EHRC 43-1516 Panel of counsel - Exceptional policy

The Commission intends to extend its previously established Panel of Counsel, members of which will provide legal services, including representation and advice. This opportunity is specifically according to the criteria defined in the Exceptional Policy for those candidates that were absent from work for a minimum of two weeks during the original application window for any of the following reasons (a) maternity, (b) paternity, (c) sickness or disability-related absence, (d) caring responsibilities, (e) sabbatical or other long-term break from work . see http://www.equalityhumanrights.com/legal-and-policy/commi... nel-counsel The Panel of Counsel supports advisory, influencing, regulatory and enforcement work across the equality and human rights spheres, including strategic litigation in domestic and European courts.

The Commission is committed to appointing the best quality candidates for our requirements, regardless of age, disability, race, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership, maternity and pregnancy, and caring status. The Commission seeks counsel with a range of levels of experience, up to and including QC subject to eligibility under the Exceptional Policy. To participate in this exercise please register on the Procurement Portal https://procurement.equalityhumanrights.com/procontract/e... supplier.nsf/frm_home?ReadForm Once registration has been confirmed then please express interest in EHRC 43 - Panel of Counsel Exceptional Policy where you can download the tender documents.