Overview

As one of the world's most influential legal institutes, the British Institute of International and Comparative Law (BIICL) combines world-class applied research with a charitable ethos to serve and advance international law, comparative law, and the rule of law. Our research shapes governments and international organisations, influences policymakers, and guides businesses across jurisdictions. Through discussion sessions, training programmes, conferences, and our prestigious International and Comparative Law Quarterly, we bridge academic excellence with real-world impact. Following Professor Spyros Maniatis's successful tenure, we seek a new Director and Chief Executive Officer to guide BIICL through a pivotal moment in its history.

Role and responsibilities

• Provide strategic, financial, and operational oversight of BIICL.
• Act as the organisation's principal representative on the global stage.
• Report to the Chair of Trustees.
• Inspire high-performing teams while maintaining BIICL's reputation for academic excellence.

Qualifications and qualities

• Intellectual credibility in international and comparative law through academic scholarship, senior legal practice, or policy experience.
• Proven leadership with senior management experience.
• Strategic vision, entrepreneurial drive, and ability to secure sustainable funding from diversified income streams while preserving independence and rigour.
• Excellent communicator capable of articulating complex legal concepts to diverse audiences and commanding respect at high levels.
• Commitment to integrity, collaboration, leadership, openness, accountability, and the mission of BIICL.

Process and application

This is an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of international legal scholarship and policy. The Director and CEO will influence legal thinking, drive organisational growth, and set BIICL's standard for excellence in international and comparative law. Applications should consist of a full curriculum vitae along with a covering letter addressing the role and person specification. Completed applications should be uploaded at https://PLusPortal.PerrettLaver.com quoting reference number 8024.

Inquiries and deadline

For informal inquiries, please contact Cathy Long at cathy.long@perrettlaver.com. The deadline for applications is 9:00am BST on Monday 13th October 2025.

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