# Lawyer at Clientearth

> Hybrid · Japan · Unspecified · Other · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/pinpoint%3Aclientearth%3A492368 (read 2026-11-05).

## Facts (observed)

- Company: [Clientearth](https://alderhq.app/companies/clientearth)
- Location text: Tokyo, Tokyo
- Where it can be done from (inferred): Hybrid · Japan (evidence: "Location: Tokyo, Tokyo")
- Posted: already open when tracking began; date unknown
- First seen by alder: 2026-11-04 · last verified: 2026-11-04
- Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times
- Apply on the employer's site: https://jobs.clientearth.org/en/postings/d2b86ef0-8d16-41f6-9962-63a64fdc0631

## Pay and sponsorship

- Posted pay: not posted
- Market band for similar posted roles (Tokyo, n 4): p25 $27k, median $34k, p75 $129k

## Description (the employer's text)

This is a unique opportunity for an energy, environmental, corporate, financial and / or litigation Japan-qualified lawyer (bengoshi) with interest in energy and / or environmental law, policy and regulation to make a key contribution to the work of ClientEarth in Japan. The Lawyer will be a team member in ClientEarth’s Tokyo office and will participate in using the law creatively and effectively to protect people and the planet.

IMPORTANT NOTE TO CANDIDATES: We are working with the Recruitment Agency Major, Lindsey & Africa (MLS) to recruit for this role. MLS will be handling all candidate communications. When you click on the "Apply" button on this page you will be taken to a page on the MLS website where you can register your interest in the position.

### Responsibilities

- Conduct and oversee research and analysis, identify opportunities, and help shape and deliver our strategy to increase climate ambition and accelerate the energy transition.
- Participate in shaping and delivering strategy for using energy, environmental, corporate and financial law, policy and regulation in engagement, advocacy and legal interventions to drive climate ambition and action and accelerate the energy transition in Japan
- Participate in legal capacity building on energy and environmental law, policy and regulation
### Skills

- Experience: Experience working in a law firm, in-house department and/or government or regulator in Japan.
- Language skills: Fluent level in Japanese and conversational English.
- Qualification: Member of a Japan bar preferred (qualified as a Bengoshi), but may consider foreign admission if applicable skillset.

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