Lawyer
Position: Lawyer
Contract Term: 1 year fixed term (with the hope to extend), full time
Organisation: The Animal Law Foundation
Location: London
Salary: £32,000 to £45,000 depending on experience
Deadline to apply: 30 June 2025
As a lawyer at The Animal Law Foundation, you will play a pivotal role in advancing our mission to protect animals through legal interventions. You will work closely with the Executive Director and supervise the legal team to identify and develop legal opportunities. You will also work closely with the Advocacy and Communications Officer to raise awareness of the legal intervention.
Essential requirements:
Education: Bachelor's degree
Experience: Qualified to practice law in the UK with at least four years experience, this could be as a solicitor or a barrister. Experience supervising legal work.
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the growth and success of a ground-breaking new charity and create meaningful change in the animal protection landscape in the UK.
If you are interested to learn more please email Ilinca@animallawfoundation.org to request the job pack
Legal Strategy
Collaborate with our Executive Director and the legal team to develop and implement effective legal strategies to advance our objectives. Conduct research and analysis to identify key issues and tactics to drive impactful change.
Advocacy opportunities
Advocacy opportunities: Communicate legal strategy with the Advocacy and Communications Officer to ensure opportunities to advocate and communicate are not missed.
Public Relations
Represent The Animal Law Foundation at events, conferences, and public forums to raise awareness of animal law and policy issues. Collaborate with partner organisations and stakeholders to amplify our legal strategy and build strategic alliances.
Supervise
Supervise our growing legal team as it develops high impact legal interventions.
Project Evaluation
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of legal initiatives. Analyse data and feedback to inform future strategies and improve outcomes.
Stakeholder Engagement
Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with key stakeholders, including lawmakers, government agencies, NGOs, and the public, to build support for our objectives. Coordinate advocacy efforts, coalition-building, and public consultations.