Harris Hill is delighted to be supporting the recruitment of a Lawyer (UK Financial Sector Focus) on behalf of the Commonwealth Climate and Law Initiative (CCLI). CCLI is a UK charity working at the intersection of law, finance and sustainability, with a global reputation for producing rigorous legal analysis that helps clarify how existing legal frameworks apply to climate and nature-related financial risks. This newly created role will play a key part in shaping CCLI’s expanding programme of work on investor fiduciary duties across the UK financial sector.
The postholder will lead the development and delivery of CCLI’s UK investor fiduciary workstream, initially focusing on the insurance, pensions and banking sectors. This will involve scoping and commissioning authoritative legal analysis from leading commercial law firms and academics, translating complex legal findings into practical guidance for boards, trustees and their advisers, and tracking relevant regulatory and disclosure developments across the financial services landscape. The role involves building and maintaining relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including institutional investors, regulators, professional bodies, and the legal community, as well as representing CCLI at conferences, roundtables and other external forums. Working closely with the Executive Director within a small and collaborative team, the successful candidate will also contribute to communications, strategic development and fundraising activity.
We are looking for a qualified solicitor or barrister in England and Wales with strong expertise in financial services law, ideally in insurance, banking, or pensions. Candidates should be able to demonstrate clear engagement with climate change or environmental sustainability, whether through their professional work, research, writing, pro bono activity, or other initiatives that connect legal practice with climate- and nature-related financial risks. To be successful, you need to bring a deep understanding of how financial institutions are structured and regulated, alongside a demonstrable commitment to addressing climate and nature-related financial risks through legal and governance frameworks. You will be a confident communicator, confident and effective in public speaking, with the ability to represent the organisation at conferences, roundtables and stakeholder events, and to communicate complex legal ideas clearly to diverse audiences. This role would suit a self-starter who is comfortable working with a high degree of ownership in a small, purpose-driven organisation and who is motivated by the opportunity to apply their legal expertise to drive meaningful change.
To apply, please submit your up-to-date CV by 24 May at 23:59 AM. Shortlisted candidates will then be asked to provide a tailored cover letter.
Please note, only successful applicants will be contacted with further information.
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Shape the Narrative. Build the Network. Amplify Change.
We are looking for a Communications Lead to drive engagement across a growing national and regional movement.
You will tell the story of equality impact investing while ensuring stakeholders are connected, informed and empowered to contribute.
EIIP believes that tackling inequality requires transforming how capital flows through society. We are now entering a critical phase of growth, with a focus on delivering systemic change at scale
That means changing not only where money goes, but also who shapes decisions, whose voices are heard and what outcomes are prioritised.
You will ensure EIIP’s work is visible, accessible and influential - and that diverse voices are actively included and amplified.
The Equality Impact Investing Project is a collaborative, not-for-profit initiative working to ensure that social impact investment and philanthropy harnesses their full potential to tackle inequality and advance social justice
Location: Remote, with Monthly in Person Team Meetings (London)
- Salary: £36-38k (FTE) + 10% pension
- Contract:2 Year Fixed Term Contract
- Hours: 0.4 (16 hours per week)
- Location: Remote with Monthly In Person Team Meetings (London)
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Application deadline: 21st June 2026
We work with people and organisations who fund and shape investment in communities and civil society, supporting funding practice
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.