Lawyers for Climate Action is Hiring!

We are excited to be hiring a lawyer to join our team.

This is a unique opportunity for a motivated, inquisitive, and passionate lawyer to use their legal skills and experience to make a meaningful difference to New Zealand’s climate response. 

We’re looking for someone who:

  • cares about climate change and is excited by the opportunity to help Lawyers for Climate Action make a real difference in this area. 

  • has a law degree and at least 1-2y PQE, preferably in litigation (i.e., as a judges’ clerk or in a litigation team at a law firm). We are also open to candidates with more experience, particularly if they want to join on a part-time basis. 

  • has excellent oral and written communication skills. 

  • is a team player but also a proactive self-starter, capable of working flexibly and rolling up their sleeves to do a variety of tasks. We’re a small and nimble team which means your work will be varied, and you need to be comfortable digging into a wide range of legal and climate-related matters. 

  • is comfortable and keen to own and help shape the role to deliver maximum impact. 

  • has strong problem-solving skills with a creative and innovative mindset, and is open to learning new things. 

  • demonstrates a high standard of professional behaviours, including collaboration, honesty, and integrity.

  • shares our commitment to honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Te Ao Māori in our work.

If you think you would be a great fit for the role, please send us: 

  • Your CV.

  • A cover letter outlining why you want to work at Lawyers for Climate Action NZ, and why you think you’re a great fit for the role. 

  • Two referees.

  • Your preferred start date.

  • A writing sample (this could be an article you’ve written or a piece of work you have done. It doesn’t need to be a legal document). 

Please email your application to jessica@lawyersforclimateaction.nz 

Applications close at 5pm on Friday 13 September.

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