The Thomson Reuters Foundation is recruiting a dynamic Legal Project Manager to drive and deliver the legal and programmatic activities for key donor-funded projects and serve as the point person and lead for the Access to Law team on these projects.
You will report to the Head of Special Projects, and work closely with regional TrustLaw team members. This position is based in our London office.
About the Role
As a Legal Pro ject Manager, you will:
Manage and drive the delivery of the legal activities o n donor-funded projects, initially a global project facilitating legal support to our donor’s grantees, then other funded projects as they arise, including :
Managing the development , design and dissemination of legal resources (e.g., trainings, guides, etc.)
About You
To be a Legal Project Manager within the Thomson Reuters Foundation, you will likely have:
Be an experienced lawyer (5+ years) with strong legal skills and experience with pro bono, international development or social change . E x perience w orking in a law firm , NGO, media hous e or in-house legal team is a plus
This is a fixed-term contract for 2 years based in London , starting as soon as possible.
To apply for this position, submit your CV and a cover letter in English , describing how you meet the specifications for this role and provide your availability to start. Applications without a cover letter that contains this information will not be considered .
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What’s in it For You?
Global Perspective and Impact: Interested in working for a dynamic global organization with a focus on social impact? With hubs all over the world from Bangkok to Madrid to Rio de Janeiro, join a truly international team with a shared goal of helping to build societies around the world that are free, fair, and informed.
Unique Approach: Our expertise in media and the law is world class. We combine the power of both to address the critical issues faced by humanity.
Our Relevance: With a focus on advancing media freedom, fostering more inclusive economies and promoting human rights, our work has never been more needed than right now.
Industry Competitive Benefits: We offer competitive salary packages and market-leading benefits.
Learning & Development: We are dedicated to the continual professional development of our employees and offer access to both in-house and external training opportunities.
About Thomson Reuters Foundation
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