Legal Officer

Vor 6 Tagen

Wien, Österreich OSCE Vollzeit

Background:
This position is open for secondment only and participating States are kindly reminded that all costs in relation to an assignment at the Secretariat must be borne by their authorities.

The OSCE has a comprehensive approach to security that encompasses politico-military, economic and environmental, and human aspects. It therefore addresses a wide range of security-related concerns, including arms control, confidence
- and security-building measures, human rights, combating human trafficking, national minorities, democratization, policing strategies, counter-terrorism and economic and environmental activities. All 57 participating States enjoy equal status, and decisions are taken by consensus on a politically, but not legally binding basis.

The OSCE Secretariat in Vienna assists the Chairpersonship in its activities, and provides operational and administrative support to the field operations, and, as appropriate, to other institutions.

The Office of the Secretary General (OSG) plays a key role in supporting the Secretary General in the effective implementation of his/her mandate and specific tasks given to him/her by the OSCE participating States. This includes primarily assisting the Secretary General in his/her activities, serving as a focal point for liaison and support to the Chairperson-in-Office, and co-ordinating tasks across the Secretariat. It groups horizontal services such as Executive Management, Communications and Media Relations, Legal Services, External Co-operation, Security Management, Gender Issues, Conference and Language Services, Central Records Management, and oversees the OSCE Documentation Centre in Prague (DCiP). The OSG ensures effective co-ordination of policy advice provided to the Secretary General and the Chairpersonship, and management decisions taken by the Secretary General.

The Office of Legal Affairs (OLA) provides legal services OSCE-wide with respect to public international law, internal justice matters, financial and contractual matters, and legal issues related to the structure and activities of the OSCE, including claims against it. OLA also advises on personnel matters, develops and strengthens the overall regulatory framework of the OSCE, and advises on its implementation, including with respect to international civil service law. The Office of Legal Affairs sits within the Office of the Secretary General, which in turn plays a key role in supporting the Secretary General in the effective implementation of the mandate and specific tasks assigned to the Secretary General by the OSCE participating States. This includes primarily assisting the Secretary General in carrying out activities, serving as a focal point for liaison and support to the Chairperson-in-Office, co-ordinating policy advice provided to the Secretary General and the Chair as well as management decisions taken by the Secretary General.

Tasks and Responsibilities:
The Legal Officer assists Head, Office of Legal Affairs (H/OLA) to carry out the main tasks necessary for the functioning of the Office by preparing expert and timely legal advice on the full range of legal issues that affect the OSCE, including by representing OLA in working groups and committees and supporting H/OLA and DH/OLA in the mentoring of Junior Professional Officers (JPOs), and interns.
- Providing expert and timely legal advice on the interpretation of the regulatory framework of the Organization, including the Financial and Staff Regulations, Rules, Instructions and other administrative issuances, and preparing drafts and reviewing proposed amendments thereto; preparing drafts and reviewing other administrative issuances (e.g., policy guidance, guidelines) and verifying their consistency with the Regulations, Rules and Instructions;
- Providing expert and timely legal advice on the full scope of multi-disciplinary, complex and novel legal issues relating to the function of the Organization, including concerning the legal status and privileges and immunities of the OSCE and its officials;
- Providing expert and timely legal advice on the drafting, negotiation and interpretation of legal instruments, including international agreements, arrangements, memoranda of understanding or other legal arrangements concluded on behalf of the Organization with participating States, international organizations and other entities;
- Providing expert and timely legal advice on contractual matters, as required, including dispute resolution, intellectual property rights, insurance and data protection; participating in the drafting and negotiation of leases and high value and complex commercial contracts with senior officials in the Secretariat, Institutions and Field Operations;
- Providing expert and timely legal advice on procedural issues arising in OSCE decision-making bodies;
- Conducting legal research and analysis for the preparation of legal opinions, studies, reports or correspondence;
- Performing other duties as assigned.

  • Legal Officer

    Vor 2 Tagen

    Wien, Österreich OSCE Vollzeit

    Background The OSCE has a comprehensive approach to security that encompasses politico-military, economic and environmental, and human aspects. It therefore addresses a wide range of security-related concerns, including arms control, confidence - and security-building measures, human rights, national minorities, democratization, policing strategies,...

  • Legal Officer

    vor 4 Wochen

    Wien, Wien, Österreich OSCE Vollzeit

    BackgroundThis position is open for secondment only and participating States are kindly reminded that all costs in relation to an assignment at the Secretariat must be borne by their authorities.Candidates should, prior to applying, verify with their respective nominating authority to which extent financial remuneration and/or benefit packages will be...

  • Legal Officer

    Vor 2 Tagen

    Wien, Wien, Österreich Osce Vollzeit

    This position is open for secondment only and participating States are kindly reminded that all costs in relation to an assignment at the Secretariat must be borne by their authorities.Candidates should, prior to applying, verify with their respective nominating authority to which extent financial remuneration and/or benefit packages will be offered....

  • Associate Legal Officer

    Vor 3 Tagen

    Wien, Österreich United Nations Vollzeit

    **Job Opening** **Job Opening ID**: 242874 **Job Network** : Legal **Job Family** : Legal Affairs **Category and Level** : Professional and Higher Categories, P-2 **Duty Station** : VIENNA **Department/Office** : Office of Legal Affairs **Date Posted** : Sep 5, 2024 **Deadline** : Sep 13, 2024 **Org. Setting and...

  • Associate Legal Officer

    Vor 2 Tagen

    Wien, Österreich OSCE Vollzeit

    Background: This position is open for secondment only and participating States are kindly reminded that all costs in relation to an assignment at the Secretariat must be borne by their authorities. The OSCE has a comprehensive approach to security that encompasses politico-military, economic and environmental, and human aspects. It therefore addresses a...

  • Associate Legal Officer

    Vor 5 Tagen

    Wien, Österreich United Nations Vollzeit

    This position is located in the Office of the Director-General/ Executive Director (ODG/OED) of the United Nations Office at Vienna / United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNOV/UNODC) in Vienna, Austria. The incumbent will work under the overall guidance of the Chief of ODG/OED and Strategy Advisor to the Executive Director and the direct supervision of...

  • Senior Legal Officer

    vor 4 Wochen

    Wien, Wien, Österreich at Vollzeit

    $141,018 + up 19.75% Super + 17.5% Leave loadingAre you a lawyer with 5 years + experience looking to make a change in 2025?Are you tired of the relentless pressure of budgets, billable hours, weekend work, and endless "desk time"? If so, then the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) may be just what you're looking for. With a rostered day off each month,...

  • Senior Legal Officer

    vor 2 Wochen

    Wien, Österreich United Nations Vollzeit

    This position is located within the International Trade Law Division (ITLD), Office of Legal Affairs (OLA), which serves as a substantive Secretariat to the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) and is based in Vienna. The incumbent reports to the Principal Legal Officer heading the Legislative Unit, which provides the substantive...

  • Principal Legal Officer

    vor 4 Wochen

    Wien, Wien, Österreich at Vollzeit

    The central object of the Movement is to assist Aboriginal persons (especially those Aboriginal persons who are detained in custody or imprisoned) to relieve their poverty, the consequences of their dispossession and social misfortune and to assist further in removing destitution and helplessness amongst Aboriginal people through the use of the legal system...

  • Legal Officer

    vor 4 Wochen

    Wien, Wien, Österreich at Vollzeit

    Company description:Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It's work...

  • Senior Legal Officer

    Vor 5 Tagen

    Wien, Österreich United Nations Vollzeit

    This position is located within the International Trade Law Division (ITLD), Office of Legal Affairs (OLA), which serves as a substantive Secretariat to the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) and is based in Vienna. The incumbent reports to the Director of the Division and the Principal Legal Officer heading the Legislative...

  • Legal Officer

    vor 2 Wochen

    Wien, Österreich United Nations Vollzeit

    This position is located within the International Trade Law Division (ITLD), Office of Legal Affairs (OLA), which serves as a substantive Secretariat to the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) and is based in Vienna. The Legal Officer will work under the overall guidance of the Director of the Division and the direct supervision...

  • Legal Officer

    vor 3 Wochen

    Wien, Wien, Österreich Bechtle Austria GmbH Vollzeit

    Stellen-Nr.: 79948Gesellschaft: Bechtle Austria GmbHEinsatzort(e): Wien, AT, 1120 Mobiles Arbeiten, AT, 1120 Bereit für alles? Bereit für Bechtle. Mit über 15.000 Mitarbeitenden sind wir eines der erfolgreichsten IT-UnternehmenMit über 15.000 Mitarbeitenden sind wir eines der erfolgreichsten IT-Unternehmen und Marktführer in unserer Branche. Die...

  • Legal Officer, Corporate Law Lead(P4)

    vor 3 Wochen

    Wien, Österreich International Atomic Energy Agency Vollzeit

    Legal Officer, Corporate Law Lead(P4) - (2025/0069 (002860)) Organization: OLA-General Legal Section Primary Location: Austria-Vienna-Vienna-IAEA Headquarters Job Posting: 2025-03-05, 2:33:05 AM Closing Date: 2025-03-25, 5:59:00 PM Duration in Months: 36 Contract Type: Fixed Term - Regular Probation Period: 1 Year Full Competitive Recruitment:...

  • Associate Legal Officer

    vor 1 Woche

    Wien, Österreich United Nations Vollzeit

    This position is located within the International Trade Law Division (ITLD), Office of Legal Affairs (OLA), which serves as a substantive secretariat to the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) and is based in Vienna, Austria. The Associate Legal Officer will work under the overall guidance of the Director of the Division and the...

  • Legal Officer

    vor 4 Wochen

    Wien, Wien, Österreich Bechtle Austria GmbH Vollzeit

    Stellen-Nr.: 79948Gesellschaft: Bechtle Austria GmbHEinsatzort(e): Wien, AT, 1120 Mobiles Arbeiten, AT, 1120 |Bereit für alles? Bereit für Bechtle.Mit über 15.000 Mitarbeitenden sind wir eines der erfolgreichsten IT-Unternehmen und Marktführer in unserer Branche. Die Kombination aus Direktvertrieb von IT-Produkten mit umfassenden...

  • Deputy Head, Office of Legal Affairs

    vor 1 Woche

    Wien, Österreich OSCE Vollzeit

    **Background**: The OSCE has a comprehensive approach to security that encompasses politico-military, economic and environmental, and human aspects. It therefore addresses a wide range of security-related concerns, including arms control, confidence - and security-building measures, human rights, national minorities, democratization, policing strategies,...

  • Legal Officer, Corporate Law Lead(P4)

    Vor 2 Tagen

    Wien, Wien, Österreich International Atomic Energy Agency Vollzeit

    Job Description - Legal Officer, Corporate Law Lead (P4) (2025/0069 (002860))OrganizationOLA-General Legal SectionJob Posting2025-03-05, 12:33:05 AMClosing Date2025-03-25, 3:59:00 PMDuration in Months: 36Contract Type: Fixed Term - RegularFull Competitive Recruitment: YesThis selection exercise may be used to generate a roster of pre-approved candidates to...

  • Legal Officer, Corporate Law Lead(P4)

    vor 2 Wochen

    Wien, Wien, Österreich International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Vollzeit

    This selection exercise may be used to generate a roster of pre-approved candidates to address future staffing needs for similar functions in any of the Departments and Offices of the Organization.IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING APPLICATION DEADLINE: Please note that the closing date for submission of applications is indicated in local time as per the time zone...

  • Legal Assistant

    Vor 2 Tagen

    Wien, Österreich OSCE Vollzeit

    Background: Please note that this position is proposed for downgrade from G4 to G3 in the 2025 Unified Budget, hence the appointment will be made at the G3 level. This vacancy reflects the envisaged responsibilities at the G3 level. The OSCE has a comprehensive approach to security that encompasses politico-military, economic and environmental, and human...