Legal Counsel at Campaigns at Greenpeace International

Greenpeace International is an equal opportunity employer with a longstanding commitment of providing a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual. We recognise and value the benefits and strengths that diversity brings to our employees and the whole organisation and we thrive in an environment that encourages respect and trust. We do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship, colour, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic and would like to invite you especially to apply.

Qualifications

• University degree in law (required)
• Admission and good standing with a bar association that confers attorney-client privilege for advice given by in-house counsel (required)
• Substantial and demonstrable experience working as a professional lawyer (required – ideally at least 5 years), preferably in an international context
• Experience of using law in a campaigning context (preferred)
• Demonstrable knowledge of and experience in one or more of the following fields: international human rights law, criminal law, law of the sea, international environmental law (required)
• Experience in civil, administrative and/or criminal litigation (required), with experience in corporate accountability, climate litigation and/or biodiversity litigation being highly desirable
• Experience in freedom of expression and freedom of peaceful assembly litigation (preferred)
• Ability to develop, implement and manage complex projects and to guide legal project teams
• Outstanding influencing skills, plus strong negotiation, conflict resolution, communication and presentation skills
• Ability to communicate complex legal issues, tailored to targeted audiences
• Strong skills in capacity-building, training and knowledge transfer
• Analytical skills and digital literacy
• Proficient written and spoken English (required), with knowledge/proficiency in additional languages preferred
• Ability to work under pressure, with the flexibility to work with colleagues across multiple time zones and to travel internationally if required
• Demonstrable support for and belief in Greenpeace’s core aims and values.

Responsibilities 

• Support or develop and implement strategic litigations for campaigns at the domestic, regional and international levels;
• Conduct legal risk assessments of actions and investigations, advising on how to mitigate risk without compromising campaign impact, and communicating this advice to relevant stakeholders;
• Provide legal support to the Operations Department and the relevant NROs during the unfolding of activities and find opportunities to turn threats into campaigning opportunities;
• Handle campaign-related legal disputes involving GPI or its staff as defendants, including overseeing the development and implementation of legal strategies for defensive litigation;
• Ensuring proper legal representation of GPI and NROs, their staff and volunteers, when facing campaign-related proceedings;
• Support development of strategies that advance fundamental rights conducive to the functioning of a vibrant civil society and the protection of public watchdogs, including freedom of expression & assembly, freedom of association, transparency and accountability of governments and corporations at a systemic level.

Benefits 

You’ll be encouraged to develop both personally and professionally, taking advantage of the wide range of learning and development opportunities available to our staff. Staff can also access our wellness initiatives, such as yoga and meditation and also have the opportunity to join our global Equity, Diversity & Inclusion staff communities.

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