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Fair Trials Europe is looking for a Legal Consultant to join our team in Brussels.

ROLE SUMMARY

Fair Trials Europe is seeking to continue to shape and support the response to emerging developments and challenges in the field of criminal justice across the European Union, while enhancing its international comparative portfolio of work.

We are seeking a Legal Consultant to contribute to our mission of promoting fair and transparent legal processes. The successful candidate will produce high-quality criminal law and human rights analysis, research, and submissions on criminal proceedings, with a focus on legal professionals, human rights defenders, EU institutions, civil society, and victims of the criminal justice system.

To apply, please send a CV and a cover letter to recruitment@fairtrials.net by Tuesday 7 July 2026. Please, clearly include your name and “FTE Legal Consultant” in the subject line.

Selected candidates will be notified by 21 July 2026.

Before applying, we encourage you to carefully read the full job description below.