Center for Reproductive Rights · 3 months ago
Senior Legal Adviser, Europe
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
7+ years expThe Center for Reproductive Rights is a global human rights organization dedicated to protecting reproductive rights as fundamental human rights. The Senior Legal Adviser is responsible for developing and implementing legal and policy strategies to advance and protect reproductive rights in Europe, working closely with regional program staff to ensure alignment with the Center’s Strategic Plan.
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Responsibilities
In collaboration with the Associate Director for National Legal Strategies, develop and implement legal and policy strategies to advance legal and policy reform on thematic reproductive rights priorities and defend against regression in relevant focus countries
Partner with the Associate Director for National Legal Strategies to develop and implement the regional Work Plan in accordance with the Strategic Plan, and support other institutional processes as requested
Develop and strengthen national-level partnerships with civil society organizations, policy makers and other key stakeholders in agreed focus countries
Deliver high quality programmatic outputs for regional country and thematic priorities, including drafting legal documents, advocacy materials and other written outputs, and designing human rights documentation strategies
Implement advocacy, litigation and communication strategies and activities at national, regional, and international levels as relevant to advancing legal and policy change on thematic priorities in relevant focus countries
Design and deliver presentations, training modules and capacity building initiatives
In collaboration with the Associate Director for Program Operations, support the Europe department’s development and implementation of compliance policies relevant to the Center’s work in Europe, including on issues relating to lobbying and the GDPR
In collaboration with the Associate Director for Europe and the Senior Pro Bono Adviser for Europe, cultivate pro bono partnerships and develop and implement projects with law firms, law associations, and law schools in the region to leverage the Center’s work
Organize convenings, workshops, and other events and assist with preparation of presentations for conferences and meetings
Represent the Center externally on matters related to reproductive rights in Europe through public speaking and engagement with the media
Support the development of DEI initiatives for the Center in Europe and globally
Support fundraising strategies, including through research and drafting materials, as requested
Assist with the recruitment and supervision of junior staff, fellows, interns, volunteers, pro bono lawyers, and law school clinics, as needed
Regional travel is required
Qualification
Required
Graduate degree in law, international human rights law, EU law or related area of law required
Being licensed to practice law in an EU member state is an asset
Minimum of 7 years of work experience in sexual and reproductive health and rights, gender equality, human rights, or related social justice field
Strong background in international and European human rights law, standards and systems, and EU law
Experience in conducting advocacy or litigation before international and regional human rights mechanisms or with EU institutions and processes desirable
Experience in national level advocacy and legal or policy reform strategies in Europe, and in collaborating and partnering with NGOs and other civil society actors to achieve social justice goals
Knowledge of European laws, policies, and practices concerning sexual and reproductive rights desirable
Project management experience, including experience in planning and executing a variety of events and of leading projects or specific efforts
Strong commitment to the Center's mission, purpose, and values
Fluency in written and spoken English and at least one other European language
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including drafting and editing
Strong legal research and analytical skills and ability to process complex information
Strong critical thinking skills and creative approach
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively
Excellent organizational and time management skills, including ability to self-motivate, handle multiple tasks simultaneously, work under pressure and meet deadlines
Ability to work in a multicultural, diverse, and performance-driven environment
Ability to travel for work
Company
Center for Reproductive Rights
The Center for Reproductive Rights is a organization dedicated to advancing women's reproductive health, and dignity as basic human rights.
201-500 employees
Funding
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Nancy Northup
President & CEO
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