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Business & Operations Associate
Ocean Vision Legal is growing, and we’re looking for a Business & Operations Associate to help scale our impact. This role is at the heart of our operations - driving efficiency, supporting high-profile initiatives (including setting up an advisory board), and strengthening the backbone of the world’s first international law firm dedicated to Ocean protection.
This is an opportunity to shape the future of a mission-driven firm at the intersection of law, business, and environmental advocacy.
What You’ll Do:
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Oversee key business and operational processes, from invoicing to project management
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Build and improve internal systems, streamline workflows, and track key metrics
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Drive OVL’s communications—managing newsletters, social media, and brand strategy
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Support client meetings, event planning, and high-profile speaking engagements
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Contribute to fundraising efforts and strategic partnerships
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Set up and manage OVL’s new Advisory Board
Who You Are:
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You’re sharp, adaptable, and proactive.
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Whether you have a background in business, law, or strategy, you thrive in a dynamic environment where efficiency meets impact.
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You see challenges as opportunities and want to apply your skills to protecting the Ocean through law.
Salary: EUR 45,000 - 60,000 depending on experience.
Remote and flexible | 4-Day work week
See the full job description here.
BENEFITS
Ocean Vision Legal is a young start-up working with NGOs in the field of public interest focused on environmental protection. Our moderate salaries are reflective of this context, but we believe in compensating our team members additionally in other valuable ways:
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High level of care for our team, fostering a supportive and inclusive team spirit
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Non-hierarchical structure, valuing every team member equally
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Cherish the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance and offer a 4-day working week and flexible working hours and locations
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These benefits allow our team members to have more time for personal pursuits and family commitments while still making a meaningful impact through their work at OVL.
LEGAL ROLES
We don't have any open legal positions at the moment. Please check back again soon.
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Student Assistant: This role offers a unique opportunity to support Ocean Vision Legal's mission to protect the Ocean through law at an early career stage. Student Assistants primarily manage our legal library and engage in targeted research, demonstrating independence and excellent organisational skills in a remote work environment. This role allows for flexible scheduling to accommodate academic needs and is an ideal step for those aspiring to become future ocean defenders. The time commitment is 1-2 days per week, with a salary of EUR 14.00 per hour.
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Internship/Clerkship (Rechtsreferendariat): We welcome and support people in their early careers in becoming future Ocean defenders. Internships/clerkships require a timely commitment of at least three months and 20 hours per week. An exception applies to law students, whose University requires a shorter internship (e.g., one month in Germany).
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Junior Associates (0-2 years experience): These are early-career legal professionals who work under the supervision of Senior Associates or Counsels, focusing on smaller research tasks and learning opportunities. Salaries start at EUR 50,000/year and increase regularly throughout their time at OVL.
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Associates (2-4 years experience): Legal professionals with additional experience who are responsible for larger parts of legal assessments and research under supervision. Salaries start at EUR 60,000/year and increase regularly throughout your time at OVL.
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Senior Associates (4-6 years experience): These are experienced legal professionals who take on leadership responsibilities and provide guidance to junior team members. Salaries start at EUR 65,000/year and increase regularly throughout your time at OVL.
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Legal Counsel* (6-8 years experience): These are autonomous legal professionals who manage their cases and contribute to the firm's growth through managerial and business development responsibilities. Salaries start at EUR 75,000/year and increase regularly throughout your time at OVL.
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Senior Legal Counsel* (8 years of experience and more): Senior Legal Counsels are the highest position in OVL and are given full trust. They are free to address clients, reach out to funders, and make decisions on their own. They are only supervised by the CEO. Salaries start at EUR 80,000/year and increase regularly throughout their time at OVL.