Abogado Asociado — Derecho Ambiental y Gestión Social

EP Petroecuador seeks an Environmental & Social Management Lawyer for its Legal Department in Quito. Ecuador's oil operations — concentrated in the Amazon (Oriente) region — face stringent environmental requirements under the Código Orgánico del Ambiente and community consultation obligations.

The role involves managing environmental permitting, handling remediation claims, and advising on community relations and consulta previa (prior consultation) processes for indigenous communities affected by hydrocarbon activities.

• Managing environmental licensing and permitting for EP Petroecuador's operations
• Advising on compliance with environmental remediation orders and Contraloría audits
• Coordinating consulta previa processes with indigenous communities in the Oriente
• Handling environmental litigation and constitutional actions (acción de protección)
• Liaising with the Ministerio del Ambiente, Agua y Transición Ecológica on regulatory matters

• Título de Abogado from a recognised Ecuadorian university
• 3-6 years of experience in environmental law, social management, or indigenous rights
• Knowledge of the Código Orgánico del Ambiente and environmental licensing (SUIA) procedures
• Understanding of Ecuador's Derechos de la Naturaleza constitutional framework
• Experience with consulta previa processes and community engagement
• Willingness to travel to operational sites in the Oriente region