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Environmental & Climate Change Lawyer

UNEP (United Nations Environment Programme) · Nairobi, · Hybrid · KSh500,000 - KSh900,000/month

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Position Overview

Location: Nairobi,

Compensation: KSh500,000 - KSh900,000/month

Experience: 5+ years

Position: Senior

Type: Job

Practice Area: Environmental Law

Remote: Hybrid

Posted: Mar 15, 2026

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.

Perks & Benefits

Legal career opportunities, Professional development, Competitive compensation, Health benefits, Retirement planning

Compensation

KSh500,000 - KSh900,000/month

Practice Area

Environmental Law

Position

Senior

Required Skills

Environmental law, Climate change, International treaties, Policy drafting, Multilateral negotiations

Industry

Legal

Applicant Location Requirements

Applicants must be located in: US

Application Contact

Contact: UNEP (United Nations Environment Programme) Hiring Team

Email: careers@unep.org

Application Deadline

June 30, 2026

Employment Type

Full time