Legal Consultant (Consultor/a Legal)
- Location
- Costa Rica
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Employment type
- Contract
- Category
- Legal
- Openings
- 1
- Apply by
- 13 Nov 2026
About the role
The International Institute on Race, Equality and Human Rights (Race and Equality) is hiring a Legal Consultant for its work based in San José, Costa Rica, on a consultancy contract of 12 months (renewable) with an immediate start. The consultant will document cases of transnational repression affecting exiled Nicaraguans, support strategic litigation, and carry out advocacy before the Inter-American human rights system and United Nations bodies, working within an organisation dedicated to racial justice and the defence of human rights across Latin America and the Caribbean. The role suits a lawyer with a strong human-rights background who can combine legal research and case documentation with political advocacy. Remuneration is to be agreed (a convenir) and is therefore not stated here. To apply, send your CV by email to jobs@raceandequality.org. The application deadline is 13 November 2026.
Requirements
Law degree At least three years of professional experience Experience in human rights and/or political advocacy work Familiarity with intersectional and gender approaches; knowledge of the Inter-American and UN human rights systems is valued Professional-level English is valued
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