Project Lawyer

📢 JOB OPPORTUNITY – PROJECT LAWYER

Blantyre, Malawi

Full-Time | 12-Month Contract (Renewable based on performance)

Women Lawyers Association (WLA)

About WLA

The Women Lawyers Association (WLA) is an independent non-profit organization of women lawyers and legal professionals working to empower women and girls in Malawi.

WLA uses the law as a tool to:

✔️ Promote and protect women’s & children’s rights

✔️ Combat gender-based violence and discrimination

✔️ Drive legal and systemic reforms

✔️ Provide legal advocacy, education, and outreach

Position: Project Lawyer

Reporting to: Executive Director

The Project Lawyer will lead WLA’s litigation and advocacy work in line with the organization’s mandate.

Key Responsibilities

✔️ Attend court hearings and manage litigation for WLA clients

✔️ Conduct legal research and provide legal advisory services

✔️ Draft reports and training materials on WLA activities

✔️ Facilitate capacity-building trainings, legal clinics & outreach programs

✔️ Supervise paralegals and interns

✔️ Support advocacy for women’s and children’s rights

✔️ Perform other duties assigned by the Executive Director

🎓 Requirements

✔️ Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from a recognized institution

✔️ Admitted to practice law in Malawi

✔️ Minimum 3 years post-admission experience in litigation

✔️ Strong experience in women’s and children’s rights cases

✔️ Excellent legal drafting, communication & organizational skills

✔️ Strong understanding of legal and regulatory frameworks on gender and human rights

Competencies

✔️ Strong litigation and advocacy skills

✔️ Ability to work independently and in teams

✔️ Strong analytical and research abilities

✔️ Commitment to gender equality and human rights

📩 HOW TO APPLY

Submit your application in ONE PDF document including:

📄 Application letter

📄 CV (max 3 pages) with 3 traceable referees

📄 Copies of professional certificates

Send to:

📧 info@womenlawyersmalawi.org

📧 CC: president@womenlawyersmalawi.org | secretary@womenlawyersmalawi.org

Addressed to:

The President

Women Lawyers Association

Area 6, Plot 6/202

P.O. Box 30864

Capital City

Lilongwe 3

Deadline: Friday, 1st May 2026 at 17:00 hours

 Late or non-compliant applications will NOT be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.