Legal Associate, Law Reform Advisory

6 months ago

Cape Town, South Africa Clermont Group Full time

About Chandler Institute of Justice

The Chandler Institute of Justice (CIJ) is a consulting firm that collaborates with African governments in leveraging the transformative power of law reform to enhance good governance and facilitate social mobility and inclusive economic development. CIJ is founded on the philosophy that, through concerted efforts and strategic investments in developing effective legal frameworks, African countries can build resilient societies founded on the principles of justice, prosperity, and inclusivity.

Focus Areas

**Good Governance**: Legal frameworks that establish the institutional mechanisms and checks and balances necessary to prevent abuse of power, corruption, and arbitrary decision-making, thus promoting good governance, adherence to the rule of law, transparency, accountability, and respect for human rights.

**Economic Development**: Legal frameworks that provide the foundation for economic activities by establishing clear and enforceable laws that create a conducive environment for investment, entrepreneurship, and innovation, fostering economic growth and prosperity.

**Social Mobility**: Legal frameworks that promote social justice, equity, and inclusivity by protecting the rights of marginalized groups, ensuring access to justice, and fostering social cohesion. These include laws that govern education, healthcare, housing, labour rights, and social protection with the aim to contribute to the well-being and prosperity of individuals and communities, thus addressing inequalities and promoting social mobility.

Role

The Legal Associate will support CIJ's law reform advisory work across Africa, contributing to legal research, policy analysis, and advisory services aimed at advancing law reform in African countries. The position requires a blend of legal expertise, research skills, and a deep understanding of the African legal and development policy landscape.

**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**:
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

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