Do you want to protect fundamental freedoms around the world? The International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ICNL) is looking for a creative, enterprising, and highly motivated lawyer to help us do just that.
ICNL promotes the freedoms of association, assembly, and expression and supports civil society, civic participation, and philanthropy in countries around the world.
The Legal Advisor is a full-time position based in our Washington, DC office, with significant travel. As a member of ICNL’s Global Programs team, the Legal Advisor will help strengthen international norms protecting civic space and support their implementation at the national level. The job will be dynamic, fast-paced, and best suited to someone creative, flexible, and comfortable with multi-tasking.
Under the direction of ICNL’s VP-Legal Affairs, the Legal Advisor will:
• Collaborate with diplomats, donors, and some of the world’s leading human rights activists;
• Represent ICNL at the United Nations and in meetings with governments and partner organizations in New York, Geneva, and around the world;
• Help develop the cutting-edge knowledge and analysis that allows ICNL and our partners to stay ahead of rapidly developing civic space issues; and
• Help strengthen coalitions of likeminded government allies, civil society organizations, movements, and individuals critical to achieving ICNL’s mission.
• Law degree from an accredited school;
• At least 5 years of professional experience in international policy, human rights, or development; knowledge of multilateral institutions preferred;
• Experience and knowledge related to civic space or civil society law;
• Superb written and oral communications skills;
• Experience designing and implementing program strategies;
• Experience with program and budget management;
• Comfort working both independently and as a member of a team;
• Fluency in English required; fluency in other languages is an advantage;
• The Legal Advisor must possess legal authorization to work in the US.
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Please send a cover letter and a CV to [email protected]. The subject line should state “Legal Advisor: Global Programs.” Only finalists will be contacted. No phone calls please. ICNL is an equal opportunity employer.