Job Title: Delivery Associate Legal

Reporting To: Senior Program Manager

Location: LAS, FTC, Karachi

Contract Type: Deliverables Based Consulting Contract

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Delivery Associate Legal will play a critical role in the implementation and monitoring of legal aspects of the project, working under the guidance of the Senior Program Manager. This position will focus on ensuring that the project activities pertaining to providing legal support and coordination with community lawyers are in line with project objectives. She/He will comply with legal requirements, facilitating the provision of legal aid, and addressing other legal concerns in line with the project's objectives, while integrating the M&E Plan and focusing on KPIs.

About the Organization

The Legal Aid Society (LAS) is a Not-For-Profit organization dedicated to ensuring accessible, effective, and expedient justice for marginalized and underprivileged communities across Pakistan. Founded in 2013 under the visionary leadership of Justice Nasir Aslam Zahid, a former Supreme Court Judge, LAS was born out of the belief that true social justice can only be achieved when people are empowered to understand and claim their legal rights.

What sets LAS apart is its holistic approach: we combine on-the-ground legal support with systemic reform efforts. From advocating for individuals facing injustice to reshaping the policies and institutions that govern them, we work at both the grassroots and policy levels. This bottom-up approach ensures that our impact is not only immediate but also long-lasting, transforming lives and the legal system alike.

By empowering communities and influencing national policy, LAS is driving meaningful change and making justice a reality for all.

Key Responsibilities:

Legal Aid and Consultation:

• Facilitate the provision of legal support to the identified minority communities and beneficiaries of this project, coordinating closely with external legal partners.
• Conduct preliminary legal reviews and consultations as required by the project objectives.

Policy Advocacy and Stakeholder Engagement:

• Work on policy papers, submissions, and legal briefs in areas relevant to the project.
• Liaise with government departments, judiciary bodies, and other stakeholders to advocate for policy changes and reforms.

Legal Awareness:

• Organize and participate in legal awareness campaigns, workshops, and training programs in line with the project's objectives.
• Support in the development of informational materials, handbooks, or toolkits to educate the community on legal issues.

Legal Compliance and Risk Assessment:

• Work closely with the Senior Program Manager to ensure that all project activities adhere to the relevant laws and regulations.
• Conduct periodic legal risk assessments and prepare reports for management review.

Team Collaboration and Reporting:

• Work in close collaboration with functional departments, including the research and communication and M&E teams, to align legal objectives with broader project goals.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly reports on legal activities for submission to the Senior Program Manager.

Ethical Compliance and Gender Sensitivity:

• Ensure the data confidentiality. Ensure all legal activities are conducted ethically and in accordance with the project's gender and inclusion guidelines. 

EEO Statement:

Integrated into our shared values is LAS’s commitment to diversity and equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of sex, age, race, colour, creed, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristics or conduct protected by law. LAS is committed to being an inclusive organization where all people are treated fairly, recognized for their individuality, promoted based on performance and encouraged to strive to reach their full potential. We believe in understanding and respecting differences among all people. Every individual at LAS has an ongoing responsibility to respect and support a diverse environment.

Protection Against Sexual Exploitation and Abuse:

Legal Aid Society (LAS) is committed to the prevention and protection from all forms of sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA). LAS explicitly prohibits its staff, associates, partners, consultants, or any other representatives associated with the delivery of its work from:

• Engaging in any form of sexual exploitation or abuse;
• Sexual activity with children (persons below the age of (18) irrespective of a mistaken belief of the age of the child which shall not amount to a defense);
• Exchange of money, employment, goods or services for sex, including sexual favors or other forms of humiliating, degrading or exploitative behavior, is prohibited. This includes any exchange of assistance that is due to beneficiaries of assistance;
• Sexual relationships between LAS staff and beneficiaries of assistance, since they are based on inherently unequal power dynamics, undermine the credibility and integrity of the work of LAS and are strongly discouraged.

Required Qualifications:

Educational Background:

• A bachelor’s degree in law (LLB) is required, with preference for those holding a master’s degree in a related field.

Experience:

• A minimum of 3 years of professional experience in legal roles, ideally in the non-profit sector or in projects focused on human rights and social justice.
• Experience in legal research and advocacy is highly desirable.

Skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated understanding of the legal system and regulatory environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary setting.
• Familiarity with project management tools and methodologies.

What We Offer

• An inclusive and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A chance to contribute meaningfully to social impact.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Interested candidates may apply online latest by 3rd September 2025.

In case of any query please email at [email protected]

Only Shortlisted candidates will be called for interview.

The organization reserves the right to reject any or all applications.

For further information please visit http//www.las.org.pk.