Remote Lawyer: Marine Biodiversity Conservation (Indonesia)

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

Job summary

ClientEarth is seeking a highly qualified lawyer to support its new FOLU programme in Japan and Southeast Asia, focusing on marine biodiversity conservation in Indonesia and the wider region. This is a remote, fixed-term one-year position with potential extension based on performance and funding.

You will conduct legal and policy research, engage with Indonesian stakeholders, and help develop and maintain partnerships across Asia to strengthen nature conservation efforts.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with experience in marine biodiversity conservation law, policy, and regulation.
• Experience in MPAs, OECMs, IPLCs, or IUU fishing.
• Knowledge of Indonesia’s marine biodiversity conservation landscape and GBF/30x30 targets.
• Strong relationships with policymakers, regulators, CSOs, and networks in Indonesia.
• Ability to engage external stakeholders and represent ClientEarth.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic priorities for the role’s marine biodiversity legal workstreams.
• Conduct in-depth legal research and analysis on Indonesia’s marine biodiversity issues.
• Engage with government agencies, industry, CSOs, and donors.
• Represent ClientEarth at public forums and networking events.

Skills

Fluent English

Fluent Bahasa Indonesia

Legal research

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Law degree

Job description

ClientEarth is seeking a highly qualified lawyer to support its new FOLU programme in Japan and Southeast Asia, focusing on marine biodiversity conservation in Indonesia and the wider region. This is a remote, fixed-term one-year position with potential extension based on performance and funding.

You will conduct legal and policy research, engage with Indonesian stakeholders, and help develop and maintain partnerships across Asia to strengthen nature conservation efforts.