Legal Assistance Centre

JOB TITLE: Legal Practitioner (2x) LOCATION: Windhoek The LAC is a public-interest law centre based in Windhoek and was established in 1988 to provide legal services to indigent individuals and communities. The Legal Assistance Centre is inviting dynamic applicants to apply for the position of legal practitioner to commence employment in early 2026. The successful applicants will work in the fields of social justice, land, environment and gender rights and so support the tenets of our constitutional democracy. Key performance indicators: - Conduct public interest litigation on behalf of individuals and communities; - Assist with the development of legal publications, legal research documents and community educational materials; - Present at workshops in the mentioned fields; - Represent the LAC at different fora; - Attend workshops, conferences and lectures on human rights as required; - Submit activity reports to LAC management; - Attend to any Ad-Hoc functions relevant to the position. The ideal candidate should meet the following requirements: Academic: - LLB degree or other recognized Law Degree - The applicant must be an admitted Legal Practitioner of the High Court of Namibia Experience: - The ability to communicate and negotiate at all levels; - Minimum 2 years post-admission experience - Keen interest in human rights and working with marginalized communities - A systematic methodical approach to work; - The willingness and ability to travel out of town and to rural areas on short notice; - Tolerance and respect for diverse viewpoints and choices. - Good command of the English language (both written and oral) – proficiency in other languages spoken will be an advantage As per Affirmative Action Act, 1998, persons from the designated groups are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates with the relevant supporting documentation attached to their CV’s will be contacted, and no documents will be returned. Apply here: recruitment@lac.org.na For queries please call: 061 223356 Closing date: 25 November 2025 ADVO250003273

The Legal Assistance Centre (LAC) is calling for proposals for the evaluation of their Brot für die Welt funded action „Strengthening the rights of disadvantaged citizens in the field of land, environment and socio-economics” and invites interested and qualified persons to submit their proposals by 20 June 2025. Offers should be sent electronically to Toni Hancox (director) thancox@lac.org.na Tender Information Title: Evaluation of the action „Strengthening the rights of disadvantaged citizens in the field of land, environment and socio-economics” Type of contract: service contract Start Date: To be confirmed Duration of Assignment: The contract will be effective for 2 months from date of signing

📢 Call for Submission of Proposals: LAC Assessment by AfrikaGrupperna At the Legal Assistance Centre (LAC), we are committed to transparency and continuous improvement. That’s why we’re excited to share the call for proposals by AfrikaGruperna for an assessment of our systems. This assessment will play a critical role in helping us strengthen our operations to better serve our mission. "The purpose of the assessment is to contribute towards strengthening the LAC systems and their adequacy to support the work of the Centre in a fast-changing context in Namibia and globally." We value collaboration and are fully open to this process, which will help enhance our performance as an NGO and ensure we remain effective in a rapidly evolving landscape. If you or your organization are interested, please refer to the full details in the call for proposals below. We look forward to working together toward a stronger future!