Everyone says they want to change the world. We’re looking for people who actually will.

ADF International is an alliance-building legal organization that advocates for the right of people to freely live out their faith. Please visit our career site to view our Statement of Faith and Guiding Principles. We are currently seeking candidates of the highest caliber for the following position:

Legal Counsel, Europe – Vienna

ADF International seeks a full-time Legal Counsel, located in Vienna, Austria. Your overall responsibilities will be to assist the European Advocacy Team in defending religious liberty, the sanctity of life, and marriage and family, through litigation, advocacy and legal strategies at the United Nations, European Union, European Court of Human Rights, and other similar entities. As Legal Counsel, you will focus on policies, cases, laws, and campaigns, that promote and strengthen the rights of Christians to freely and publicly live out their faith.. Other responsibilities will include research and writing projects, legal training, participating in conferences, media interviews, alliance-building, and speaking events and activities.

 Position Specifications:

• Qualified lawyer preferred; however a non-lawyer may qualify with a Master’s degree and/or relevant experience and a demonstrated track record of success in building and leveraging diverse alliance relationships within the context of an agreed strategy;
• Excellent command of English, both spoken and written, and ideally at least one other major European language;
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Proven ability to conduct high-level legal research
• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills;
• Public speaking experience; 
• Strong attention to detail and proven project management skills;
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office;
• Ability to prioritize and achieve deadline goals;
• Ability to professionally handle confidential information;
• Relevant experience in human rights and European law;
• Must be able and willing to live and work in Vienna, Austria, and travel internationally.

Has your interest been piqued? We hope so, and we want to hear from you today if you have the desire and passion to serve at ADF International! Apply for this position below.

Open: January 26, 2017
Close: April 30, 2017