Lawyer/legal consultant,* Corporate

Lawyer/legal consultant,* Corporate & Finance (0946) ₱2,100,000 gross per annum Location: Manila Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract Duration: 1 year Hours: Full Time or Part Time Full time preferred, but would consider someone working 80% of the time Closing Date: 17 November 2025 First Interview Dates: Starting from the 1st of December About the role This is an excellent opportunity for a Philippines qualified lawyer to contribute to the work of ClientEarth . The successful candidate will play a key role in advancing the low-carbon transition in the Philippines and across Asia, leveraging their expertise in corporate and finance law. ClientEarth is a group of international legal experts on climate, energy, and the environment. We use the law in partnership with governments, the private sector, and the public to address climate change, capture the opportunities of the low-carbon transition, and protect nature. Our global team of corporate and financial law experts specializes in climate risk and decarbonization, working across nine offices in Europe, Asia and North America. Meet your Manager In this role, you will be managed byRaphael Soffer , Climate & Energy Asia Lead lawyer. Raphael joined ClientEarth in 2018 and is based in Tokyo. He collaborates with civil society, regulators, and the private sector to facilitate the transition to a net-zero economy. Raphael focuses on strengthening corporate climate accountability standards and the recognition of climate risks. He also assists organisations aiming at speeding up the coal-to-clean transition in the Asia-Pacific region. Previously, Raphaël worked as a lawyer for international law firms, focusing on the development of energy and infrastructure projects. Main Duties Legal Research , a nalysis and thought leadership - conduct research, prepare analysis, identify opportunities and help shape and deliver our strategy in the Philippines Strategic Development - Build and maintain a network of relationships in the Philippines, contribute to the development and implementation of ClientEarth's strategic priorities in the Philippines, ensuring alignment with regional and global strategies. Stakeholder Engagement - Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders : See the job description (below) for a full list of duties for this role. Role requirements Relevant legal professional qualification in the Philippines E xperience in corporate and financi al law , including recent developments and trends regarding ESG, sustainability and CSR Strong interest in energy transition and the intersection of climate change and business Knowledge of formal and informal relationships, working practices etc. regarding business and financial regulators, institutions, markets and transactions in t he Philippines See the job description (below) for a full list of requirements for this role. Contractual status ClientEarth is not currently registered as an entity in the Philippines. We will therefore either employ the successful candidate via an Employer of Record arrangement, or as a Consultant (services contract). If you are invited to interview, we will discuss these different options with you during the interview. Further Information Have a question about this job? Please visit our Careers site for advice on applying, FAQs, and more. Please note that ClientEarth is only able to employ those who have the pre-existing legal right to work inthe Philippines. ClientEarth is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice or legal services to third parties. Documents - Download the full job description and person specification Create job alerts and receive notifications by email when suitable vacancies are published on this site. #J-18808-Ljbffr