Lawyer, Finance (Regional)

This is an excellent opportunity for a finance lawyer with experience in Asian financial markets, regulation or sustainable finance to contribute to the work of ClientEarth. The successful candidate will play a key role in advancing the low-carbon transition across Asia, leveraging their expertise in finance law, financial regulation, sustainable finance and climate-related financial risk.

ClientEarth is a group of international legal experts on climate, energy, and the environment. We use the law in partnership with governments, the private sector, and the public to address climate change, capture the opportunities of the low-carbon transition, and protect nature. Our global team of corporate and financial law experts specializes in climate risk and decarbonization, working across nine offices in Europe, Asia and North America.

Application DeadlineJuly 26, 2026DepartmentGlobal ImpactEmployment TypeFixed Term – Full TimeLocationRemote – JakartaWorkplace typeFully remoteCompensationRp455,000,000 / yearReporting ToHannah Chan

This role's hiring manager:

Hannah Chan

Main duties

• Legal research, analysis and thought leadership – conduct research, prepare analysis, identify opportunities and help shape and deliver ClientEarth’s regional finance strategy across Asia
• Strategic Development – Build and maintain a regional network of relationships across Asia
• Advocacy and Representation

See the job description (below) for a full list of duties for this role.

Role requirements

• Fluent ( CEFR level C2) in English
• Fluent ( CEFR level C2) in Filipino and/or Bahasa Indonesia
• Law degree or equivalent
• Relevant legal professional qualification in the Philippines or Indonesia
• Experience in finance law, financial regulation, sustainable finance and climate-related financial risk, including recent developments and trends regarding ESG, sustainability and CSR
• Specific experience in and knowledge of financial law, regulation, markets and institutions in one or more Asian jurisdictions
• Knowledge of formal and informal relationships, working practices and market dynamics regarding financial regulators, supervisors, institutions, investors and transactions in Asia

See the job description (below) for a full list of requirements for this role.

Note to candidates: We know that long lists of criteria can be daunting and that some candidates will not apply for a role unless they feel they are 100% qualified . If you feel you meet at least some of the essential criteria, we still encourage you to apply. Important dates to note: Applications close on 26 July 2026 and if you are requested to submit additional information, the deadline to have this submitted is the 28th of July for your application to be fully considered. Please also remember to check our recruitment process section at the bottom of the advert to get acquainted with our recruitment process for this role.

First interviews starting on the week of the 5th of August