About BIICL
The British Institute of International and Comparative Law (BIICL) is a leading independent research organisation committed to advancing knowledge and practice in international and comparative law. Through research, events, training, and publications, BIICL makes a lasting impact on law and policy worldwide.
We are launching a new Banking & Climate Litigation Mapping Project, which builds on our Global Toolbox on Corporate Climate Litigation initiative. This project will examine the intersection of banking practices and climate change litigation across multiple jurisdictions, assessing legal frameworks for impact-based challenges against major financial institutions contributing to climate harm.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research at the intersection of financial law, climate justice, and human rights.
Eligibility
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- Proven expertise in climate/environmental law and banking or financial regulation; additional knowledge in corporate accountability or human rights law is highly desirable.
- A postgraduate qualification (LLM or equivalent) in a relevant field; a PhD is an advantage.
- Strong experience in comparative legal research across jurisdictions.
- Ability to engage with a diverse range of stakeholders (scholars, practitioners, policymakers, civil society, economists, scientists).
- Excellent communication and drafting skills in English.
- Experience coordinating research outputs and/or events.
- Strong organisational and administrative skills.
- Eligibility to work in the UK. Candidates without the right to work in the UK may be considered for a consultancy role (remote).
Roles and Responsibilities
The appointed Researcher/Consultant will work closely with Dr. Ivano Alogna (Senior Fellow in Climate and Environmental Law) and other BIICL staff and collaborators. Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting pre-scoping research and selecting jurisdictions for study.
- Identifying and liaising with national rapporteurs and expert groups.
- Coordinating communications and project timelines across jurisdictions.
- Conducting comparative legal and policy research on banking-related climate litigation.
- Drafting template questionnaires and reviewing national reports.
- Ensuring consistency and quality control across jurisdictional outputs.
- Contributing to internal briefings, public reports, and/or events (subject to confidentiality).
- Assisting with integration of outputs into BIICL’s Corporate Climate Litigation Platform.
How to Apply
Applicants should submit the following documents (in PDF format) via the BreatheHR portal:
- Completed BIICL Application Cover Form (available here).
- Full Curriculum Vitae.
- Covering Letter explaining your motivation and suitability for the role.
- (Optional) Equality Monitoring Form (available here).
Additionally, please complete the Candidate Information Form on Google Forms.
Informal enquiries may be directed to:
- Dr. Ivano Alogna, Senior Research Fellow in Climate and Environmental Law (i.alogna@biicl.org)
- Ms. Crisela Bernardino, Research Fellow in Climate Change Litigation and International Law (c.bernardino@biicl.org)
Interviews are expected to be held the week commencing 8 September 2025.
For more information about BIICL, visit: www.biicl.org.
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