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   HTTPS://Dignity.Dk/en/job-openings/?hr=show-job%2F291645%26locale%3Den_US   
      
   Legal advisor/senior legal advisor   
   Do you want to work in a human rights organization that makes a concrete    
   and positive difference for people at risk of torture around the world?    
   And do you have a master’s degree in law and hands-on experience in    
   preventing torture and other ill-treatment?   
      
   Then DIGNITY can offer you an exciting opportunity, as we have a    
   fixed-term position as either a legal advisor or senior legal advisor (1    
   year) in our department for Prevention and Accountability (P&A).   
      
   Since 1982, DIGNITY has worked for a world free of torture and violence.    
   We are a human rights and development organization that also runs a    
   rehabilitation clinic in Denmark. We work internationally with partner    
   organisations to prevent torture and violence, treat traumatized victims,    
   and document serious human rights violations so that those responsible can    
   be held accountable.   
      
   The position in based in DIGNITY’s Prevention & Accountability department,    
   which is responsible for DIGNITY’s legal and health-related engagements on    
   preventing torture, pursuing accountability for torture and related    
   international crimes and international advocacy.   
      
   About the position   
      
   As a legal advisor or senior legal advisor your core responsibilities will    
   include:   
      
   Contributing to the development and implementation of DIGNITY’s    
   international strategies and projects on prevention of torture, notably    
   preventive monitoring of the treatment and conditions of persons deprived    
   of their liberty.   
   Working closely with DIGNITY’s partner organisations on preventing torture    
   and related human rights violations within the criminal justice sector and    
   in non-custodial settings.   
   Building capacity and advising DIGNITY and its partners on best practices    
   and evidence-based methods of preventing torture within national law and    
   practice.   
   Conducting legal research and analysis of relevance to DIGNITY’s mandate    
   and international engagements and contributing to developing manuals and    
   tools.   
   Drafting advocacy reports and undertaking advocacy in relation to United    
   Nations human rights bodies and the African Commission on Human and    
   Peoples’ Rights.   
   The position is expected to include up to 45 days of travel abroad per    
   year.   
      
   We offer you:   
      
   A job in a dynamic organization with a global outlook and a strong    
   professional focus, where all activities are driven by the desire to make    
   a positive difference for victims of human rights violations.   
   An opportunity to become part of an international team of committed and    
   highly skilled colleagues with a focus on setting the best framework for    
   collaboration and joint learning.   
   Flexible working hours and an emphasis on a good balance between work and    
   private life.   
   Skills   
      
   Master’s degree in law, with a specialization in international human    
   rights law.   
      
   We also expect that you have:   
      
   A minimum of 7-8 years of practical experience in international human    
   rights promotion and protection, particularly in the anti-torture field.   
   Demonstrated knowledge of good practices of preventing torture and other    
   inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment in diverse jurisdictions.   
   Solid hands-on experience and expertise in preventive monitoring of places    
   of detention from national monitoring bodies, such as National Preventive    
   Mechanisms (NPMs), or international monitoring mechanisms, such as the CPT    
   or SPT.   
   Excellent analytical, drafting, and communication skills as well as    
   experience in international networking and alliance-building.   
   Experience in capacity building, and preferably knowledge of    
   evidence-based methods of capacity strengthening.   
   Experience in drafting advocacy reports and undertaking international    
   advocacy vis-à-vis UN human rights bodies and regional bodies.   
   Mastery of spoken and written English is a requirement.   
   It is also important that you have:   
      
   Ability to work independently and as part of a team in an    
   interdisciplinary environment and across different cultures.   
   Strong organisational and interpersonal skills.   
   Ability to work across a broad portfolio, manage a complex workload and be    
   responsive to evolving demands.   
   Cultural and context sensitivity, high ethical standards and diplomatic    
   skills.   
   You are a strategic thinker, collegial, empathic and respectful.   
   Terms of employment   
      
   The position is a fixed term position of 1 year, with a possibility for    
   extension.   
      
   The position is placed in DIGNITY's Prevention and Accountability    
   department with reference to the department director. The department has    
   approx. fifteen legal and healthcare experts, and several consultants. The    
   department is managed by the director of department and the deputy    
   director.   
      
   Your place of employment is Copenhagen at our main address at    
   Bryggervangen 55, 2100 Copenhagen O.   
      
   We expect you to have a civil registry address in Denmark during the full    
   employment. We do not offer the possibility to work from home from abroad.    
   Please note, that the position will not be filled on a consultancy basis.   
      
   Expected entry is 1st of February 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.   
      
   Your working hours are 37 hours per week, with the expectation that    
   additional work may take place. It will be possible to take time off after    
   having additional working hours within our flexible work schedule.   
      
   You are expected to have up to 45 days of travel activity per year.   
      
   The employment is based on the Danish collective agreement for academics    
   in the Danish State.   
      
   For non-Danish candidates, we assist you in applying for a Danish    
   residence and work permit, and upon arrival in Denmark we offer assistance    
   through external consultant in regard to Danish taxation, creation of a    
   bank account and similar basic requirements for residence in Denmark.   
      
   More info   
      
   Further information regarding the position can be obtained by contacting    
   our department director, Therese Rytter, on tel. +45 60 10 88 10 /email:    
   T[. . .]@dignity.dk.   
      
   Applications with CV, diploma and any other relevant documents are    
   submitted via the link no later than 30th of November 2025 COB.   
      
   We expect to hold the first round of interviews on the 4th of December    
      
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