EHRAC Senior Lawyer

EHRAC Senior Lawyer- 24 months FTC £60,972 per annum including outer London weighting Hendon BAL49 The European Human Rights Advocacy Centre (EHRAC) works with human rights defenders in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Ukraine to identify systemic abuses and urgent threats to civil society and marginalised communities. Together, we undertake strategic litigation to secure justice and accountability. EHRAC has taken over 300 cases to the European Court of Human Rights and UN mechanisms and have won many landmark judgments. EHRAC''s cases focus on issues arising from conflict and security force operations; the repression of civil society and restrictions on democratic accountability; and discrimination issues including gender-based violence and LGBTQI+ discrimination. EHRAC litigates in close partnership with domestic NGOs and lawyers, through a unique and sustained partnership model of collaboration and support. As part of the model EHRAC hosts training and awareness-building events, as well as publish legal guides and resources. A core aspect of EHRAC''s work is that it implements a trauma informed approach into our legal practice. We are looking for an exceptional legal leader to take on the role of Senior Lawyer. This unique role will give the opportunity to lead on and develop litigation before the European Court of Human Rights and UN mechanisms; devise trainings, webinars and litigation resources for partners and wider groups; and represent EHRAC, as a legal expert, ..... full job details .....