Legal Associate, Law Reform Advisory at Clermont Group

Responsibilities

1. Legal Research and Analysis:

• Conduct comprehensive legal research and analysis on various areas of law that relevant to the CIJ's focus areas of governance, economic development and social mobility
• Contribute towards preparation of draft legislation, model legal provisions, legal memoranda, briefs, and reports that clearly articulate findings and recommendations for law reform

2. Policy Advisory:

• Provide policy advice and strategic guidance on law reform initiatives, considering the socio-political and economic contexts of target countries
• Engage with stakeholders, including government entities, civil society organizations, the private sector and international organisations, to advance the adoption of legal reforms

3. Capacity Building and Outreach:

• Develop and deliver training sessions and workshops for stakeholders on legal reform processes and related subjects
• Participate in public forums, conferences, and panels to represent the CIJ and disseminate its work

4. Project Management:

• Assist in the planning, implementation, and monitoring of law reform projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and budget
• Prepare project reports and updates for internal and external stakeholders

Requirements

• Essential: Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized university
• Desirable: Master of Laws (LLM) degree, with a focus relevant to CIJ's areas of interest
• A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in legal research, law reform, policy analysis, or a related field
• Familiarity with the legal and policy environment in Africa and a keen understanding of challenges and opportunities for law reform
• Strong analytical, research, legal drafting and writing skills, with the ability to present complex legal issues clearly and persuasively
• Proficiency in English is mandatory; proficiency in additional African languages is highly advantageous
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural team
• Proactive, motivated, and capable of managing multiple tasks efficiently under tight deadlines
• Commitment to CIJ's mission and values, including a passion for legal reform and advancing the role of law as a catalyst for promoting good governance and economic development and social mobility in Africa
• Only candidates who are legally eligible to work in Cape Town, South Africa will be considered