Law Clerk

Job summary

Research environmental and water-related laws, regulations, and case law, and prepare, review, and organize legal documents, contracts, and compliance reports. Draft memoranda and correspondence, explain legal requirements to teams and clients, and coordinate legal tasks to support compliance and environmental best practices.

Job details

Company Description Biosphere Enviro Solutions (Pty) Ltd is an environmental and sustainability consulting firm focused on delivering high-quality services with strong professional ethics and core values. The organization aims to be a preferred strategic partner for clients seeking expertise in environmental management and sustainable development. Its mission centers on continuous environmental improvement, promotion of sustainable practices, and commitment to complex projects that require compliance with environmental and water-related laws and regulations. Biosphere Enviro Solutions works to provide practical, effective solutions that encourage environmentally responsible outcomes across all aspects of client operations. The team values collaboration and open communication with clients to achieve impactful and lasting results. Role Description This is a full-time remote role for a Law Clerk at Biosphere Enviro Solutions. The Law Clerk will support environmental and sustainability projects by conducting legal research on environmental and water-related legislation, regulations, and case law. Daily tasks include assisting with the preparation, review, and organization of legal documents, contracts, and compliance reports, as well as maintaining accurate records and filing systems. The Law Clerk will draft memoranda, summaries, and correspondence, and help translate legal requirements into clear guidance for internal teams and clients. The role also involves coordinating with consultants and stakeholders to ensure timely completion of legal tasks, supporting compliance efforts, and contributing to the development of best practices in environmental law and regulatory adherence. Qualifications Strong foundation in Law, with particular interest or experience in environmental and water-related legislation and regulations. Proficiency in Legal Document Preparation, including drafting, reviewing, formatting, and organizing contracts, reports, and compliance documentation. Excellent Communication skills, with the ability to convey complex legal concepts clearly to both legal and non-legal audiences. Advanced Research skills for analyzing statutes, regulations, case law, and policy documents relevant to environmental and sustainability issues. Solid Writing skills for preparing legal memoranda, summaries, client correspondence, and structured documentation. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Law, Legal Studies, or a related field; progress toward or completion of a law degree is an advantage. Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a remote work environment. Familiarity with environmental management, sustainability practices, or consulting services is beneficial. Competence with standard office and legal research software tools; experience with document management systems is a plus.

What you’ll do

Research environmental and water-related laws, regulations, and case law, and prepare, review, and organize legal documents, contracts, and compliance reports. Draft memoranda and correspondence, explain legal requirements to teams and clients, and coordinate legal tasks to support compliance and environmental best practices.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Law, Legal Studies, or a related field is requested, with progress toward or completion of a law degree considered an advantage. Candidates should have strong legal research, document preparation, writing, communication, analytical, and organizational skills; environmental or sustainability experience and familiarity with legal research and document management tools are beneficial.

Listed skills

• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Legal Research
• Environmental Law
• Water-Related Legislation
• Legal Document Preparation
• Contract Review
• Compliance Reporting
• Legal Writing
• Legal Communication
• Regulatory Compliance
• Records Management
• Analytical Thinking
• Attention To Detail
• Task Coordination
• Document Management

Job areas

• Legal
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Consulting
• Administrative