Advocate Lawyer- Carbon Credit

Job Description: Carbon Credit Legal Advocate.

Position Title: Carbon Credit Legal Advocate. Location: Mumbai Employment Type: Full-Time Experience Level: 4-5 years

Position Summary

We are seeking a Carbon Credit Legal Advocate to provide expert legal advice, advocacy, and support related to carbon credit projects and markets. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in ensuring compliance with evolving environmental laws, navigating international and domestic carbon credit frameworks, and advocating for sustainable climate solutions. This role involves working closely with clients, regulatory agencies, and market participants to facilitate legally sound and ethically robust carbon credit transactions.

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Key Responsibilities

Legal Advisory and Compliance:

• Advise clients on legal frameworks governing carbon credit projects, including those related to the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM), voluntary carbon markets, and compliance markets (e.g., EU ETS, CORSIA).
• Ensure compliance with international, regional, and national climate policies, including the Paris Agreement, local emission reduction requirements, and carbon accounting protocols.

Contract Drafting and Negotiation:

• Draft and negotiate contracts related to carbon credit transactions, such as Emission Reduction Purchase Agreements (ERPAs), financing agreements, and licensing arrangements.
• Review project documentation to assess legal risks and ensure enforce ability.

Advocacy and Representation:

• Represent clients in regulatory proceedings, negotiations with governments, and disputes over carbon credit claims or certifications.
• Advocate for clients in lobbying efforts for favorable carbon credit regulations and policies.

Market Analysis and Strategy:

• Monitor developments in carbon credit markets and advise clients on legal implications of new mechanisms, technologies, and methodologies.
• Develop strategies to minimize risks and maximize opportunities in carbon credit projects.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Collaborate with project developers, NGOs, governments, and industry stakeholders to ensure projects align with legal and environmental standards.
• Facilitate dispute resolution between parties involved in carbon credit generation or transactions.

Capacity Building:

• Provide training and guidance to clients and internal teams on legal aspects of carbon credit markets.
• Develop knowledge resources on legal trends in environmental markets.

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Qualifications and Skills

Education:

• A Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree is required. Specialization in environmental, energy, or international law is highly preferred.

Experience:

• 37 years of legal experience, particularly in environmental law, renewable energy, or carbon markets.
• Familiarity with carbon certification standards such as Verra, Gold Standard, and American Carbon Registry.

Skills:

• Strong understanding of international and domestic environmental regulations, particularly climate change-related policies.
• Exceptional contract negotiation and drafting skills.
• Effective communication, advocacy, and conflict resolution abilities.

Attributes:

• Passion for climate change mitigation and sustainable development.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to assess risks and propose innovative solutions.
• Willingness to stay updated with evolving carbon credit markets and technologies.