ASSOCIATE LEGAL OFFICER (Temporary Job Opening), P2

United Nations - UN United Nations Conference on Trade and Development

Staff Closes 03 Jul 2026 6 days left

Overview

The Associate Legal Officer will conduct legal research on international trade law and related areas, analyze legislation and policy instruments, and assist in the preparation of legal opinions and technical assistance programs.


Key Responsibilities
  • Conducts legal research on assigned issues in international trade law and other areas.
  • Assists in the analysis and interpretation of legislation, policy instruments, and international treaties.
  • Collates national level trade policy changes to maintain a database of trade tariffs and non-tariff-measures.
  • Contributes to legal analysis and assists in drafting background papers, studies, and reports.
  • Assists in the coordination of cross-Divisional research.
  • Assists in the preparation of legal opinions/advice on international public and private law issues.
  • Assists in administering legal technical assistance programs.
  • Assists in servicing conferences, commissions, committees, task forces, and other bodies.
  • Contributes to the collection and analysis of data, identification of trends, and provides draft insights using data visualization methods.
Required Experience

A minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in trade law, including legal analysis, research and writing is required. Experience working on investment and trade policy issues, particularly on tariffs and non-tariff measures is desirable. 1 year or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable. Experience working on issues related to the General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS) is desirable. Experience working on gender and development issues is desirable.

Qualifications

Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in international law is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is desirable.

Other Details
Languages Required
English is required. English UN Level III Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking.
Languages Preferred
French is desirable. French UN Level I Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking.
Contract Duration
five (5) months with possibility of extension
Work Modality
Not specified
Remuneration
Not specified
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