Legal Director

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Global Justice Center

Hybrid
  • Career category: Advocacy/ Policy, Legal
  • Job type: Job
  • Experience level: 5-10 years, 10+ years
  • Organisation type: Civil Society
  • Remote option: Hybrid
  • Right to work requirements: International contract
  • Remuneration: USD 105,000 USD-USD 125,000 USD / yearly
  • Work schedule: Full-time
  • Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
  • Deadline: 07/08/2026
  • Location: United States 
GBV / VAWG Gender equality and Social inclusion (GESI) Health Human rights Sexual & reproductive rights (SRHR)
Job Summary
GJC is hiring a Legal Director to lead the organization’s development and implementation of legal theories and strategies to use international law to advance gender equality. The ideal candidate will be a senior lawyer with demonstrated experience with feminist legal theory, gender analysis, policy advocacy, international human rights and international criminal law, and pioneering progressive legal interpretations. The ideal candidate will also be a collaborative leader with years of experience managing teams and coalitions that have successfully driven progressive legal change.

The position is full-time and based in New York City, with periodic international and domestic travel (~10%-15%). GJC can sponsor visas for individuals outside the United States who are willing to relocate. If you are interested in the role and have questions regarding being based in NYC, GJC is happy to discuss relevant aspects

Skills/Experience/Qualifications
  • A degree in law and admittance with good standing to a Bar from any country.
  • Minimum 10 years’ experience working in gender and international law, particularly criminal, humanitarian, and human rights law, and in feminist legal theory and gender analysis. 
  • Experience developing innovative feminist legal analysis to advance gender equality, ideally regarding reproductive autonomy and atrocities involving sexual and gender-based crimes.
  • Expert writing and editing skills, including those necessary to review legal briefs, opinions, UN submissions, and related policy and advocacy documents.
  • Strong verbal communication skills, including a demonstrated ability to explain and advocate for complex or nuanced gender and/or human rights-based issues and positions.
  • Experience as an organization spokesperson for press, social media, and other mass media.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop strategy and operationalize a vision, lead teams and ensure team members are supported. 
  • Sound negotiation skills, political astuteness and comfort in creating and maintaining effective relationships with key stakeholders.
  • Knowledge of contemporary international relations and of the UN system, in particular relating to the Women, Peace and Security Agenda and international justice.
  • Demonstrated awareness and sensitivity to the needs and concerns of individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and orientations. 

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