Lawyer, Marine Biodiversity Conservation

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Indonesia.

📋 Description

• Develop and execute ClientEarth’s strategic objectives for the designated work area.

• Perform comprehensive research and analysis on marine biodiversity conservation laws, policies, and regulations in Indonesia.

• Identify and evaluate relatively complex legal and policy challenges.

• Create practical solutions in collaboration with the line manager.

• Oversee the implementation of agreed-upon marine biodiversity legal workstreams.

• Establish and nurture relationships with government bodies, industry leaders, civil society organizations, and donors in Indonesia.

• Represent ClientEarth at public forums and networking events.

• Communicate the organization’s initiatives and advocate for biodiversity action within established positions.

• Collaborate with partners and build and sustain relationships throughout Indonesia and Asia.

• Contribute to ClientEarth’s nascent nature strategy and actively advance its initiatives in Indonesia.

• Conduct legal, technical, and factual research, along with drafting documents.

• Present findings internally and externally to various stakeholders.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must be a qualified lawyer.

• Proficient in English (CEFR level C2).

• Proficient in Bahasa Indonesia (CEFR level C2).

• Experience in marine biodiversity conservation law, policy, and regulation, particularly concerning MPAs, OECMs, traditional knowledge of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLCs), or IUU fishing.

• Specific knowledge of Indonesia’s marine biodiversity conservation landscape and advancements towards GBF implementation and the 30x30 target.

• Understanding of formal and informal relationships and working practices involving policymakers, regulators, civil society organizations (CSOs), networks, and traditional knowledge holders in Indonesia.

• Ability to engage constructively with a variety of external stakeholders and confidently represent ClientEarth in multiple forums.

• Must have a pre-existing legal right to work in the countries specified at the top of the job advertisement.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements.

• Employer accredited by Flexa.

• Remote work options available.

• Fixed-term position with potential for extension based on performance, funding, and organizational requirements.

• Commitment to diversity and inclusion.

• Legal right-to-work support limited to the listed countries (no sponsorship provided).