Application Guide

How to Apply for Legal Policy Manager

at Opportunity Green

🏢 About Opportunity Green

Opportunity Green is a climate-focused organization specializing in aviation decarbonization, operating at the intersection of policy, law, and advocacy. What makes them unique is their targeted approach to EU aviation policy, combining legal expertise with NGO collaboration to drive systemic change in one of the hardest-to-abate sectors. Someone might want to work here to directly influence EU climate legislation while being part of a specialized team tackling aviation emissions.

About This Role

This Legal Policy Manager role involves shaping EU aviation climate policy, specifically focusing on the aviation Emissions Trading System (ETS) and related legislation. You'll translate complex legal analysis into actionable advocacy materials and directly engage with Brussels policymakers and NGOs. This role is impactful because you'll be at the forefront of designing policies that could significantly reduce aviation emissions across Europe.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve analyzing new EU aviation policy documents, drafting a consultation response on ETS revisions, and preparing for meetings with DG CLIMA officials. You'd likely collaborate with NGO partners to align advocacy strategies and translate legal developments into actionable briefings for the climate community.

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🎯 Who Opportunity Green Is Looking For

  • Has 2+ years of hands-on experience navigating Brussels policymaking processes and EU institutions
  • Possesses specific knowledge of the EU Emissions Trading System, with demonstrated experience in aviation ETS policy analysis
  • Holds a law degree or equivalent legal qualification with experience interpreting and applying EU environmental legislation
  • Can demonstrate experience creating policy briefings and consultation responses that have influenced actual policy debates

📝 Tips for Applying to Opportunity Green

1

Quantify your Brussels experience: Instead of saying 'worked in Brussels,' specify which institutions you engaged with (e.g., 'coordinated with DG CLIMA on ETS revisions')

2

Include a writing sample that shows your ability to translate legal analysis into NGO-friendly policy briefings

3

Highlight any direct experience with aviation ETS specifically, not just general ETS knowledge

4

Demonstrate your understanding of the NGO landscape in Brussels climate policy

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Show how you've previously influenced policy debates through legal analysis rather than just describing your legal background

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your specific experience with aviation ETS policy development or analysis', 'Examples of translating complex legal concepts into persuasive advocacy materials for policymakers', 'Direct engagement experience with EU institutions (which specific DGs, committees, or MEPs)', 'Your understanding of how legal analysis drives NGO advocacy strategy in climate policy']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Opportunity Green's recent publications and consultation responses on aviation ETS
  • → Current EU legislative proposals affecting aviation emissions (ReFuelEU, ETS revisions)
  • → The organization's partnerships with other NGOs in the aviation decarbonization space
  • → Recent DG CLIMA communications and reports on aviation emissions

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk me through your experience with the aviation ETS revision process and what changes you advocated for
2 How would you approach creating a policy briefing about a complex legal issue for NGO partners with varying expertise?
3 Describe a time you successfully influenced a policy debate through legal analysis
4 What specific challenges do you see in decarbonizing aviation through EU policy instruments?
5 How do you stay current with developments across multiple EU institutions relevant to aviation climate policy?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Generic statements about climate passion without specific aviation policy expertise
  • Listing Brussels experience without specifying which institutions or processes you engaged with
  • Focusing only on legal qualifications without showing how you've applied them to policy advocacy

📅 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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