Legal Specialist, Climate Finance

VirtualVocations is hiring a Legal Specialist for Climate Finance, focusing on updating legal templates for performance-based financing. Responsibilities include reviewing policy changes, providing legal feedback, and collaborating with internal departments. Candidates should have a master's degree in Law or equivalent experience, at least seven years in relevant legal roles, and familiarity with UN legal frameworks. Proficiency in English is required, with Spanish or French as a plus.
A company is looking for a Legal Specialist, Performance-Based Climate Finance Legal Templates (Home-Based).

Key Responsibilities

Update the Performance Based Payment Agreement (PBPA) and Development Services Agreement (DSA) templates to reflect policy changes and ensure they are suitable for climate performance-based financing

Review proposed policy changes and provide legal feedback, including drafting mark-ups and participating in meetings

Liaise with internal departments to gather input and feedback on templates and policies

Required Qualifications

Advanced university degree (master's) in Law or a bachelor's degree in Law with two additional years of relevant experience

A minimum of seven years of relevant professional experience as a lawyer in the development or environmental sectors

Experience in a legal function within a United Nations organization or as a consultant for UN legal support

Proven experience in developing legal agreement templates and knowledge of applicable legal frameworks

Proficiency in written and spoken English; proficiency in Spanish or French is an asset