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Public Interest
Attorney
International Law
Min 5 yrs required
Legal Officer, P3 Duties: Reports to the Assistant Secretary-General for Legal Affairs through a Senior Legal Officer or Principal Legal Officer. Handle a range of issues related to public international law, including the interpretation and application of constitutive, legislative and other instruments governing United Nations activities and operations, in consultation with senior Legal Officers. Conduct extensive legal research and analysis and prepare studies, briefs, reports and correspondence. Undertake extensive review of legal documents, instruments, or other material. Prepare or assist in the preparation of drafts of background papers, studies, reports, legislative texts and commentaries on those texts. Prepare or assist in the preparation of legal opinions/advice on a wide range of public international law issues, involving, inter alia, issues relating to privileges and immunities, peace and security, rule of law, international tribunals, institutional questions, treaty law and practice, procedural issues arising during meetings of United Nations organs. Assist the Assistant Secretary-General in advising the Secretary-General on the discharge of his responsibilities under the Statute of the International Court of Justice and serve as a liaison to with the Court at the United Nations Headquarters. Prepare draft host country, conference and other agreements, and other legal texts and instruments required for the conduct of institutional or operational activities carried out by of the United Nations, including its offices, programmes and funds. Service, or assist senior colleagues in servicing, conferences, commissions, committees, task forces, expert groups and other bodies, including preparation of background materials, summaries of issues and views of delegations, meeting reports, etc. Prepare or assist with the preparation of seminars and symposia, lecture on various legal issues at such events.
Qualification and Experience
Qualifications: Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent degree) in law is required. It is desirable that the degree has emphasis in public international law. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in law with emphasis in Public International Law is required. Experience as a lawyer in a legal office of an intergovernmental organization or government, with emphasis on legal analysis, research and writing is required. Experience in the preparation of legal opinions and provision of oral advice on institutional and procedural issues related to UN organs or other similar international organisations and international conferences is desirable. Experience in preparation of talking points or oral presentation on complex issues of international law for a governmental or intergovernmental audience would be desired. Knowledge of public international law, including the Charter of the United Nations and the law of privileges and immunities; Familiarity with the institutions and organization of the UN system; Analytical skills and ability to conduct legal research on a range of relatively complex and intricate issues; Proficiency in legal drafting and ability to draft clearly and well under time pressure; Ability to apply good legal judgment in the context of assignments given; Negotiating skills; Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations; Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience; Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed. Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; Places team agenda before personal agenda; Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings. English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised fluency in English is a required. Knowledge of French is desirable. Knowledge of other official UN languages is an advantage. Deadline: 15 September 2017
Job Opening No. 17-Legal Affairs-OLA-82673-R-New York (G)
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