We are recruiting a Legal Officer to play a key role in enabling us to fulfil our mission to break the cycle of statelessness in Europe and realise everyone’s right to a nationality. This is a 10 month fixed term contract with a possibility of extension beyond the initial contract term, subject to funding availability.
The successful candidate will support our law and policy development work and help galvanise change across the region to end statelessness in Europe. This is a great opportunity to help us deliver our new Strategic Plan working at the forefront of one of the most pressing human rights issues.
We are looking for someone with a legal background and good understanding of statelessness and related human rights issues and standards. They will be able to demonstrate an aptitude to successfully perform the various facets of the role, including legal research and analysis, litigation, and legal advocacy. They will be highly articulate in English (other languages are an asset) with excellent attention to detail, and strong IT, organisational, and interpersonal skills. They will contribute positively to our dynamic organisational ethos, and demonstrate a flexible ‘can do’ approach, fitting well into a fast-moving and demanding environment with an international dimension.
To find out more about the role and how to apply please read the full role description.
How to apply
Candidates should send a completed Application form to info@statelessness.eu no later than Monday 20 January (9am UK time), stating “Legal Officer” in the subject heading. Please also provide a recent writing sample/extract (no more than 500 words) of a piece of legal analysis that you have authored.
Candidates are also encouraged to fill out an online Equality and diversity form. Your co-operation in completing this form is greatly appreciated, but not mandatory. Any information you provide is treated in strictest confidence and does not form part of your application.
Regrettably, due to the large number of applications we usually receive, it is not possible to write to you should you not be shortlisted for an interview. If you have not heard from us within 10 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.
For questions about the role, contact ENS Head of Policy & Advocacy, Nina Murray (nina.murray@statelessness.eu).
Interviews with shortlisted candidate will be held on Thursday 30 January 2025. Please indicate in your application covering email if you would be unavailable to attend an interview (either online or in person at our London office) on that day.
We are proud to be a member of the Experts by Experience Employment Network (www.ebeemployment.org.uk), which aims to increase representation of people with lived experience in the charitable sector. Please feel free to use information and resources at https://www.ebeemployment.org.uk/ebe which may help in preparing your job application.
