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Provide senior legal advice and technical assistance related to war crimes and crimes against humanity investigations and prosecutions
Support legal qualification assessments and elements of crimes analysis for complex criminal cases
Advise on evidentiary strategies, investigative priorities, and prosecutorial approaches consistent with applicable legal frameworks
Together with the legal officer, review case materials and provide recommendations to strengthen prosecutorial file development
Work closely with justice actors, particularly prosecutors, to identify legal and evidentiary gaps affecting case progression
Support planning and delivery of legal mentorship activities for participating justice sector institutions
Participate in mentorship missions, deliver training, and provide direct technical support to justice actors
Serve as a technical escalation point for complex legal issues arising during mentorship engagements and case assistance
Collaborate with PEJ mentoring teams to ensure consistent and high-quality legal guidance
Contribute to the development, review, and refinement of Justice Bootcamp curricula and learning materials
Identify recurring legal challenges, knowledge gaps, and training needs emerging from case support activities
Provide subject matter expertise during Bootcamp sessions and related technical discussions
Support integration of practical casework lessons into training and mentoring approaches
Conduct legal research related to international crimes, Ukrainian criminal procedure, and relevant international legal standards
Prepare legal memoranda, technical guidance notes, and analytical products as required
Monitor relevant legal developments and emerging jurisprudence to inform project activities
Support the development of practical tools and reference materials for justice actors
Maintain accurate records of legal advisory activities and technical assistance provided
Prepare donor reports on the project covering technical inputs, activity summaries, and lessons learned documentation
Support knowledge management and documentation of legal guidance, good practices, and recurring challenges
Ensure sensitive legal information is handled in accordance with PEJ policies and confidentiality requirements
Participate in relevant team meetings and reporting coordination calls with the Project Lead and the Projects Coordinator
Contribute to proposal development, concept notes, and fundraising materials as needed
Support other project-related activities and responsibilities as assigned
Requirements
Advanced law degree (LL.M., J.D., or equivalent) in law, criminal law, international criminal law, human rights law, or a related field
Minimum 7 years of relevant legal experience, including work on complex criminal investigations, prosecutions, international crimes, or related justice sector matters
Demonstrated expertise in war crimes, crimes against humanity, international criminal law, or serious criminal investigations
Strong knowledge of Ukrainian criminal procedure and legal frameworks, or demonstrated ability to work effectively within the Ukrainian legal context
Experience providing legal advisory services, mentoring, training, or technical assistance to prosecutors, investigators, judges, or other justice sector actors
Excellent legal research, analytical, drafting, and case assessment skills
Ability to analyze complex factual and legal issues and provide practical, solutions-oriented guidance
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
proficiency in Ukrainian is strongly preferred
Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and exercise sound professional judgment
Experience working with international organizations, rule-of-law programs, accountability initiatives, or donor-funded projects is highly desirable
Willingness and ability to travel to Ukraine, including frontline regions, in support of Bootcamps, mentorship missions, and project activities as required
Commitment to PEJ’s mission, values, confidentiality requirements, and professional standards