Application Guide

How to Apply for Legal Officer

at Opportunity Green

🏢 About Opportunity Green

Opportunity Green is a climate-focused legal organization that uses strategic litigation and legal advocacy to drive systemic change in environmental policy. Unlike traditional law firms, they specifically target high-impact legal actions across the UK, EU, and internationally to address climate change through legal levers. Working here offers the chance to apply legal skills directly to climate solutions in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

About This Role

As a Legal Officer at Opportunity Green, you'll support strategic climate litigation and regulatory actions by conducting legal research, drafting briefings, and collaborating with Legal Managers and external partners. This role is impactful because it directly contributes to legal cases with systemic implications for climate policy, working at the intersection of environmental law and advocacy to create tangible change.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve researching recent climate law developments in the EU, drafting a legal briefing for an upcoming regulatory action, and joining a virtual meeting with external NGO partners to coordinate strategy. You could also review court documents for ongoing litigation and collaborate with Legal Managers to refine arguments for maximum systemic impact.

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🎯 Who Opportunity Green Is Looking For

  • Has a law degree or equivalent experience with demonstrated knowledge of climate/environmental law frameworks in the UK or EU
  • Possesses 2+ years of relevant legal experience (e.g., litigation support, regulatory analysis, or NGO legal work) with transferable skills in research and drafting
  • Demonstrates a clear passion for using law as a tool for climate action, with examples of previous climate/environmental engagement
  • Produces meticulous, high-quality legal writing with strong analytical skills and attention to detail

📝 Tips for Applying to Opportunity Green

1

Highlight specific experience with climate/environmental law in your resume, such as relevant coursework, cases, or projects

2

Tailor your application to emphasize systemic impact—show how your legal skills have contributed to broader change, not just individual cases

3

Research and reference Opportunity Green's past legal actions or campaigns to show genuine interest in their specific approach

4

Include a writing sample that demonstrates legal analysis related to climate, environmental, or regulatory topics

5

Explicitly connect your passion for climate action to your legal skills, avoiding generic environmental enthusiasm without legal linkage

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Explain why you're drawn to Opportunity Green's specific model of using strategic legal actions for systemic climate impact", 'Provide concrete examples of your legal research, drafting, or analysis skills, ideally in climate/environmental contexts', 'Describe your experience collaborating with external partners or in multidisciplinary teams, as this role involves NGO and counsel partnerships', 'Articulate how your background aligns with tackling climate change through law, referencing relevant legal frameworks or cases']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Review Opportunity Green's website for their active cases, campaigns, and legal publications to understand their strategic focus
  • → Study recent climate litigation trends in the UK and EU, such as cases against governments or corporations for climate inaction
  • → Familiarize yourself with key climate/environmental laws and frameworks in the UK (e.g., Climate Change Act) and EU (e.g., Green Deal)
  • → Look into Opportunity Green's partner organizations or networks to grasp their collaborative approach

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Discuss a past legal research or drafting project related to climate, environmental, or regulatory issues
2 Explain how you would approach developing a legal action with systemic impact in the UK or EU climate context
3 Describe your experience working with external partners, such as NGOs or external counsel, on collaborative legal efforts
4 Share your perspective on a current climate law development in the UK or EU and its legal implications
5 Provide an example of a detailed legal analysis you conducted and how you ensured accuracy and quality
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Submitting a generic application without mentioning climate/environmental law or Opportunity Green's specific mission
  • Failing to provide concrete examples of legal research, drafting, or analysis skills in your resume or cover letter
  • Overemphasizing general passion for climate change without linking it to legal expertise or systemic change through law

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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