Strategic Legal & Policy Director for LGBTQI+ Asylum

Freemovement; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading LGBTQI+ support charity is seeking a Legal and Policy Director to develop and implement a strategy influencing asylum and immigration policies. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in legal advice and representation, particularly for LGBTQI+ people. Responsibilities include leading strategic litigation, designing training programs, and overseeing the organization's legal advisory services. This is a permanent full-time role based in London.

Benefits

Annual leave rising with service

Statutory pension contribution

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience providing asylum legal advice and representation.
• Ability to write engaging policy and briefing papers or reports.
• Experience of representing LGBTQI+ people seeking asylum.

Responsibilities

• Develop a high-impact influencing strategy.
• Lead strategic litigation in the UK and European Court of Human Rights.
• Design and deliver training to NGOs, judges, and civil servants.

Skills

Policy influencing

Litigation experience

Training delivery

Building relationships

Communication skills

Education

Qualified solicitor or barrister

Accredited to Level 3 OISC

Job description

A leading LGBTQI+ support charity is seeking a Legal and Policy Director to develop and implement a strategy influencing asylum and immigration policies. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in legal advice and representation, particularly for LGBTQI+ people. Responsibilities include leading strategic litigation, designing training programs, and overseeing the organization's legal advisory services. This is a permanent full-time role based in London.