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Legal Manager, Media Freedom and the Law

2 months ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Thomson Reuters Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Legal Manager to join our team and lead our efforts in media freedom and the law. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for mapping evolving trends and legal threats for journalists, media freedom NGOs, and independent media outlets.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to address legal gaps and needs in the media sector.
  • Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including NGOs, legal teams, and media organizations.
  • Refine our operating model for the media-legal offering based on feedback and best practices.
  • Work closely with our Media Freedom and Programmes team to ensure alignment and integration of the media-legal offering within the Foundation's existing media freedom work.
  • Scope and manage pro bono or low bono legal requests and cross-border research projects that address critical needs of journalists, media freedom NGOs, and independent media outlets.
  • Develop and oversee the creation of tools, resources, trainings, and other content on key legal issues relevant to journalists and independent media outlets.
  • Deliver and/or coordinate delivery of trainings, legal health checks, and events for media freedom NGOs, journalists, and/or media houses, often in partnership with the programming teams.
  • Support the development and implementation of a communications, engagement, and outreach plan, as needed, in collaboration with the Foundation's Communications, Social, and Media Freedom teams.
  • Support bid development and partnership-building to ensure financial sustainability of the offering.
  • Carry out various administrative, reporting, planning, monitoring, and logistical responsibilities linked to the project.
About You

To be successful in this role, you will likely have:

  • An LLB or advanced law degree.
  • At least five years' experience working in the legal field, with prior experience in media law or related human rights matters.
  • A strong understanding of international standards on press freedom and/or the media law/policy landscape.
  • Excellent project management and organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple matters and projects in a fast-paced environment.
  • Prior experience working on donor-funded projects is a plus.
  • Excellent research, drafting, and analytical skills, with experience in training an advantage.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, able to establish and maintain positive working relationships with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
  • Resilience, ability to cope with high pressure and work environments, and find solutions to problems when they arise.