Amnesty International Research Job 2026: Business and Human Rights Legal Advisor

Overview

Amnesty International's Business and Human Rights team in London recruited a Business and Human Rights Legal Advisor and Researcher, job reference 4235. The role was posted in June 2026, with interviews scheduled from July 27 onwards. The team works to strengthen accountability for human rights abuses involving companies, including conduct that may amount to criminal offences. The post combined legal expertise, investigative research and corporate accountability work under international human rights law.

The advisor carried out desk and field investigations into legal breaches, corporate crimes and abuses, which could involve examining corporate structures and financial flows. Duties included providing legal analysis and advice on possible criminal offences and routes to justice, producing or commissioning written materials to support law-enforcement investigations, and advising on strategic use of human rights bodies and international, regional and national tribunals. The post also led Amnesty's corporate crimes and accountability project, including shaping strategy, delivering externally funded work, maintaining stakeholder relationships and representing Amnesty in fundraising.

Requirements

This was a professional-level position. Applicants needed a professional qualification to practice law in at least one jurisdiction, or recognition as an outstanding international lawyer, plus relevant legal practice experience. Extensive knowledge of international human rights law, humanitarian law and international criminal law was essential, along with knowledge or qualification in domestic criminal law, corporate law or economic law. Experience investigating human rights-related corporate crimes and identifying legal avenues for justice at national and international levels was required. Legal research, analytical, writing, communication and stakeholder engagement skills were needed.

What you get

Amnesty International describes itself as a global movement of more than 10 million people campaigning for human rights. Listed benefits include 37 days of annual leave, inclusive of public holidays and grace days, a pension scheme, life assurance and an employee assistance programme.