Senior Legal and Policy Advisor

About the roleASPF is seeking a Senior Legal and Policy Advisor to lead its strategy and projects on access to justice for male victims/survivors including by providing legal and policy advice and guidance on its research and advocacy on CRSV against men and boys, including on issues of international human rights, criminal and humanitarian law. Working closely with the Executive Director, the Senior Legal and Policy Advisor will help develop and play a leading role in implementing ASPF’s global and country-level strategies and its justice program. They will also lead ASPF’s work with international justice bodies including the International Criminal Court, the International Court of Justice and others. The Senior Legal and Policy Advisor will also be responsible for managing staff and supporting the Executive Director in other management and fundraising tasks.This is an exciting opportunity to support a growing organisation and the position will suit a proactive and experienced professional.This position is based in Europe and will require international travel, including to countries affected by conflict. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK and no payment is available for relocation. ASP accommodates flexibility in working hours but given the needs of a small organisation, you may be requested to work beyond these hours on occasion.Core Duties & ResponsibilitiesStrategic leadership and developmentLeading the development and implementation of strategies to strengthen access to victim/survivor-centred, gender-sensitive justice processes for men and boys who are victims/survivors of CRSV.Working with the Executive Director and staff/consultants to develop and implement strategies on improving access to justice for male victims/survivors of CRSV in Ukraine.Research and analysisConducting and delivering research and analysis on legal, policy, and other issues.Advocacy and external relationsIdentifying opportunities for and influencing policy development and practice at a global and country-level on the prevention of and responses to CRSV, including via advocacy, drafting reports, briefings and submissions, and media/social media.Fundraising and resource managementFundraising support including drafting of applications and reports to donors and working with the Executive Director/Finance Manager to support oversight of budgets/resources.Team management and other dutiesManaging staff/consultants including overseeing workplans, reviewing and ensuring high-quality outputs, and supporting staff/consultant security and well-being.Undertake other relevant activities to support ASP’s overall goals and mission.SkillsKnowledge & experienceLaw degree10 years’ experience preferably working on human rights in situations of armed conflict with a particular emphasis on gender, criminal justice and transitional justiceExpertise and experience of justice processes in conflict settings, including criminal accountability and non-judicial justice processesAn in-depth understanding of gender and a track record of applying a gender perspective to your workKnowledge of global developments in relation to justice and CRSVExperience of strategy developmentExperience of working with and supporting staff and their work, including in remote locationsSkills & abilitiesAbility to think strategically and creatively.Demonstrable analytical and drafting skillsStrong oral and written communication skills in EnglishAbility to self-manage and work under pressurePersonal qualitiesProactive and able to hit the ground runningExcellent interpersonal skills and team playerDiscreet and able to manage confidential informationHigh levels of empathy, compassion and commitment to the issueASP is committed to fairness, equality, and justice for all. We value a diverse workplace and encourage applications from people of colour, LGBTI+/SOGIESC individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, and other minoritised groups and diverse backgrounds.Deadline to apply is 15 December 2025.