Hope for Justice is an INGO, we exist to bring an end to Modern slavery by preventing exploitation, rescuing victims, restoring lives, and reforming society. Website: www.HopeforJustice.org

Role Responsibilities:

• Review policies, contracts, MOU or any other documents to ensure legal compliance with applicable national laws.
• Review HR Policy, provide input with compliance to the labor law and provide Legal endorsement of Hope for Justice’s Human Resource Policy documents
• Regularly advise Hope for Justice on the legal regime governing INGOs in Ethiopia
• Provide legal advice and professional solutions on matters including, but not limited to contracts, labor, employment, tax, insurance, local registration, criminal, business, intellectual property (copy right, design, trademark)
• Ensure that Hope for Justice fulfils all the required statutory and regulatory compliances
• Draw up the formalities for the amicable settlement of arbitration and disputes which may arise during contract implementation; analyzing complex situations and disputes in contracts including dispute resolution
• Engage in preparing and translating legal documents
• Provide legal advice/support in other areas as requested by Hope for Justice
• Act as Hope for Justice’s legal representative in litigation, official transactions and other matters in which legal advice and other assistance is required

Job Requirements

Qualifications: 

• Master's degree in Law with at least ten years of practice experience, preference will be given to applicants with extensive experience and knowledge on the legal system governing INGOs in Ethiopia.

Experience: 

• Extensive experience in civil and labor bench
• Have a good knowledge of International and national child right conventions.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is desired. 

Essential Skills:

• Have a good knowledge of International and national child right conventions.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is desired. 

How to Apply

Qualified women are encouraged to apply.

All qualified applicants can send an application letter and 2-3 page CV to Hope for Justice, email to info.ethiopia@hopeforjustice.org . Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.

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