Attorney, Litigation (0878)

This is an excellent opportunity to join ClientEarth’s Purposeful Markets Initiative within our growing North America team. ClientEarth is an international environmental legal organization that works on the full suite of environmental issues globally. The Purposeful Markets Initiative is an innovative program using corporate and financial law to drive greater integration of climate-related risks into the management decisions of influential actors in the corporate and financial sectors. Our objective, and the focus of this role, is to drive the shift toward business strategies and financial flows that limit climate change and nature loss and are cleaner and more sustainable. We believe that protecting the planet and all life on Earth can be consistent with—and is indeed necessary to—supporting a resilient economy.

You will be part of a vibrant and expanding global team that uses multiple leverage points, from litigation and regulatory complaints to advocacy and policy reform, to integrate climate-related risks and externalities into the existing laws that govern businesses and economic systems.

Meet your Manager

In this role, you will be managed by Jay Rossiter. Jay joined ClientEarth in 2024 and is based in Los Angeles.

Main Duties

• Identifying, scoping, investigating, evaluating, and initiating litigation using corporate and financial laws to require disclosure of and action on climate risks;
• Identifying opportunities and developing and implementing strategies for impact in business and financial sectors;
• Evaluating and managing the risks and opportunities of potential cases and their potential strategic benefits to climate objectives;
• Participating in all phases of ongoing litigation.
• Developing and nurturing relationships with partner organizations and other stakeholders;

See the job description (below) for a full list of duties for this role.

Role requirements

• Law degree or equivalent
• Admission to practice in at least one US state, California preferred
• Significant commercial litigation experience
• A strong interest in the intersection of climate change risks and opportunities with financial markets
• Excellent legal research, analysis, writing, advisory and advocacy skills

See the job description (below) for a full list of requirements for this role.

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 an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Please note that ClientEarth is only able to employ those who have the existing legal right to work in the United States

ClientEarth is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice or legal services to third parties.