Environmental & Climate Law Consultant (ET)

The World Bank Group

Washington (District of Columbia)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 210,000

Part time

5 days ago

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Job summary

World Bank seeks an Extended Term Consultant (ETC) to advise on environmental and natural resource law across Bank projects. You will help shape policy positions, address safeguard issues, and support climate and related transactional work, coordinating with LEG staff and HQ units to deliver compliant, sustainable outcomes.

Required JD/LLM with 5–7 years' experience; English fluency is essential with French/Spanish/Arabic/Portuguese desirable.

Qualifications

Law degree and admission to the Bar in at least one jurisdiction.
5–7 years of relevant experience in environmental, natural resources and/or climate change law.
Ability to formulate policy positions and defend them with clients and management.

Responsibilities

Provide environmental and natural resource legal advice for Bank projects and policy work.
Offer timely guidance on safeguard policies and environmental and social frameworks.
Support capacity building with Bank staff and borrower countries on E&S law.
Assist with climate policy and transactional work, including carbon funds and related agreements.
Collaborate across Bank units and coordinate with LEG staff on project issues.