Legal Officer
Quick answer
The United Nations Office of Legal Affairs is hiring a Legal Officer in NEW YORK to handle international commercial law, public and private international law, and administrative law issues, with a focus on legal research, drafting, and advising on claims and disputes. The position is temporary and offers a competitive salary.
- Role
- Legal Officer
- Organization
- United Nations Office of Legal Affairs
- Location
- NEW YORK
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Legal
The role
The Legal Officer position involves handling international commercial law, public and private international law, and administrative law issues, conducting legal research, preparing legal documents, and advising on claims and disputes.
What you'll do
- Handles a range of issues related to international commercial law, public and private international law, and administrative law
- Conducts extensive legal research and analysis and prepares briefs, memoranda, reports and correspondence
- Undertakes extensive review of legal documents, instruments, or other material
- Prepares or assists in the preparation of legal opinions/advice on a wide range of substantive and procedural questions
- Assists in advising on and participates in negotiations and settlement of claims and disputes
- Prepares or assists in the review, advice on, drafting and negotiating of complex contracts with commercial vendors and agreements with NGOs and other public and private entities
What it takes
- Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in law is required
- Admission to the practice of law, or otherwise qualified to practice law, in a Member State of the United Nations is required
- 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 organization is desirable
- Experience in publishing articles on topics of international commercial law, public or private international law, administrative law or international arbitration is desirable
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in NEW YORK, United States.
What is the compensation?
Compensation is not specified in the job posting.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include an advanced university degree in law, admission to the practice of law, and at least five years of experience in the practice of law, including international commercial law, legal analysis, research and drafting.
How do I apply?
Applications can be submitted through the UN job portal at https://inspira.un.org/psp/PUNA1J/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/UN_CUSTOMIZATIONS.UN_JOB_DETAIL.GBL?Action=A&UNAction=Apply&JobOpeningId=286556&languageCd=ENG. The application deadline is 10/29/2026.
Is the job remote?
The job is based in NEW YORK and is not remote. The job is temporary and may be extended depending on funding availability.
How to apply
Apply directly on United Nations Office of Legal Affairs's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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