Head of Pollution and Climate Change Programme

C40 Cities is hiring a Head of Pollution and Climate Change Programme in Cape Town or Johannesburg. The role requires a senior attorney with over 5 years of litigation experience to lead environmental advocacy and strategic litigation for communities. Responsibilities include directing a team, advising on legal matters, engaging with stakeholders, and enhancing the programme's visibility through communications.
Programme Head: Pollution and Climate Change

We are seeking a senior attorney to lead our Pollution and Climate Change programme. Based in Cape Town or Johannesburg, this position is for an admitted attorney or advocate with 5 or more years' litigation and legal advocacy experience post qualification, to strategically direct and oversee environmental and constitutional rights-based litigation in the programme.

The ideal candidate should have a particular interest in advocating for better environmental laws, litigating on behalf of affected communities, civil society organisations; and facilitating networking among relevant stakeholders and supporting activists.

Key Responsibilities
• Strategically lead the Pollution & Climate Change programme and team of litigation attorneys, providing direction and advice.
• Provide key strategic advice and direction in litigation, overseeing the programme's strategic litigation for communities and civil society organisations.
• Lead and provide oversight over the programme's advocacy and engagement with regulators, corporates, and other stakeholders that impact pollution and climate change.
• Build the profile of the programme by leading a communications plan, which includes writing editorials and media releases, and giving media interviews.