Legal Officer, P3

• Handle issues related to international, public, private and administrative law in consultation with senior Legal Officers.
• Conduct legal research and prepare studies, reports, briefs, and correspondence.
• Review legal documents and identify key issues and inconsistencies.
• Prepare or assist in preparing legal opinions and advice on various legal matters including international administrative law.
• Participate in negotiation and settlement of claims and disputes.
• Review, advise on and draft legal motions and submissions.
• Assess evidence for relevance and admissibility and prepare briefs of evidence.
• Represent clients before the United Nations Dispute Tribunal, Appeals Tribunal, and other recourse mechanisms.
• Provide legal advice on human resources matters.
• Guide junior staff members.
• Collect and analyse data to identify trends and support decision-making using data visualization methods.

• An advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in international law is required. A first-level university degree with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted instead.
• At least five years of progressively responsible legal experience including legal analysis, research and writing.
• Minimum two years of litigation experience at national or international level, including leading witness evidence before courts or tribunals.
• Experience in the UN common system or similar international organisations is desirable.
• English language proficiency at UN Level III in reading, writing, listening, and speaking is required.
• Proficiency in Spanish, Russian, French, Arabic, or Chinese (Mandarin) at UN Level III is desirable.

Apply on the employer's application page. The closing date for applications is Friday, 20 November 2026.