International Lawyer/ Mobile Justice Team Lead

Global Rights Compliance

Published: Jul 28, 2026

Updated: Jul 28, 2026

Source: reliefweb_consultancies

About This Opportunity

This is a consulting contract in the legal services and governance and public administration sectors, with a focus on Human Rights Law, Anti Corruption and International Law. Located in Ukraine, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before August 11, 2026.

Published through ReliefWeb Consultancies, part of the United Nations system, which follows UN procurement standards. UN-funded opportunities are typically open to vendors registered in the UN Global Marketplace for consulting in the legal services sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

Ukraine
International Lawyer/ Mobile Justice Team Lead
Organization
Global Rights Compliance
Posted
28 Jul 2026
Closing date
11 Aug 2026
General Background
GRC are policy makers, lawyers and development experts dedicated to promoting accountability and strengthening justice systems through the application of international law. With ongoing operations in some of the world’s most complex legal and security environments, Global Rights Compliance continues to provide specialised legal expertise, policy solutions, and strategic advisory services to uphold justice and strengthen the rule of law globally.
Mobile Justice Teams (MJTs) are groups of local and international experts, and practitioners collaborating with, and in support of, local justice actors, such as Ukraine’s Office of the Prosecutor General (OPG) and Regional Prosecutor Offices (RPOs), to advance Ukraine's capacity to investigate and build complex command-level cases into international crimes through tailored support and the institutionalisation of international standards and best practices. The MJTs are organised across thematic areas to address context-specific and cross-cutting legal issues. The teams work in the most affected regions of Ukraine to provide advisory and case-building support, focusing on supporting prosecutors and investigators in their investigations and prosecutions.
We are seeking an International Lawyer/Mobile Justice Team Lead to join our team. The International Lawyer / MJT Lead (Crimes against Humanity) leads a team of international and national lawyers providing support for the development of sustainable national capacity to investigate and prosecute crimes against humanity through an integrated package of legal guidance, institutional capacity-building, and practical case-building support in Ukraine.
Full / Part-time:
Full-time
Location:
Ukraine (with a defined R&R cycle)
Responsibilities
Provide overall strategic direction to the team in close coordination with the Principal Legal Advisor and the Programme Director, other MJT and Deputy Leads.
Lead in the preparation and implementation of team work plans and other planning documentation including project deliverables.
Plan activities in accordance with current project outputs, indicators and goals.
Establish and maintain a regular contact with primary beneficiaries (e.g. OPG, RPOs, National Police of Ukraine, Security Service of Ukraine) to identify evolving needs and coordinate the support efforts.
Support key beneficiaries through the development of standard operating procedures, tools and methodologies, strategic advice on investigations and case-building, training
materials, and the delivery of tailored capacity-building initiatives.
Ensure regular & constructive dialogue with other actors, including international organisations and local CSOs, to foster meaningful collaboration, avoid duplication and promote complementarity and harmonisation of support.
Develop and lead the implementation of the team’s visibility and strategic engagement plan, in coordination with the Legal Outreach Coordinator, the Communications Lead, and other teams to ensure continuous public engagement with the team’s work.
Liaise with relevant internal teams and, where appropriate, external counterparts to ensure legal coherence.
Attend, where necessary, round tables, conferences, and workshops to amplify the work of the MJTs.
Manage the team’s resources in a way that enables meeting internal and external deadlines, which comply with all internal rules.
Ensure effective skills transfer and capacity building through mentoring and coaching of the team.
Ensure the team is compliant with all internal administrative, operational and security policies and requirements.
Support risk identification and mitigation across legal activities.
Ensure effective communication with the Principal Legal Advisor and the Programme Director, other team leads and focal points.
Contribute to the ongoing development of the team's work by identifying potential areas for future activity and collaboration, consistent with strategic priorities.
Adhere to regular internal reporting deadlines and provide substantive reporting - monthly / quarterly, or as directed by the Principal Legal Advisor and the Programme Director- ensuring they meet the required level of detail and adhere to the specified format.
Perform other tasks as requested (or authorised) by the Principal Legal Advisor and reasonably foreseen under the scope of work.
Your Background
12+ years of relevant legal / investigative experience in international crimes including, specifically, crimes against humanity.
Significant experience in high-volume criminal investigations and case-building including, specifically, concerning crimes against humanity; with practical experience in a national jurisdiction; practical ICL and IHL experience.
Practical experience working with justice actors, preferably within a national or international prosecution team.
Practical experience developing and delivering capacity-building activities including training of trainers including, specifically, concerning crimes against humanity.
Experience leading sizable teams of different cultural backgrounds.
Strong organisational and coordination skills.
Flexible and creative; able to work in an unstructured, changeable & fast-moving environment, proactive, anticipating problems and solutions orientated.
Ability to identify emerging opportunities, think creatively, and develop strategic partnerships that strengthen coordination and promote visibility.
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
Able to work independently without detailed guidance to get started; can be given a ‘desired outcome’ and is able to plan the actions required to reach it.
Practical thinker, able to break down and pursue the elements required to operationalise an investigative/prosecutorial strategy.
Practical experience of working with highly sensitive material and an ability to demonstrate the requisite skill in storing, sharing, and working with such material.
Strong understanding of the Ukrainian factual, legal and institutional contexts.
Strong analytical, drafting, and review skills.
Availability and willingness for regular travel to Ukraine, including its regions.
Fluency in English - Written and verbal skills.
Fluency or competency in Ukrainian or Russian is desirable.
How to apply
Please submit your CV and a short cover letter (in English) to
Application Form - International Lawyer / MJT Lead
by the 11th August 2026.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Job details
Country
Ukraine
Source
Global Rights Compliance
Type
Consultancy
Career category
Program/Project Management
Years of experience
10+ years
Theme
Protection and Human Rights
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How to apply:
Please submit your CV and a short cover letter (in English) to
Application Form - International Lawyer / MJT Lead
by the 11th August 2026.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from ReliefWeb Consultancies and was originally published on July 28, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Global Rights Compliance

Global Rights Compliance has issued 8 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 2 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Humanitarian & Emergency Response, Governance & Public Administration, and Law & Legal Services. Tenders span 2 countries including Ukraine and Iraq. Notices are distributed via ReliefWeb Consultancies. Most recent publication: July 28, 2026.

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Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in Ukraine. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

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When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is August 11, 2026. You have 13 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Global Rights Compliance in Ukraine. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Consulting contract in the Law & Legal Services sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.