Legal Practitioner at Heka's Hope Haven Initiative

Heka’s Hope Haven Initiative is a survivor-centred organisation dedicated to providingfree emotional support, legal guidance, and rights-based advocacyfor individuals affected by violence, abuse, and criminal victimisation. Our work is rooted in empathy, confidentiality, and access to justice.We help individuals understand their rights, process trauma, and access safe justice pathways with safety, dignity and no judgment.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Legal Practitioner

Location: Akure, Ondo
Employment Type: Full-time

Role Summary

• We are seeking a committed and experiencedLegal Practitionerto provide legal advice, oversee all legal activities of the organisation, and support theday-to-day managementof operations.
• The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring legal compliance, high-quality service delivery, and ethical practice across all programmes.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide accurate, timely, and survivor-centredlegal adviceto beneficiaries of the organisation.
• Oversee and coordinate alllegal activities and interventions, including referrals and follow-ups.
• Support theday-to-day managementand administration of the organisation.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and ethical standards.
• Review, draft, and manage legal documents, policies, and correspondence.
• Work closely with programme staff and partners to strengthen access to justice for service users.
• Maintain confidentiality and apply trauma-informed, empathetic practice in all legal interactions.

Person Specification
Essential Requirements:

• Qualified Legal Practitioner with avalid practising licence
• Holds LLB and BL qualifications
• Minimum of 2 years post-call experience
• Stronganalytical skillswith excellent legal reasoning
• High level ofattention to detail
• Empathetic, professional, and sensitive to the needs of vulnerable individuals.

Desirable:

• Experience working with NGOs, CSOs, or human-rights-focused organisations
• Knowledge of criminal law, human rights law, or gender-based violence matters
• Experience in organisational or programme management.

Why Work With Us

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of survivors
• Purpose-driven, compassionate work environment
• Chance to contribute to justice, healing, and social change.

Application Closing Date
20th February, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested candidates should sedn their CV and a cover letter outlining suitability for the role to:
support@hekashopehaven.org using "Application for Legal Practitioner" as the subject of the mail.