The Legal Officer will handle a range of issues related to international commercial law, public and private international law, and administrative law, including the interpretation and application of instruments governing United Nations activities. The role involves legal research, analysis, and preparing legal opinions and advice.
A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in the practice of law, including international commercial law, legal analysis, research and drafting. Substantial experience in claims analysis and in international commercial arbitration is required. Experience in the practice of law with an international intergovernmental organisation is desirable. Experience in publishing articles on topics of international commercial law, public or private international law, administrative law or international arbitration is desirable. Experience in advising on the status and the privileges and immunities of international intergovernmental organizations is desirable.
Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in law is required. A first-level university degree in law in combination with two additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Admission to the practice of law, or otherwise qualified to practice law, in a Member State of the United Nations is required.
