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Project Expedite Justice

Location:
Ukraine, Zaporizhzhia

Category:
Legal

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Job Description:

The Senior Lawyer will play a central role in implementing Project Expedite Justice’s Zaporizhzhia-focused strategy. This full-time consultancy requires senior-level legal expertise in international criminal law, international humanitarian law, business and property appropriation under occupation, and accountability mechanisms related to pillage. The Senior Lawyer will coordinate daily team activities, guide legal research and analysis, oversee case file development, support reporting and submissions, and work closely with Ukrainian and international partners.

Job Responsibility:

Conduct advanced legal research on pillage, plunder, unlawful appropriation, forced business re-registration, property transfers, and related international crimes
Draft legal memoranda, briefs, and analytical products for internal use, partners, and accountability mechanisms
Provide legal assessments of evidence collected from Zaporizhzhia
Help develop legal theories, case files, and accountability pathways—both judicial and sanctions-related
Coordinate closely with investigative and analytical teams to integrate factual findings into legal frameworks
Identify potential perpetrators, chains of command, and corporate actors implicated in appropriation in Zaporizhzhia
Coordinate daily workstreams and support junior lawyers, analysts, and investigators
Ensure timely delivery of legal products and coherence across multidisciplinary work
Mentor team members on legal drafting, case analysis, and research methodologies
Contribute to or lead development of training materials (e.g., slides, fact sheets, case studies) related to documentation of pillage and economic crimes under occupation
Support the trainings for Ukrainian partners, civil society, or legal practitioners as needed
Participate actively in PEJ team meetings and project discussions
Contribute legal content to donor reports, project proposals, newsletters, and public-facing materials
Maintain organized and secure case files and legal documentation in accordance with PEJ SOPs

Requirements:

Advanced degree in Law (JD, LLM, or equivalent)
Minimum 7–10 years of experience in international criminal law, human rights law, international humanitarian law, or related fields
Demonstrated experience in cases involving pillage, unlawful property appropriation, or economic crimes in conflict settings is highly desirable
Experience working on Ukraine-related issues or strong knowledge of the region is an asset
Proven track record in legal drafting, research, and developing complex case files
Familiarity with sanctions mechanisms, corporate accountability, or conflict-related business activity preferred
Experience working with multidisciplinary teams (legal, investigative, analytical)
Strong organizational and independent working skills
Fluency in English required
Ukrainian is a strong asset
Commitment to PEJ’s mission and victim-centered approach

Nice to have:

Experience working on Ukraine-related issues or strong knowledge of the region
Ukrainian language skills

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 11, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Remote work

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