{"id":9305,"date":"2026-11-11T10:12:15","date_gmt":"2026-11-11T09:12:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elsc.support\/?p=9305"},"modified":"2026-11-11T10:12:20","modified_gmt":"2026-11-11T09:12:20","slug":"call-for-applications-senior-legal-officer-for-the-netherlands","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elsc.support\/da\/call-for-applications-senior-legal-officer-for-the-netherlands\/","title":{"rendered":"Call for Applications:\u202fSenior Legal Officer for the Netherlands\u202f\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Location:<\/strong>&nbsp;Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Remote working is possible by agreement.<br><strong>Reports to:<\/strong>&nbsp;Director of Legal<br><strong>Line management:<\/strong>&nbsp;No direct line management<br><strong>Start date:<\/strong>&nbsp;January 2027<br><strong>Application deadline:<\/strong>&nbsp;Midnight on Tuesday, 1 December 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contract, salary and benefits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We offer a one-year, fixed-term, full-time employment contract, with the possibility of extension.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ELSC operates a four-day, 30-hour working week, Monday to Thursday, with flexible working hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Salary:<\/strong>\u00a0Officer scale 10.3\u201310.6, ranging from 42,580.12 to 50,704.09, depending on experience.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Wellbeing support:<\/strong>\u00a0\u20ac750 available to support staff wellbeing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Home office support:<\/strong>\u00a0Assistance with home office equipment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the European Legal Support Centre<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The European Legal Support Centre (ELSC) defends and empowers the Palestine solidarity movement across Europe through legal means. We provide free legal advice and assistance to associations, human rights NGOs, groups and individuals advocating for Palestine in mainland Europe and Britain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ELSC intervenes to end arbitrary restrictions on and criminalisation of advocacy. We develop legal tools and engage in strategic litigation, investigative research, monitoring and advocacy to ensure access to legal assistance, expose repression, and dismantle the systems of complicity that sustain Israel\u2019s genocide in Gaza and settler colonial project in Palestine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the role<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As ELSC\u2019s Senior Legal Officer in the Netherlands, you will work with the Legal Department to develop and implement legal strategies and provide legal advice to the Dutch Palestine solidarity movement. You will often collaborate with partner organisations and lawyers in our legal network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many of our clients are employees, students or activists facing repression. You will advise them on their rights, actions and campaigns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are looking for a dedicated, politically engaged legal professional with experience running cases independently or jointly with external lawyers. Experience practising criminal law is required. Expertise and experience in labour, administrative or protest law are desirable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our casework also covers freedom of information, education law, freedom of expression, protest rights, international criminal law and corporate criminal responsibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You will lead and coordinate the work of ELSC\u2019s team in the Netherlands, which includes an Advocacy and Communications Manager and a Monitor Officer responsible for monitoring anti-Palestinian repression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key responsibilities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lead and coordinate the Dutch team, supporting its infrastructure and fostering an effective and caring working environment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conduct litigation and advisory casework in the Netherlands.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide expert legal advice and representation to individual clients and movement partners in cooperation with our legal network.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collaborate with the Advocacy and Communications Manager and Monitor Officer to develop and implement political and legal strategies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Draft legal opinions, notes, memoranda and summaries to assist and defend individuals and organisations supporting Palestine.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Build and strengthen our legal network and referral mechanisms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conduct interviews with affected individuals and groups.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attend meetings with clients, partners and lawyers from our legal network.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work with the Crimes and Complicity team, which focuses on proactive litigation, to develop and implement strategic litigation in the Netherlands.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support the Development (Fundraising) Team with reporting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Give media interviews on the legal aspects of our casework.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Required experience and qualifications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>An LL.M. in Dutch law or a relevant European law specialisation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>At least three years\u2019 experience in a similar role, preferably in a law firm.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Experience working within, and a strong understanding of, the Dutch legal system, particularly criminal law.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Experience in legal casework, including running cases independently with minimal supervision.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proven experience developing legal strategies and providing legal advice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A track record of effective collaboration with lawyers, academics and civil society organisations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Knowledge and understanding of the Palestine solidarity movement, particularly in the Netherlands.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Demonstrable political engagement, including experience organising or participating in demonstrations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Required skills and abilities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Initiative, determination and the ability to work independently.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Excellent teamwork skills.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The ability to manage a busy workload and prioritise tasks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Excellent research, analytical and legal drafting skills.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Excellent client care skills, particularly when working with vulnerable or marginalised clients.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proficiency in Dutch and English, with excellent written and spoken communication skills.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Excellent computer skills, particularly in word processing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Willingness to travel and work flexibly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Desirable experience and skills<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Qualification, or eligibility to qualify, as a lawyer in the Netherlands through the Dutch Bar Association (Nederlandse Orde van Advocaten).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Experience or specialisation in one or more of the following areas: labour law, administrative law, freedom of expression, protest rights, protection of political expression, international criminal law, corporate criminal responsibility or civil tort litigation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Experience leading or coordinating a team.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Experience working with trade unions, Het Juridisch Loket or social legal aid practices (<em>sociale advocatuur<\/em>).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Involvement in grassroots campaigns or non-profit organisations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Demonstrable commitment to, and understanding of, ELSC\u2019s aims and objectives.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proficiency in Arabic.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Equal opportunities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, LGBTQ+ identity, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or social class.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>We particularly welcome applications from Palestinians.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ELSC recognises that applicants from marginalised communities may be less likely to apply if they do not meet every listed qualification. We encourage you to consider applying even if you do not meet every criterion. Our priority is to find the right candidate for the role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to apply<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please send your application to&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:application@elsc.support\">application@elsc.support<\/a>&nbsp;with the subject line&nbsp;<strong>\u201cSenior Legal Officer: NL\u201d<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Applications must be received by midnight on Tuesday, 1 December 2026.<\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Location:&nbsp;Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Remote working is possible by agreement.Reports to:&nbsp;Director of LegalLine management:&nbsp;No direct line managementStart date:&nbsp;January 2027Application deadline:&nbsp;Midnight on Tuesday, 1 December 2026 Contract, salary and benefits We offer a one-year, fixed-term, full-time employment contract, with the possibility of extension. 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