Environmental Rights Litigator, Europe

Social Impact Guide; Brussel Hoofdstad; Hybrid; EUR 51,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Client Earth in Brussels seeks a mid-level lawyer focused on fundamental rights to lead strategic litigation at national and EU levels, developing rights-based interventions and contributing to enforcement of environmental rights.

The role requires a law degree with HR specialization and experience in national courts and the European Court of Human Rights. Hybrid working pattern, full-time preferred.

Qualifications

• Law degree with specialization in human rights law.
• Experience litigating fundamental rights cases in national courts.
• Experience of litigation before the European Court of Human Rights.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to setting strategy for the Fundamental Rights work area, identifying innovative legal interventions using fundamental rights.
• Lead the planning and delivery of agreed litigation and advocacy strategies, discussing key decisions with the Fundamental Rights Lead and team.
• Initiate and maintain collaborative partnerships with civil society organisations, local communities, external counsel, science and policy experts.

Skills

Litigation experience

Strategy development

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Law degree with HR specialization

Job description

Client Earth in Brussels seeks a mid-level lawyer focused on fundamental rights to lead strategic litigation at national and EU levels, developing rights-based interventions and contributing to enforcement of environmental rights.

The role requires a law degree with HR specialization and experience in national courts and the European Court of Human Rights. Hybrid working pattern, full-time preferred.