Overview

Harris Hill is delighted to be working with a global initiative that examines the legal duties of corporate and investor decision–makers in the context of climate and nature risks. We are seeking a qualified US Lawyer with significant expertise in financial services and pensions law to lead the organisation's US–focused investor workstream. The position is offered as a fully remote fixed–term contract, and is open to candidates based in either the UK or the USA.

Role and Responsibilities

• Lead the organisation’s US–focused investor workstream and contribute to a strategic programme of legal analysis and stakeholder engagement.
• Scope and commission authoritative legal opinions; develop practical resources for investors; and build strong relationships with legal practitioners, institutional investors, regulators, academics and civil society organisations.
• Collaborate with colleagues in the UK to advance legal clarity around investor fiduciary duties within the US financial system.
• Engage with leading experts worldwide and contribute to shaping the legal foundations for better climate and nature governance across the financial system.

Qualifications and Experience

• Strong background in the US legal and regulatory system, with deep expertise in financial services regulation, fiduciary duties, or pensions law.
• Experience working with institutional investors, asset managers, pension funds or regulators.
• Ability to translate complex legal concepts for a range of audiences.
• Demonstrated interest in the role of law in addressing climate and nature–related financial risks.

Contract and Application Details

The role offers a remote fixed–term contract; open to candidates based in the UK or the USA. The deadline for applications is 25 September 2025 at 23:59, but applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and early applications are encouraged.

Please note: Only successful applicants will be contacted with further information.

As a leading charity recruitment specialist and a certified B Corp, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever–improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.