African Climate Legal Fellowship Programme 2026
Opportunities for experienced legal professionals to transition into the climate and environmental law sector
Find below opportunities across the African continent with public interest organizations working on climate and environmental law. In addition to these job opportunities, which are full-time, 18-month positions, Fellows will take part in tailored programming designed to further their career transitions: Training, support, community-building, and an in-person Launch Convening in an African location.
This fellowship is designed as a career transition program for experienced attorneys who are not currently working in the public interest climate and environmental law sector. Please do not apply for these roles if you are actively working in this sector. If you have questions about eligibility, please reach out.
To apply email your CV, a motivation letter, and a completed biosummary form to the address on the job advert.
If anything is unclear, please click on a vacancy below and send an email to the address listed in the "To apply" section. Otherwise, please email info@actionappointments.co.za with any queries.
Climate & Environmental Attorney
Social Action
The Attorney will join Social Action’s multidisciplinary team to support strategic litigation, legal research, policy advocacy, stakeholder engagement, and community centered environmental justice initiatives.
Port Harcourt or Abuja, Nigeria
Closing Date:
Wednesday, 19 August 2026
Climate & Environmental Justice Advocate
Kituo Cha Sheria
The successful candidate will provide legal support to communities affected by extractive industries, infrastructure development, and climate change, strengthening Kituo's strategic environmental and climate litigation and advocacy work.
Nairobi, Kenya
Closing Date:
Friday, 14 August 2026
Senior Legal Fellow
Natural Justice
The Senior Legal Fellow will work across all three work streams in the Hub to provide legal support to indigenous people and local communities, particularly in relation to climate justice matters, indigenous rights, land rights and human rights.
South Africa, Remote
Closing Date:
Friday, 14 August 2026
Program Lawyer
Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR)
Reporting to the Programmes Director, the Programme Lawyer will help strengthen Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights' climate and environmental justice portfolio through strategic litigation, legal research and policy advocacy.
Harare, Zimbabwe
Closing Date:
Monday, 10 August 2026
Mining Attorney
The Centre for Environmental Rights
The Mining Attorney will advocate for better environmental and climate laws and improved implementation of laws, litigating on behalf of affected communities and civil society organisations, facilitating networking among relevant stakeholders and supporting activists.
Johannesburg (preferred) or Cape Town
Closing Date:
Monday, 10 August 2026
Climate Justice Legal Counsel
Center for Strategic Litigation
The Climate Justice Legal Counsel will support the development and implementation of CSL's Climate Justice Portfolio through legal research, strategic litigation, policy analysis, evidence development, community engagement, and regional collaboration.
Zanzibar, Tanzania
Closing Date:
Monday, 10 August 2026
Power Sector Lawyer
Law for Energy Transitions Africa
The Power Sector Lawyer will provide high-quality legal and policy analysis, support strategic advocacy and legal interventions in Nigeria, help build the technical capacity of civil society partners in Nigeria, and contribute to LETA's wider legal and institutional work across the continent.
Nigeria
Closing Date:
Monday, 10 August 2026
Climate Justice Legal Fellow
Katiba Institute
The Legal Fellow will be responsible for providing legal advice to members of the public, supporting local organisations, communities, and community partners through capacity-building, and providing technical and other support to civil society partners on matters related to climate justice.