Lawyer, Energy and Nature

ClientEarth; Makati; Remote; PHP 1,620,000 - 1,980,000; Full time

Job summary

ClientEarth in a remote Manila setting seeks a Lawyer, Energy and Nature to support its REM and FOLU programs in Southeast Asia. You will help advance the low‑carbon transition and biodiversity conservation through legal analysis, policy work, and regulatory insights.

You will engage with partners across Indonesia, the Philippines, Japan and the broader region, conducting research and drafting, and representing ClientEarth in a variety of forums.

Qualifications

• Must hold a law degree and be admitted to practice.
• Strong understanding of energy transition and biodiversity law.
• Experience with policy/regulatory frameworks in SE Asia.

Responsibilities

• Advance Southeast Asia energy transition and biodiversity law work.
• Conduct legal research on energy and biodiversity regulation.
• Engage with partners across Indonesia, the Philippines, Japan and the region.
• Represent ClientEarth in external forums.

Skills

Fluent English

Fluent Bahasa Indonesia or Filipino

Education

Law degree or equivalent

Job description

Lawyer, Energy and Nature

Application Deadline: 26 October 2026

Department: Global Impact

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Remote - Manila

Reporting To: Joyce Melcar Tan

Compensation: ₱1,800,000 / year

Description

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified lawyer with experience in energy transition and nature conservation law and policy in Southeast Asia, preferably Indonesia or the Philippines, to contribute to the work of ClientEarth’s work programmes in Japan and Southeast Asia on Resources, Energy, & Mobility (REM) and Food, Ocean, and Land Use (FOLU). The successful candidate will play a key role in advancing the low-carbon transition and conserving biodiversity in the region, leveraging their expertise in energy transition and biodiversity law, policy, and regulation. This is a remote position with an initial term of one year, with the possibility of extension based on performance, funding, and organisational need.

In this role, you will engage with partners across Indonesia, the Philippines, Japan and the broader region to strengthen and accelerate the low-carbon transition, contribute to our early-stage nature strategy, and develop and maintain effective relationships across the region. You will also actively develop ClientEarth’s work on the intersection of climate and biodiversity conservation; conduct legal, technical and factual research and drafting; and present our work both internally and externally to various stakeholders.

Important dates to note

• Deadline to submit an initial application: 26th of October
• If your profile passes initial screening, you will be asked to submit additional information in the form of 3 additional questions.
• The deadline to submit your answers to these questions is 1st of November
• If we do not receive a response to these questions by the deadline we will assume you are no longer interested in the role.
• Interviews will take place starting from the 11th of November

Please also review the "Our Hiring Process" section at the bottom of this advert to learn more about the stages involved for this specific role.

Main duties

• Strategy Development: Work closely with the line manager to develop and implement agreed strategic priorities in the region, providing country-level insights, identifying risks and lessons learned, and ensuring alignment with closely related regional and global strategies.
• Legal Research and Analysis: Conduct in-depth research and analysis on the legal and regulatory frameworks governing the energy transition and biodiversity conservation in the region.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders in Japan and Southeast Asia, including government agencies, industry leaders, civil society organisations, and donors.

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

Role requirements

• Fluent (CEFR level C2) in English
• Fluent (CEFR level C2) in Bahasa Indonesia or Filipino
• Law degree or equivalent
• Experience in energy law, policy, and regulation
• Experience in biodiversity conservation law, policy, and regulation
• Knowledge of the intersection between the energy transition and nature conservation
• Ability to engage constructively with a range of external stakeholders and represent ClientEarth confidently in various forums (essential)

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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Flexible working: We are proud to be a Flexa accredited Employer. Visit our Flexa Employer page for more information on our approach to flexible working. See our Benefits page for more as well as our flexible working FAQ.

ClientEarth values diversity and inclusion and the benefits this brings. We aim to appoint the most suitable candidate at all times and welcome applications from people from all different backgrounds. See our equity, diversity and inclusion journey page for more.

Please note that ClientEarth is only able to employ those who have the pre-existing legal right to work in the countries listed at the top of this job advert.

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