Principal Legal Officer

vor 3 Monaten

Wien, Österreich United Nations Vollzeit

Org. Setting and Reporting
- Responsibilities
- Within delegated authority, the incumbent is heading the Legislative unit which provides substantive secretariat services to the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) and its subsidiary bodies. The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties: - Provide expert advice and support to the Director in the formulation of policies, priorities and strategies for submission to UNCITRAL and advise the Commission as regards work it should undertake as the core legal body in the field of international trade law. - Manage the implementation of the decisions of UNCITRAL and the General Assembly by: (a) managing the work programme of the Legislative Unit; supervising the staff of the Division supporting the legislative activity of the Commission; overseeing the activities undertaken by secretaries of working groups; ensuring the quality of programmed activities and documents submitted and ensuring that they are produced in a timely fashion; supervising and participating in research and studies needed to prepare documents for the legislative programme of the Commission and its working groups at a high level of quality; and (b) acting as secretary of subsidiary organs of the Commission (working group or committee of a diplomatic conference) as and when required. - Coordinate the support of the Legislative Unit to the technical assistance programme and the programme of coordination of the work of international organizations active in the field of international trade law, and regularly interact with the Head of the Technical Assistance unit for the purpose of sharing staff and other resources to implement the legislative programme, the technical assistance programme of the Commission and of the Secretariat, as well as the coordination of the work of international organizations to avoid lacunae, inconsistencies or duplication in the work of other rule-formulating organizations. - Represent the Division as appropriate at meetings of intergovernmental bodies within and outside the United Nations. - In close coordination with the Director, consult with Permanent Missions, Government entities, other international organizations, the private sector and other interested parties on matters relating to UNCITRAL, the development of its future work programme and the interpretation and use of UNCITRAL texts. - Assist the Director with the establishment of general guidelines to meet the objectives of the Division, with the review of the work of the Division to ensure conformity with these general guidelines, and with the supervision of the administration of the Division's activities including matters of personnel, results-based budgeting, staff travel and programme planning as assigned. - Lead team members efforts to collect and analyse data and provide insight to identify trends or patterns for data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting. Ensure that everyone can discover, access, integrate and share the data they need. - Perform other work-related duties as assigned.
- Competencies
- Education
- An advanced university degree in law (Master’s degree or equivalent), with specialization in commercial, comparative, public or private international law is required. A first-level university degree in similar fields like commercial, comparative or private international law in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
- Job - Specific Qualification
- Not available.
- Work Experience
- A minimum of fifteen years of progressively responsible experience in commercial law, comparative law, international trade law or a related field, including several years at the international level is required. Work experience providing substantive support to governmental or intergovernmental bodies in connection with legal harmonization is desirable. Work experience with policies, procedures and operations of the United Nations or similar international organizations is desirable. Experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.
- Languages
- English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of French is desirable. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.
- Assessment
- Special Notice
- United Nations Considerations
- No Fee
- THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.

  • Legal Officer

    Vor 6 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 Legal Officer will report to the Principal Legal Officer heading the Legislative unit, which provides the...

  • 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 Legal Officer reports to the Principal Legal Officer heading the Legislative unit, which provides...

  • Senior Legal Officer

    vor 59 Minuten

    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...

  • Legal Officer

    vor 3 Monaten

    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...

  • Legal Officer

    vor 4 Monaten

    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 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, Austria. The Legal Officer works under the overall guidance of the Director of the Division and the direct...

  • Associate Legal Officer

    vor 4 Monaten

    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 4 Monaten

    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, combating human trafficking, national minorities, democratization,...

  • Associate Legal Officer

    vor 4 Monaten

    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...

  • Legal Officer

    vor 5 Monaten

    Wien, Österreich United Nations Vollzeit

    **Job Opening** **Job Opening ID**: 242625 **Job Network** : Legal **Job Family** : Legal Affairs **Category and Level** : Professional and Higher Categories, P-3 **Duty Station** : VIENNA **Department/Office** : United Nations Office at Vienna **Date Posted** : Aug 29, 2024 **Deadline** : Sep 5, 2024 **Org. Setting and...

  • Principal Investment Officer

    vor 4 Monaten

    Wien, Österreich IFC Systems Corporation Vollzeit

    **Principal Investment Officer** **Job #**: - req29240**Organization**: - IFC**Sector**: - Investment**Grade**: - GH**Term Duration**: - 3 years 0 months**Recruitment Type**: - International Recruitment**Location**: - Vienna,Austria**Required Language(s)**: - English**Preferred Language(s)**: - French or Spanish**Closing Date**: - 9/20/2024...

  • Head, Office of Legal Affairs

    vor 4 Wochen

    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 3 Wochen

    Wien, Österreich United Nations Vollzeit

    Org. Setting and Reporting - Responsibilities - Within assigned authority, the incumbent will be responsible for the following specific duties: - Conduct extensive legal research and analysis and prepare studies, including comparative studies, on international trade law issues, as well as briefs, reports and correspondence. - Participate in building up the...

  • Associate 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 Associate Legal Officer will work under the overall guidance of the Director of the Division and the direct...

  • Compliance Officer and Legal Advisor

    Vor 3 Tagen

    Wien, Wien, Österreich STRABAG SE Vollzeit

    About STRABAG SESTRABAG SE is a leading international construction company with 86,000 employees worldwide. Our uniqueness lies in our projects and each individual who contributes to them. We think beyond building to become the most innovative and sustainable construction technology company in Europe.Job Description: Compliance Officer and Legal AdvisorWe...

  • Deputy Head, Office of Legal Affairs

    vor 7 Monaten

    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,...

  • Principal Investment Officer

    vor 4 Monaten

    Wien, Österreich World Bank Group Vollzeit

    **Job #**: - req29240**Organization**: - IFC**Sector**: - Investment**Grade**: - GH**Term Duration**: - 3 years 0 months**Recruitment Type**: - International Recruitment**Location**: - Vienna,Austria; Paris,France**Required Language(s)**: - English**Preferred Language(s)**: - French or Spanish**Closing Date**: - 9/20/2024 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm...

  • Associate Director Legal

    vor 7 Monaten

    Wien, Österreich Beiersdorf CEE Holding Vollzeit

    At Beiersdorf, we want to help people feel good about their skin - and our commitment goes far beyond caring for skin. For 140 years, we have developed innovative skin and body care products for well-known brands such as NIVEA, Eucerin, La Prairie, Hansaplast, and Labello. We act according to our purpose, WE CARE BEYOND SKIN, and take responsibility for our...

  • Legal Assistant

    vor 4 Monaten

    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...

  • Legal Adviser

    vor 4 Wochen

    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,...