Lawyer

Do you want to use your legal skills to make a difference for aquatic
wildlife?

WildFish fights to protect wild fish from open-net salmon farming, abstraction and pollution.
Our mission is to restore wild fish populations and ecology in our rivers and coastal waters.
We use evidence and the law to underpin our campaigns.

The opportunity

We are seeking a qualified lawyer (England and Wales), qualification in Scotland would be a
plus, to join forces with WildFish’s solicitor on major cases and campaigns. You will be
working in fascinating areas of law, including water resources, planning and development,
pollution control, freedom of information, and chemical regulation (including pesticides).

There is never a dull moment in our work. We take judicial review cases in the High Court as
well as representing WildFish at Tribunal hearings, planning and water-related inquiries. We
conduct legal and policy research and campaign for better legislation, better implementation
and stronger enforcement of existing environmental law.

The successful candidate will have relevant experience in at least some of these areas but
commitment, curiosity, a willingness to learn and an ability to work to tight deadlines are
vital too. We would especially like to hear from candidates who have a scientific or research
background and a solid understanding of UK aquatic ecology.

The Practical Stuff

This is a full-time position with plenty of flexibility built in. We’re remotely based, with a
co-working space in Salisbury, and we will expect you to join us there about once every two
weeks. You will also need to attend external meetings, formal proceedings, and conferences when
they come up. You will receive pension contributions and 25 days leave.

We Celebrate You – Whoever You Are

Diverse perspectives make our conservation work stronger and more effective. We welcome
applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented
communities in the conservation sector. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace
where everyone can thrive.

Ready to dive in and make waves for wildlife conservation? We are eager to meet you.