Program Lead, Latin America And Caribbean

This position is expected to be a remote role based on the East Coast of the United States, though other locations in the U.S. may be considered for well-qualified candidates.

Join ClientEarth Americas’ growing team to spearhead our legal work focused on Latin America and the Caribbean (“LAC”).

ClientEarth is an international environmental legal organization that works on the full suite of environmental issues globally. ClientEarth Americas is an independent 501(c)(3) organization that works in strategic partnership with ClientEarth Group, a UK-headquartered international group of entities.

As global lead for LAC work, you will coordinate strategy and ensure alignment across jurisdictions, working in close partnership with regional teams and contributing to ClientEarth’s overall organizational priorities.

NB: Please note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and this posting may be closed early.

Meet your Manager

In this role, you will be managed by Danielle Lackey. https://www.clientearth.us/about-us/our-team/danielle-lackey/

Danielle spearheads the strategic direction and leads programmatic work for ClientEarth Americas as its Executive Director. To empower this work, Danielle also builds relationships with key funders, engages with the Board of Directors, and oversees operational aspects of the organization. As a member of ClientEarth’s global management team, Danielle collaborates with her colleagues around the world in support of a shared global mission to bring about systemic change that protects the earth for – and with – its inhabitants.

Main Duties

• Spearheading ClientEarth’s legal strategy focused on Latin America and the Caribbean, including (1) strategic development and execution of cases and legal interventions in the U.S., (2) stewarding and facilitating the strategy across teams in the UK and around Europe, and (3) general coordination with colleagues and partners in Asia;
• Researching, analyzing, and developing strategies to employ U.S. law to address biodiversity loss- and climate-related financial risks and opportunities relevant to companies and financial institutions operating or investing in LAC;
• Evaluating and managing legal, reputational, and strategic risks and opportunities associated with potential cases and campaigns;
• Representing the organization with donors and contributing to fundraising and donor engagement efforts where appropriate (including developing and supporting compelling funding proposals, aligning narratives with organizational strategy and impact)

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

Role requirements

• Law degree or equivalent (essential)
• Admission to practice in at least one U.S. state (essential)
• Significant litigation or complex legal advocacy experience (essential)
• Experience as a senior associate or partner at a top-tier U.S. law firm and/or experience leading strategic litigation teams to advance novel impact litigation (essential)
• Demonstrated interest in the intersection of climate change, biodiversity loss, Indigenous rights, and financial and corporate systems (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. Our flexible working policy allows our people the choice to decide to work from home/another location in the country where their contract of employment is issued for 60% of their month, with the other 40% of their month being office-based See our Benefits page for more.

ClientEarth is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Read more about our commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion on our website.

Please note that ClientEarth is only able to employ those who have the existing legal right to work in the United States

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