Legal Advocate & Policy Liaison, Religious Freedom (Hybrid)

RecruitMyMom; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit legal advocacy organization is looking for a committed Legal Advisor to advance religious freedom in South Africa. The ideal candidate will possess strong legal research and drafting skills and be able to engage with government and stakeholders effectively. Located in Cape Town, this role allows for hybrid working arrangements. Candidates must be an admitted attorney fluent in a South African language, with experience in legal or policy work. Offering a salary between R40,000 - R50,000 per month depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney required to practice in South Africa.
• Fluency in at least one other official South African language required.
• Experience as a legal advisor or in policy-related work.

Responsibilities

• Track Parliamentary developments and government gazettes.
• Conduct legal research and draft documents.
• Assist with media interviews and public awareness initiatives.

Skills

Legal research

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Education

Admitted Attorney

LLM or related fields

Tools

MS Office Suite

Zoom

Job description

A nonprofit legal advocacy organization is looking for a committed Legal Advisor to advance religious freedom in South Africa. The ideal candidate will possess strong legal research and drafting skills and be able to engage with government and stakeholders effectively. Located in Cape Town, this role allows for hybrid working arrangements. Candidates must be an admitted attorney fluent in a South African language, with experience in legal or policy work. Offering a salary between R40,000 - R50,000 per month depending on experience.