Lawyer, Fundamental Rights Europe

LocationBrussels, Belgium

SetupOn-site

LevelMid

Posted2w ago

Legal

Quick answer

ClientEarth is hiring a mid-career Lawyer, Fundamental Rights Europe in Brussels, Belgium, to lead strategic litigation and develop new legal interventions, with a full-time preferred working pattern and a deadline to submit an initial application on 14th of October.

Role: Lawyer, Fundamental Rights Europe
Organization: ClientEarth
Location: Brussels, Belgium
Work setup: On-site
Level: Mid
Category: Legal

The role

The role involves leading strategic litigation in national courts and before international and regional human rights fora, developing new legal interventions, and collaborating with other teams and external stakeholders to promote the justiciable right to a healthy environment in Europe.

What you'll do

Contribute to setting strategy for the Fundamental Rights work area
Lead the planning and delivery of agreed litigation and advocacy strategies
Initiate and maintain collaborative partnerships with other civil society organisations, local communities, external counsel, science and policy experts

What it takes

Law degree
Specialisation in human rights law
Experience of litigating fundamental rights cases in national courts

What you'll bring

Experience in litigating fundamental rights cases in national courtsExperience in litigation before the European Court of Human RightsSpecialisation in human rights law

Frequently asked questions

Where is the job located?

The job is located in Brussels, Belgium.

Is the job remote?

The job is onsite.

What is the compensation?

The compensation is not specified.

What are the key qualifications required?

Key qualifications include a law degree, specialisation in human rights law, and experience in litigating fundamental rights cases in national courts.

How do I apply?

You can apply by indicating you saw this position on Globaljobs.org and submitting your application before the deadline of 14th of October.

How to apply

Apply directly on ClientEarth's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.

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