Strategic litigation is core to Liberty’s work. Our lawyers work closely with the rest of the organisation using casework and legal advice to help Liberty reach its strategic goals. You will be responsible for running a small caseload of strategic litigation, conducting interventions and providing specialist human rights advice. A large part of the role is identifying and then scoping potential cases, working closely with other organisations to develop the litigation in a collaborative and creative way.
If you are interested in a job that involves innovative legal work in the NGO sector, we would like to hear from you. We have deliberately not included a requirement for a certain level of PQE in the selection criteria as we are keen to hear from candidates with pre-qualification experience, including experience outside the legal sector. We are also interested in more experienced applicants who may not see themselves as a human rights lawyer, but are interested in moving into this area.
Liberty fully embraces flexible working and is committed to employee development. We aim to encourage people from all backgrounds to work with us and are particularly interested in hearing from people from minority backgrounds and all socio-economic sections of society.
Closing date: 9am Monday 4 August 2025
First Round Interviews: 11 & 12 August 2025
Second Round Interviews: 19 August 2025
(flexibility is available should candidates be unable to make these interview dates)
For more information and details on how to apply please visit our website
Non Charity Employer
21 - 50
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Role 1 - Researcher or Senior Researcher (Permanent)
The Fabian Society is hiring a Researcher or Senior Researcher to lead on important, high-impact research projects, engaging directly with the government and stakeholders. You will:
- Develop project ideas and help secure funding from trusts and foundations, unions, charities, businesses and other funders.
- Write research and policy papers.
- Meet with leading politicians, advisors, sector experts and campaigners to discuss your research and debate new policy ideas.
- Write articles for leading media outlets and seek coverage and broadcast opportunities for your work.
- Represent the society and present your research at events and conferences.
We will look favourably on certain policy specialisms but we also value candidates who can become experts quickly. We are particularly interested in people who have expertise in housing, employment rights, social security, energy and climate, tax, public spending and macroeconomic policy. We also welcome applications from candidates with advanced quantitative skills. But if your expertise lies elsewhere, we will be happy to hear your plans.
We pride ourselves on providing strong progression routes for research staff. You will be trusted to work independently and take a leadership role, while also being supported and encouraged to develop. We are looking for staff who want to progress quickly, whether from Researcher to Senior Researcher, or from Senior Researcher to ‘Head of’ role.
Role 2 - Research Assistant (Fixed Term 12 Month Contract)
The Fabian Society is also hiring a Research Assistant on a 12-month development contract to support the new Fabian Housing Centre, as well as wider projects across the research team.
You will undertake a wide range of activities, and contribute to the development of high-quality research reports, working closely with our Research Manager and Head of the Fabian Housing Centre.
We pride ourselves on providing opportunities for development and progression. This is a development role, which will involve both on- and off-the-job training opportunities. Following completion of the development role, we aim to offer a permanent role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.