Human Rights Consultant

Belmont Lavan

Human Rights Consultant providing oversight in Human Rights Due Diligence for financial services sector. Ensuring alignment with international standards and best practices, especially in high-risk environments.

Posted 7/10/2026contractCopenhagen • 🇩🇰 DenmarkMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide expert oversight and quality assurance for the development of the Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD) framework.
Advise on the integration of human rights principles into business processes, risk management, and governance.
Assess and manage human rights risks associated with operations, clients, and investments, particularly in conflict-affected and high-risk areas.
Ensure the framework aligns with international human rights standards and regulatory expectations.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to strengthen ESG and sustainability initiatives through a human rights lens.
Provide practical, risk-based recommendations to support commercial decision-making while maintaining compliance with human rights obligations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrated expertise in Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD) at both policy and practitioner levels, particularly within conflict-affected or high-risk environments.
Qualified Human Rights Lawyer or equivalent legal expertise in international human rights.
Strong background in ESG and Sustainability, with experience integrating human rights into corporate frameworks.
Proven experience applying human rights principles within commercial and risk functions of financial institutions.
Deep understanding of conflict-area risk assessment and mitigation.
Expert knowledge of the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises and the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs).
Strong stakeholder management, analytical, and advisory skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Provide expert oversight and quality assurance for the development of the Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD) framework.
Advise on the integration of human rights principles into business processes, risk management, and governance.
Assess and manage human rights risks associated with operations, clients, and investments, particularly in conflict-affected and high-risk areas.
Ensure the framework aligns with international human rights standards and regulatory expectations.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to strengthen ESG and sustainability initiatives through a human rights lens.
Provide practical, risk-based recommendations to support commercial decision-making while maintaining compliance with human rights obligations. 🎯 Requirements
Demonstrated expertise in Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD) at both policy and practitioner levels, particularly within conflict-affected or high-risk environments.
Qualified Human Rights Lawyer or equivalent legal expertise in international human rights.
Strong background in ESG and Sustainability, with experience integrating human rights into corporate frameworks.
Proven experience applying human rights principles within commercial and risk functions of financial institutions.
Deep understanding of conflict-area risk assessment and mitigation.
Expert knowledge of the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises and the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs).
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Hard Skills & Tools

Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD)Risk ManagementPolicy DevelopmentComplianceConflict-Area Risk AssessmentAdvisory SkillsStakeholder ManagementAnalytical Skills

Soft Skills

CollaborationAdvisory Skills

Certifications

Qualified Human Rights Lawyer