Strategic Rights Litigator - European Fundamental Rights

ClientEarth; Brussel; On-site; EUR 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

ClientEarth in Brussels seeks a Lawyer for the Fundamental Rights Europe team to lead strategic litigation at national and European levels, developing rights-based legal interventions to strengthen protections for communities and the environment.

Reporting to Vesselina Newman and working within the Global Impact department, this permanent full-time role (80% considered) offers a compelling opportunity to advance climate justice and collaborate with external partners and colleagues.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic litigation and advocacy planning for the Fundamental Rights Europe work.
• Contribute to setting strategy and alignment with programme priorities.
• Build partnerships with civil society, external counsel, and subject-matter experts.

Skills

Litigation experience

Strategic thinking

Education

Law degree

Human rights law specialization

Job description

ClientEarth in Brussels seeks a Lawyer for the Fundamental Rights Europe team to lead strategic litigation at national and European levels, developing rights-based legal interventions to strengthen protections for communities and the environment.

Reporting to Vesselina Newman and working within the Global Impact department, this permanent full-time role (80% considered) offers a compelling opportunity to advance climate justice and collaborate with external partners and colleagues.