Convention on Access to Information, Public Participation in Decision-making and Access to Justice in Environmental Matters – the most progressive international agreement for citizens' rights to information, participation and access to justice in Europe. The team aims to advance the principles of accountability, transparency and responsiveness for the good governance of EU institutions and national public authorities.
This is a fixed-term parental leave cover role (8 months). The post holder will contribute to the management of a portfolio of ongoing strategic litigation cases related to climate and water protection. The post holder will also support various strategic interventions with a particular focus on access to justice issues in Germany and, where relevant, other selected European jurisdictions.
Main duties
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Role requirements
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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.
Further Information
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ClientEarth is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice or legal services to third parties.
Verschlagwortet als: Berufseinsteiger, Berufserfahren
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