Lawyer, Marine Biodiversity Conservation

Overview

This fixed-term, full-time remote role supports marine biodiversity conservation work in Indonesia and the broader region, leveraging expertise in marine and biodiversity law, policy, and regulation. The position contributes to an early-stage nature strategy and involves advancing legal research and analysis, stakeholder engagement, and advocacy work connected to biodiversity conservation efforts.

The appointment is for one year, with the possibility of extension based on performance, funding, and organisational need.

Responsibilities

• Strategy Development: Collaborate with the line manager to develop and implement strategic priorities for legal research and analysis, including:
  • Conduct in-depth research and analysis on marine biodiversity conservation law, policy, and regulation in Indonesia
  • Identify and assess relatively complex legal and policy problems
  • Develop practical options in consultation with the line manager
  • Lead delivery of agreed marine biodiversity legal workstreams
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders in Indonesia, including:
  • Government agencies
  • Industry leaders
  • Civil society organisations
  • Donors
• Advocacy and Representation: Represent the organization in agreed public forums and networking events by:
  • Presenting the organization’s work
  • Advocating for biodiversity action within approved positions
  • Consulting with the line manager on sensitive or strategically significant matters
• Research, Drafting, and Communication:
  • Conduct legal, technical, and factual research and drafting
  • Present work internally and externally to various stakeholders

Requirements

• Fluent (CEFR level C2) in English
• Fluent (CEFR level C2) in Bahasa Indonesia
• Experience in marine biodiversity conservation law, policy, and regulation, particularly in:
  • MPAs
  • OECMs
  • Traditional knowledge of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLCs)
  • IUU fishing
• Specific knowledge of Indonesia’s marine biodiversity conservation landscape, including progress towards GBF implementation and the 30x30 target
• Knowledge of formal and informal relationships and working practices involving:
  • Policymakers and regulators
  • Civil society organisations (CSOs) and networks
  • Traditional knowledge holders in Indonesia
• Ability to engage constructively with a range of external stakeholders and represent the organization confidently in various forums

Preferred Qualifications

• Not specified.

Compensation & Benefits

• Rp420,000,000 / year

Location

• Remote – Jakarta

Employment Details

• Fixed Term – Full Time
• Reporting to Joyce Melcar Tan

Application Timeline

• Deadline to submit an initial application: 16 November 2026
• If selected after initial screening, additional information will be requested in the form of 3 additional questions
• Deadline to submit answers to the additional questions: 22 November 2026
• Interviews will take place the week beginning 2 December

Work Authorization

The employer is only able to employ applicants with pre-existing legal right to work in the countries listed at the top of this job advert.

Additional Notes

• The organization is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice or legal services to third parties.