Position: Legal Researchers (on Human Rights Litigation)

Location: Abuja (On-site)

Duration: 3 months (November 2025 – February 2026)

Engagement Type: Full-time, Short-term Contract

Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC) is seeking experienced lawyers to support the development of a practical guide for lawyers interested in human rights and public interest litigation. The role involves identifying landmark cases, sourcing legal precedents and drafting concise analytical summaries to support practitioners.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct legal research in human rights and public interest litigation.

• Identify and compile landmark human rights case law and precedents.

• Source legal forms and templates for litigation.

• Analyse case outcomes to highlight key legal principles and lessons.

• Contribute to drafting a litigation reference guide.

Requirements:

• LL.B degree and Call-to-Bar qualification.

• Minimum of 5 years post-call legal experience.

• Experience in litigation, human rights or public interest advocacy.

• Strong legal research, analytical and writing skills.

• Ability to work independently and with a team.

Remuneration: Competitive and based on experience.

To Apply:

Send CV and cover letter to legal@placng.org with the subject line: Application – Legal Researcher

Application Deadline: Sunday, 16 November 2025.