Senior Legal Officer

Full-time, London, UK; or New York or Washington DC, USA.

Salary*: UK – £56,961 + Benefits/ USA – $63,814 to $82,959 + Benefits/ Netherlands – €67,286 + Benefits

• The seniority and salary is determined on the basis of a combination of factors, including skills, experience, and location. If appointed as a Legal Officer, the salary in the UK will be £51,387 + Benefits, the USA will be $59,488 to $63,814 + Benefits.

About Article 19

For over 35 years, ARTICLE 19 has worked for a world where all people everywhere can freely express themselves and actively engage in public life without fear of discrimination.

Together with our partners, we:

• THINK: We develop cutting-edge research and legal and policy analysis to drive change worldwide.
• DO: We lead work on the frontlines of expression through our 9 regional hubs across the globe.
• PROPEL: We propel change by sparking innovation in the global freedom of expression movement.

When you work with ARTICLE 19, you’re not just joining an organisation – you’re joining a movement for a freer, fairer world.

Find out more about what we do

About the role

Under the supervision of the Senior Director for Law and Policy, you will play a crucial role in protecting freedom of expression and freedom of information globally, with a focus on data-intensive technologies/ artificial intelligence (AI).

You will provide legal and policy expertise and develop and promote our policies and positions in your area of focus.

You will also work closely with ARTICLE 19 colleagues to address emerging challenges posed by AI, and to identify new opportunities for engagement and advocacy on them in target countries and regions.

What you will be doing day to day

• Provide high level legal and policy advice on freedom of expression
• Contribute to the Law and Policy Team’s strategic planning, development and projects implementation
• Contribute to international and regional advocacy

What you will bring to the role

• Law degree. Admitted to practice in a national bar or equivalent is highly desirable
• Sound knowledge of international law on freedom of expression and freedom of information, in particular a solid grasp of standards on AI
• Experience in advocacy and/or litigation at international and regional human rights systems.

To learn more about the role and the requirements, please refer to the Job Description.