Legal Director

JUSTICE is recruiting a Legal Director to join our friendly, outcome-focused and values-led team. This is a senior and highly influential role, offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced legal leader who is passionate about improving the UK justice system and committed to advancing meaningful legal and policy reform.  

About the role

We are looking for someone who brings deep legal and policy expertise, strategic insight and a collaborative approach to leading and delivering impactful research and policy work.

The successful post holder will be an inspiring and experienced leader who enjoys both shaping strategic direction and supporting others to deliver high quality work.  

Motivated by JUSTICE’s mission to build a fair justice system within everyone’s reach, you will bring the confidence, sound judgement and integrity required to lead at a senior level and represent the organisation externally.

Working collaboratively with colleagues, you will help shape advocacy and influencing strategies designed to drive legal and policy reform across the UK.

You will play a central role in developing and maintaining strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including government ministers and officials, parliamentarians, the judiciary, service delivery organisations, civil society partners and people with lived experience of the justice system.  

The full job description, as well as more information about the role, can be found on our CharityJob posting.

Key details

Salary: Circa £70k

Location: London (Hybrid)

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time

How to apply  

Please click here to apply via our CharityJob posting. Please note that we are recruiting on a rolling basis, reviewing applications as they arrive. Early applications are encouraged, as the role will close once a suitable candidate is appointed.  

Applications submitted by email will not be considered.    

Equality, diversity, and inclusion

JUSTICE is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and welcome everyone who shares our values and purpose regardless of age, gender, race, region, socio-economic background, education, sexuality, identity, disability and neurodiversity.

Contact  

If you have any questions about the role, please contact jobs@justice.org.uk

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