Are you a qualified solicitor or barrister in English law? Do you want to use your knowledge of legal compliance matters to support the Amnesty’s Legal & Governance team?

JOB PURPOSE

The purpose of this role is to support the Legal & Governance team in providing advice and support on regulatory and other legal compliance matters affecting the global operations of the International Secretariat of Amnesty International (‘IS’). The role holder will be one of three qualified lawyers in the team with trainee support in the team.

ABOUT YOU

As a qualified solicitor or barrister in English law, you will have experience in carrying out investigations into data breaches, whistleblowing, fraud and other regulatory matters, preferably in an international organisation. You will understand the need for confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information and correspondence, as well as having excellent written and verbal communication skills in English for both internal and external audiences.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Carrying out investigations into data breaches, whistleblowing, fraud and other regulatory matters, working with more senior members of the team and/or external counsel as necessary depending on the complexity of the investigation.
• Carrying out the more complex data protection impact assessments.
• Managing the Legal & Governance policy database including updating key policies on whistleblowing, anti-fraud, bribery & corruption, anti-terrorism vetting & compliance to ensure accurate and user-friendly language and supporting the IT team with updates to key data protection and information governance policies.
• Reporting material incidents to regulators (eg. Information Commissioners Office, Charity Commission), the Coalition Leadership Team and/or the Board as appropriate.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Qualified solicitor or barrister (English law) with at least 1 year of Post Qualification Experience in a law firm and/or in house.
• Experience advising clients on data protection legislation in the UK or EU essential.
• Experience managing investigations such as data breach incidents, whistleblowing and/or fraud (including use of electronic discovery tools).
• Fluent English, written and spoken essential; additional language skills desirable.

Please see the attached job description for more information on responsibilities, skills and experience required.

ABOUT US

Amnesty International is a global movement of more than 10 million people who campaign for a world where human rights are enjoyed by all. We reach almost every country in the world.

Our aim is simple: an end to human rights abuses. Independent, international and influential, we campaign for justice, fairness, freedom and truth wherever they’re denied. And whether we’re applying pressure through powerful research or direct lobbying, mass demonstrations or online campaigning, we’re all inspired by hope for a better world. One where human rights are respected and protected by everyone, everywhere.

At Amnesty International, we are passionate about what we do and we are proud of our achievements as a movement. To compensate our employees for the critical work they do, we reward them through a combination of an attractive and sector competitive salary and benefits package, high levels of engagement and involvement, and a commitment to employee development.

Benefits include 37 days annual leave (inclusive of public holidays and grace days), pension scheme, employee assistance programme, life assurance and many more benefits designed to suit your own personal lifestyle. All of this, in a professional, engaging environment.

For further information on our benefits, please visit https://www.amnesty.org/en/careers/benefits/

WHAT WE HOPE YOU WILL DO NEXT

If you are talented, passionate about human rights and want to use your skills, knowledge and experience to change the world then we would encourage you to click ‘Apply for this Role’ below.

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N.B. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities.**

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