Senior Lawyer, Energy Systems

16 hours ago


Manila, National Capital Region, Philippines ClientEarth Full time ₱2,100,000 - ₱2,500,000 per year

Senior Lawyer, Energy Systems - Philippines ₱2.1 million to ₱2.5 million per year Location: Manila Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract Duration: Fixed-term contract to December 2025, with the possibility of extension or conversion to a permanent position. Hours: Full Time Starting from the 11th of June About the role

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified energy lawyer in the Philippines to contribute to ClientEarth's Energy Systems, Asia Programme. The successful candidate will play a key role in advancing the low-carbon transition in the Philippines and across Asia, leveraging their expertise in energy law, policy, and regulation. This is a fixed-term position from July to December 2025, with the possibility of extension or conversion to a permanent role based on performance and organizational needs.

The position is remote based in Metro Manila, Philippines, with occasional travel within Asia and internationally. In this role, you will engage with partners across the Philippines and Asia to strengthen and accelerate the low-carbon transition and address climate change. You will build a network of relationships in the Philippines, actively develop ClientEarth's work in the country, conduct legal, technical, and factual research and drafting; and present this work both internally and with external stakeholders.

Meet your Manager In this role, you will be managed by Tim Guanzon. Tim joined ClientEarth in September 2022 to work on energy regulation and markets in Asia. Previously, Tim was the Director for the Energy Committee under a Philippine Senator for nearly 6 years, focusing on legislation and oversight over the entire energy value chain.

She led the team that provided legal and technical support for the passage of 11 new energy laws. She is also an awardee of Women in Renewables Asia 2019. Main Duties Strategic Development: Contribute to the development and implementation of ClientEarth's strategic priorities in the Philippines.

Legal Research and Analysis Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with government agencies, industry leaders, civil society organizations, and international donors in the Philippines. Advocacy and Representation: Represent ClientEarth in public forums and networking events to raise the organization's profile and advocate for climate action. See the full job description and person specification for a comprehensive list of duties and requirements.

Qualifications and Requirements Relevant legal professional qualification in the Philippines Experience in energy law, policy, and regulation, especially in renewable energy For more information on applying, FAQs, and flexible working options, please visit our Careers site. Flexible working : We are proud to be a Flexa accredited employer. Our policy allows employees to work from home or another location in the country for 80% of the month, with the remaining 20% office-based.

See our Benefits page for details. ClientEarth values diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. Please note that only candidates with pre-existing legal rights to work in the Philippines can be employed.

ClientEarth is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice or services to third parties. Download the full job description and person specification for more details. #J-18808-Ljbffr



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