Head of Accountable Finance & Climate Legal Strategy

CLIENTEARTH; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent environmental organization in Greater London is seeking a Finance Lead to manage its Accountable Finance team. The ideal candidate will have significant legal experience and a deep understanding of environmental law. You will lead and support a team of lawyers in delivering impactful legal strategies, while promoting organizational values and development initiatives. This role offers a flexible working environment, allowing for a blend of home and office work.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Substantial experience as a practising lawyer and/or legal academic with experience of corporate or financial sector laws.
• A demonstrated interest and understanding of climate, toxics and/or nature/biodiversity related issues.
• Knowledge of UK and/or EU law and institutions and litigation in UK and/or European courts.

Responsibilities

• Leads people management activities for ClientEarth lawyers and practitioners.
• Drives people and capability development activities through effective knowledge management.
• Contributes to the day-to-day work of the team as a legal expert and people leader.

Job description

A prominent environmental organization in Greater London is seeking a Finance Lead to manage its Accountable Finance team. The ideal candidate will have significant legal experience and a deep understanding of environmental law. You will lead and support a team of lawyers in delivering impactful legal strategies, while promoting organizational values and development initiatives. This role offers a flexible working environment, allowing for a blend of home and office work.