Senior Human Rights Litigator - ECHR & UN Expert

Middlesex University; London Borough of Barnet; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The European Human Rights Advocacy Centre (EHRAC) in London is seeking a Senior Lawyer to lead high-stakes litigation before the European Court of Human Rights and UN mechanisms. The role demands a qualified lawyer with extensive human rights experience and the ability to work across cultures.

You will develop trainings, webinars, and litigation resources for partners and wider groups, and represent EHRAC at external events, contributing to strategic litigation and capacity building.

Qualifications

• Qualified to practise as a lawyer in a Council of Europe State.
• Extensive human rights litigation experience, particularly before the European Court of Human Rights and UN mechanisms.
• Experience leading, developing and delivering training and skills development.

Responsibilities

• Lead litigation before the European Court of Human Rights and UN mechanisms.
• Devise trainings, webinars and litigation resources for partners and wider groups.
• Represent EHRAC at external events and hearings.

Skills

Human rights litigation

Training & capacity building

Cross-cultural experience

Education

Qualified to practise as a lawyer in a Council of Europe State

Job description

The European Human Rights Advocacy Centre (EHRAC) in London is seeking a Senior Lawyer to lead high-stakes litigation before the European Court of Human Rights and UN mechanisms. The role demands a qualified lawyer with extensive human rights experience and the ability to work across cultures.

You will develop trainings, webinars, and litigation resources for partners and wider groups, and represent EHRAC at external events, contributing to strategic litigation and capacity building.