Current Openings
HILC is expanding across its academic, arbitration, and technology divisions, with regular collaboration across our global team.
🕐 Full-time
🎓 LLM or equivalent
Conduct legal research supporting IJLSS publications, working papers, and the HILC Legal Observatory's case-monitoring feed. Draft case summaries and contribute to the Legal Intelligence Index.
- LLM in public international law, arbitration, or a related field
- Excellent legal writing and citation skills (OSCOLA or equivalent)
- Fluent English; Arabic or French an advantage
Managing Editor, IJLSS
Academic Division · International Journal of Law and Strategic Studies
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🕐 Part-time / Contract
📚 Publishing experience preferred
Manage the editorial workflow on OJS for IJLSS — peer review coordination, copyediting oversight, and issue production, working closely with the Editorial Board.
- Prior experience with OJS or similar academic publishing platforms
- Strong project management and communication skills
- Background in legal or academic publishing preferred
Arbitration Case Manager
Arbitration & Dispute Resolution Unit
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🕐 Full-time
⚖ Arbitration experience required
Coordinate procedural administration for HILC's arbitration and mediation caseload, liaise with tribunals and counsel, and support the Virtual Arbitration Chamber programme.
- Prior experience as case counsel/manager at an arbitral institution
- Familiarity with ICC, UNCITRAL, or ICSID procedural rules
- Meticulous attention to procedural deadlines and documentation
Fellowship Programme Coordinator
Hague Fellows Network
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🕐 Full-time
🌐 Multilingual an advantage
Manage the full fellowship lifecycle — applications, onboarding, credentialing, and ongoing engagement across all eight HILC fellowship programmes.
- Experience in academic programme administration or admissions
- Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills
- Comfort working across time zones with an international cohort
Digital Content & Communications Officer
Institutional Communications
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🕐 Full-time
✍ Bilingual EN/AR preferred
Produce content for the HILC website, Legal Observatory news feed, and social channels; coordinate the annual activities calendar and conference communications.
- Excellent written communication in English (Arabic a strong plus)
- Experience with content management and basic web publishing
- Interest in international law and institutional communications
Legal Technology Developer
HILC Legal AI Division
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🕐 Full-time / Contract
💻 Web & AI tooling experience
Build and maintain HILC's web platforms, the Virtual Arbitration Chamber, and AI-assisted legal research and drafting tools.
- Proficiency in modern web development (HTML/CSS/JS, backend APIs)
- Experience integrating third-party APIs (databases, email, video)
- Interest in legal-tech and AI applications in professional practice
Working at a Growing International Institution
HILC is an early-stage but fast-growing institution — every hire helps shape how it operates for years to come.
Institutional Growth
Join at a foundational stage and help shape how HILC operates for years to come.
Real Ownership
Small team, direct impact — your work reaches the international legal community quickly.
Global Network
Direct exposure to the Hague Fellows Network and international arbitration community.