Advocacy Counsel
Quick answer
International Corporate Accountability Roundtable is hiring a remote Advocacy Counsel (Mid-Level or Senior-Level) paying $79,000 - $92,000 to lead initiatives to prevent and remediate business-related human rights violations, manage project budgets, and participate in organizational planning and fundraising.
- Role
- Advocacy Counsel
- Organization
- International Corporate Accountability Roundtable
- Location
- Remote, D.C.
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- $79,000 - $92,000
- Category
- Policy & Advocacy
The role
The Advocacy Counsel at International Corporate Accountability Roundtable (ICAR) is responsible for leading initiatives to prevent and remediate business-related human rights violations, managing project budgets, and participating in organizational planning and fundraising. The role is based remotely with some travel.
What you'll do
- Conduct high-level advocacy and build partnerships with government bodies, civil society organizations, national human rights institutions, businesses, investor groups, and institutions at the national, regional, and international levels
- Develop position statements and advocacy strategies to support ICAR initiatives
- Serve as an external facing communicator on area of work, including by presenting on ICAR’s work in various fora
- Closely collaborate with members, partners, allies, and consultants on ICAR’s advocacy and campaigns
- Build and implement ICAR’s initiatives to prevent and/or remediate business-related human rights violations
- Assist in the development of project budgets and manage project budgets
What it takes
- Juris Doctor degree or foreign equivalent required
- U.S. bar membership strongly preferred
- 1-4 years (mid-level) or 4 - 7 years (senior level) of legal and/or policy professional experience required
- Demonstrated commitment to human rights and social justice, with experience in business and human rights advocacy
- Supervision/managerial experience preferred
- Experience working in coalition-based organizations desired
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Health, Vision, Dental Coverage; Short Term / Long Term Disability Coverage; 403 (b) Safe Harbor Matching; 15 Vacation Days (20 days after first year of employment); 10 Paid Holidays; Paid Closure December 24 – January 1
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is based remotely with some travel to in-person meetings and events in D.C.
What is the compensation?
The salary for this position will be between $79,000 - $92,000.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a Juris Doctor degree, U.S. bar membership, 1-4 years (mid-level) or 4 - 7 years (senior level) of legal and/or policy professional experience, and a demonstrated commitment to human rights and social justice.
How do I apply?
Please submit electronically, in a single PDF document, a cover letter, resume and two references with the subject line “Advocacy Counsel – Application”. Please be sure to indicate you saw this position on Globaljobs.org and send an email to: [email protected].
How to apply
Apply directly on International Corporate Accountability Roundtable's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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