Public International LAw & Policy Group Overview
The Public International Law & Policy Group, a 2005 Nobel Peace Prize nominee, is a non-profit organization that operates as a global, pro bono law firm providing free legal assistance to governments, sub-state entities and civil society groups engaged in negotiating and implementing peace agreements, drafting post-conflict constitutions, and establishing and operating transitional justice mechanisms. To facilitate the utilization of this legal assistance, PILPG also provides policy formulation advice and training on matters related to conflict resolution.
PILPG has advised over 20 governments, sub-state entities, and civil society organizations involved in the negotiation and implementation of peace agreements, post-conflict constitutions, and transitional justice mechanisms, including in Bosnia-Herzegovina, Burma, Egypt, Darfur, Georgia, Kenya, Kosovo, Iraq, Libya, Montenegro, Nepal, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Syria, Tanzania, Uganda, and Yemen. PILPG has also provided legal assistance to every international criminal tribunal.
Position Overview:
PILPG’s Washington, D.C. office is currently hiring for Assistant Counsel, who will support PILPG’s work from PILPG’s headquarters in D.C. Assistant Counsel will be responsible for working closely with Senior Counsel and Counsel to provide legal advice to PILPG’s clients, and help to manage the implementation of programs. Depending on the nature of the work to which the Assistant Counsel is assigned, travel to PILPG’s field offices and other client locations may be required.
Role & Responsibilities:
The primary duties as Assistant Counsel will include, but shall not be limited to, the following:
- Researching, drafting, and editing legal memoranda, training materials, policy proposals, and other resources on substantive topics relating to public international law and PILPG clients;
- Participating in and organizing workshops, trainings, and other PILPG events;
- Working closely with PILPG’s D.C. office on program design and development;
- In coordination with PILPG’s Vice President of Strategic Partnerships, collaborating with PILPG’s strategic partners, including private law firms and pro bono staff;
- Assisting with management of client and key partner relationships, including government officials and members of civil society;
- Reviewing, editing, and managing the production of legal work produced by PILPG legal research and drafting teams;
- Providing support to field staff and senior members of program teams with program management tasks, including tracking monitoring and evaluation indicators, establishing and reviewing work plans, and maintaining relationship with donors;
- Assisting in the drafting and review of periodic reports on program progress for submission to PILPG’s funders; monitoring and reporting requirements for PILPG overseas programs, including the drafting and review of periodic reports;
- Based on program needs, traveling to work with clients in the field and supporting PILPG programming overseas; and
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications for PILPG Assistant Counsel include:A law degree;
A current bar membership;
One to three years previous professional experience, preferably in international law or a related field;
Previous program management experience preferred, does not necessarily need to be post-law school;
Ability to work independently, while also collaborate with a team;
Ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple assignments;
- Knowledge of public international law;
- Strong legal drafting, editing, and research skills;
- Fluency in English; and
- Fluency in another language, particularly French or Arabic, would be an asset.
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