We are seeking a Legal Advisor, initially to oversee and manage our projects relating to dissent and discrimination, although in time the role may focus on other issues as well. The successful candidate will be an experienced human rights lawyer with team management and project management experience. The role will include strategic litigation, but also delivering legal policy and managing projects, and relevant experience will be essential. The position includes working in many different jurisdictions, and delivering legal project advocacy at the regional human rights bodies and at the United Nations, and so global experience is a distinct advantage. The main responsibilities of the role are: 

·       Overseeing and managing specific multi-year projects relating to dissent and discrimination, working closely with the REDRESS Programme Manager.

·       Managing a team of 4-5 legal officers and legal fellows delivering those projects.

·       Strategic litigation challenging dissent and discrimination.

·       Working with national partners around the world.

·       Assisting with the management of financial support to partners under the United Against Torture Consortium.

·       Legal policy advocacy at national, regional, and international level on torture related to discrimination and dissent. 

·       Producing research reports, practice notes, legal briefings, and other publications to progress the litigation and policy advocacy.

General Responsibilities

The position will contribute to the work of REDRESS as follows:

·       Legal Advice and Representation. Conduct strategic litigation on behalf of clients of REDRESS and partners, through (where necessary) client care, legal and factual research, interviewing witnesses, conducting documentation, evidential analysis, and drafting of submissions. 

·       Legal Advocacy. Conduct policy analysis and policy advocacy in support of the strategic objectives of REDRESS. Work with partners to advocate for legal and institutional reforms or to address systemic challenges. Draft reports, prepare submissions, and advocate to relevant stakeholders in national, regional, and international fora.

·       Professional Responsibility. Maintain the highest ethical standards, including for direct representation of clients, and case management. 

·       Project Management. Develop, oversee, and deliver innovative and effective projects that further the strategic objectives of the organization. Contribute to the drafting of funding proposals, prepare and oversee budgets, and report on projects to donors and the board.  

·       Collaboration. Work collaboratively with other legal and programme staff. Supervise Legal Officers, junior project staff, and interns. 

·       Training. Design and deliver training programs for specific projects where needed.

·       Partnerships. Foster relations with existing and potential new partners and counterparts around the world on ongoing litigation, advocacy, training, and policy initiatives.

·       Representing REDRESS. Contribute to the wider needs of the organization, including communicating REDRESS’ work to a wide array of audiences.

The position is also expected to carry out such further duties as may reasonably be required from time to time by REDRESS.