[International Legal Jobs] LEGAL OFFICER: SOLIDARITY AND REPARATION

About REDRESS:

REDRESS is an international human rights organisation based in London and The Hague that pursues legal claims on behalf of survivors of torture in the UK and around the world to obtain justice and reparation for violations against their human rights. It empower survivors to access justice through human rights cases against governments, civil cases against individuals, and cases where we advocate for law enforcement bodies to prosecute perpetrators under the principle of universal jurisdiction.

Position Profile

The main responsibilities of the role are:

• Develop the REDRESS Solidarity Partnership, through network activities (including networks on international justice, reparations, and strategic litigation), producing practice notes on reparation, litigation workshops and mentoring on reparation good practice, and knowledge management and information sharing for Solidarity partners.
• Develop strategic litigation for the implementation of reparations in cases relating to conflict-related sexual violence that have been litigated by REDRESS. Support partner NGOs also involved in such litigation.

Essential Competencies

The successful candidate will need to have the following competencies:

• At least three years relevant post-qualification professional experience.
• Degree in law.
• Proficiency in international law, human rights law, or international criminal law.
• Demonstrated proficiency in legal and non-legal drafting and editing.
• Fluency in written and oral English.
• Experience working with NGOs and other stakeholders globally, and with regional or international institutions.
• Experience in public speaking to a variety of audiences.
• Experience managing interns and volunteers.
• Willingness to undertake frequent travel, including to countries with a history of systematic and severe human rights abuses.

How to Apply

Please upload to our recruitment portal a single PDF file with:

• A cover letter of no more than one page explaining (a) why you would like to work for REDRESS, (b) how you fulfil the personal specification for the role, and (c) how you will contribute to the diversity of REDRESS.
• Your CV or resume.

Deadline: Wednesday 2 November 2022

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