Environmental & Climate Change Lawyer
International Organization
501-1000 employees
0 Applicants · 88 Views
· Posted 46 days ago
Position Overview
Location:
Nairobi, Kenya 
Compensation:
KSh500,000 - KSh900,000/month
Experience:
5+ years
Position:
Senior
Type:
Job
Practice Area:
Environmental Law
Remote:
Hybrid
Posted:
Deadline:
Jun 30, 2026
Job Description
The UN Environment Programme in Nairobi is seeking a legal officer to support the development of international environmental law instruments. You will work on climate change negotiations, biodiversity treaties, and pollution control frameworks affecting developing nations.
Responsibilities
Provide legal advice on multilateral environmental agreements. Support climate change negotiation processes. Draft legal opinions on environmental governance issues. Coordinate with member states on environmental treaty implementation.
Requirements
Advanced degree in law (LLM preferred) specializing in environmental or international law. 5+ years experience in environmental law or policy. Fluency in English; French is an advantage.
Compensation
KSh500,000 - KSh900,000/month
Practice Area
Position
Senior
Required Skills
Environmental law, Climate change, International treaties, Policy drafting, Multilateral negotiations
Industry
Legal
Application Deadline
June 30, 2026
Employment Type
Full time
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