Job Description

Qualification Requirements

Job Qualifications:

Education and Professional Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree, with eligibility to practice law while based in Africa.
• Minimum 4–6 years of relevant legal experience working in or advising at an international level, including experience working cross-culturally.

Experience and Skills:

• Proven experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex agreements across multiple jurisdictions.
• Experience with complex commercial, corporate, or NGO regulatory matters.
• Experience managing outside counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
• Excellent analytical skills and legal judgment, with the ability to balance risk and operational realities.
• Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across language barriers, time differences, and diverse teams located remotely across a large geographic region.
• Ability to work independently and manage heavy workloads and competing priorities under tight deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a world-class, service-oriented, client-focused team, and to be a pleasant, collegial, and supportive colleague.
• Fluency in written and spoken English and French in a professional, business setting.
• Strong digital literacy and administrative skills relevant to legal practice.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to travel to locations in Africa (and potentially the USA).

Application process

Interested candidates, who meet the above qualifications, skills and experience, should apply at the tab below by June 22, 2026.

WCS is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to hiring and supporting a diverse workforce. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment and look for future team members who share that same value.

Opportunity Type

Global Conservation Full-Time

Salary Range

Competitive salary commensurate with experience