Project Lawyer

The Women Lawyers Association (WLA) is an independent non-profit organization that is made up of women lawyers from: the public sector; private practice; commercial and non-governmental organizations; law students; paralegals, professional and lay magistrates and some honorary male lawyers mandated to empower women and girls and promote gender and human rights in Malawi. WLA utilizes the law as a tool for promoting, protecting and enforcing the rights of women and children by advocating for legal and systemic changes that address violence and discrimination against women and children in Malawi. In order to fulfil its mandate, WLA invites applications from qualified candidates to fill the following position:

PROJECT LAWYER

Contract Duration : 12 Months. Renewable based on performance.
Contract Type: Full-time
Location: Blantyre

Job Description

The successful candidate shall be reporting to WLA’s Executive Director and shall supervise WLA’s litigation and advocacy in line with WLA’s mandate. They shall have the following responsibilities:

• Attending court hearings and managing litigation on behalf of WLA’s clients.
• Conducting legal research and providing advisory services to WLA’s clients.
• Drafting comprehensive reports and training materials on WLA’s activities.
• Facilitating capacity building trainings, legal clinics and community outreach activities for WLA members and stakeholders.
• Supervising Paralegals and interns where necessary.
• Carrying out any other duties as assigned from time to time by the Executive Director.

Requirements

• A minimum of a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree obtained from a reputable institution.
• Admitted to practice law in Malawi with a minimum of three (3) years post-admission experience in active litigation before the Courts of Malawi.
• Demonstrated experience in handling matters related to the rights of women and children.
• Good legal drafting, communication and organizational skills.
• Strong understanding of the legal regulatory standards and frameworks governing the rights of women and children.

Mode of Application

WLA is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated workforce aimed at the promotion of the rights of women and children in Malawi. WLA does not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, age religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.

Interested candidates should submit in one (1) pdf their application letters together with a not more than three (3) paged Curriculum Vitae with three (3) traceable referees and copies of professional certificates to the following email info@womenlawyersmalawi.org with a copy to president@womenlawyersmalawi.org and secretary@womenlawyersmalawi.org addressed to:

The President
Women Lawyers Association
Area 6, Plot 6/202
P.O. Box 30864
Capital City,
LILONGWE 3

All applications should reach the President not later than 17:00 hours on Friday, 1st May, 2026.

Applicants are urged to follow these instructions as applications which do not comply with the said instructions will not be considered. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.