WOMEN AND LAW IN SOUTHERN AFRICA RESEARCH & EDUCATION TRUST (WLSA) – LESOTHO
Job Opportunity: Project Lawyer
Section: Legal
Reports to: Project Manager
About WLSA – Lesotho
WLSA’s mission is to contribute to the socio-economic, political and legal advancement of women and children in Lesotho. The Trust is an NGO pursuing children’s and women’s human rights in the legal context. Since 1989, WLSA has been the anchor and lead organization in Lesotho, with the main objective of facilitating gender integration in the prevention and protection of violence against children (VAC), gender-based violence (GBV) and responses across the country through the provision of post-violence care services, with the goal of enabling the uptake of health services, particularly SRHR, HIV, TB, etc., to achieve gender equality in the development process.
Led by the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning Project Management Unit (MOF-PMU), WLSA is currently implementing a Global Fund-supported grant to support implementation of the Community System Strengthening under the Grant Cycle 7, for Human Rights and addressing Gender Barriers to HIV and SRH Services. The project is implemented in the six districts of Leribe, Butha-Buthe, Thaba-Tseka, Quthing, Qacha’s Nek and Mokhotlong.
The position advertised here depends on the availability of funds.
Job Description
The Project Lawyer is expected to be a legal expert responsible for delivering all legal services to WLSA Lesotho and its clients in all WLSA Lesotho programmes or specifically assigned projects.
Position Responsibilities
The employee is responsible for the following duties:
- Consult and provide legal opinions and advice to WLSA clients.
- Draw up the litigation process and represent WLSA clients in all courts of Lesotho.
- Liaise with the Programmes Manager on legal and programme matters.
- Undertake legal rights education and awareness-raising on issues of human rights and law.
- Undertake advocacy and lobbying activities for legal and policy reforms.
- Conduct research, data collection, data analysis and report writing.
- Facilitate gender and human rights training, conferences, dialogues and workshops.
- Facilitate referral of gender-based violence victims to other service providers.
- Manage, coordinate and provide technical assistance to WLSA Paralegals.
- Follow up on cases that have been identified during the delivery of gender and human rights modules.
- Ensure the delivery of accurate legal information from the officer to WLSA beneficiaries, clients and stakeholders.
- Report to the Programmes Manager weekly, monthly, quarterly, bi-annually and annually on the progress of assigned duties.
- Carry out any other duties assigned by the WLSA Executive Director or an Officer acting on her behalf.
Qualifications, Experience and Competencies
- Academic Qualification: A Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree from a recognized institution.
- Additional Qualification: A certificate or qualification in Gender Studies, Women’s Rights, Human Rights or a related field will be an added advantage.
- Professional Admission: Must be duly admitted and authorized to practise as an Advocate or Attorney in the courts of Lesotho and be in good standing with the Law Society of Lesotho.
- Legal Practice Experience: At least three (3) years of practical legal experience, including experience in representing clients and handling matters before the courts of Lesotho.
- Human Rights and Gender Experience: At least three (3) years of practical experience in human rights, gender equality, women’s rights, children’s rights and/or related areas of law.
- Knowledge of Lesotho Laws: Demonstrated ability to interpret, analyse and apply the laws of Lesotho, particularly legislation and legal frameworks relating to human rights, gender equality, women and children.
- Case and Workload Management: Demonstrated ability to assess priorities, manage multiple activities effectively, work under pressure and meet deadlines in a time-sensitive environment, while maintaining a high level of accuracy and quality.
- Teamwork and Independence: Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and effectively with colleagues and stakeholders, as well as independently with minimum supervision.
- Legal Writing and Analysis: Demonstrated ability to prepare high-quality legal briefs, legal opinions, pleadings, reports, submissions and other legal documents.
- Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate legal and technical information clearly and effectively to both legal and non-legal audiences.
- Computer Literacy: Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send the following documents:
- Application letter.
- Updated CV.
- Names of three referees from previous employers.
- Copies of educational certificates.
Applications should be addressed to:
Email: [email protected]
Submission Deadline
30 October 2026
Address
The Human Resource Officer
WLSA House, Katlehong
Maseru, Lesotho
Note: No hand-delivered applications will be accepted.
Enquiries
For further clarification, please contact WLSA:
Tel: +266 22 321 312 or
Email: [email protected]