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United Nations Environment Programme is hiring a mid-level Legal Officer in NAIROBI to provide legal research, advisory and drafting support on a broad range of institutional, administrative, operational and corporate legal matters. Compensation and work schedule not specified.
- Role
- Legal Officer
- Organization
- United Nations Environment Programme
- Location
- NAIROBI
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Legal
The role
The incumbent will provide legal research, advisory and drafting support on a broad range of institutional, administrative, operational and corporate legal matters.
What you'll do
- Providing legal advice on UNEP corporate and institutional matters
- Conducting legal research and analysis and preparing legal opinions, briefs, reports, studies, correspondence and other legal documents
- Drafting, reviewing and assisting in the negotiation of legal instruments
- Assisting in providing legal support to the UNEP Partnership Committee
- Providing legal advice on procurement-related matters and reviewing procurement contracts and related documentation
- Assisting in providing legal advice on intellectual property matters
What it takes
- Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in international law or a related field
- A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in law, including legal analysis, research and writing
- Experience in providing legal advice on administrative law, human resources and staff management matters
- Experience in assisting with the representation of the Organization in personnel matters before the Management Evaluation process and the United Nations Dispute Tribunal
- Experience in drafting, reviewing and assisting in the negotiation of legal instruments
- Experience in providing legal advice and support on matters relating to investigations conducted by the Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS)
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in NAIROBI, Kenya.
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 international law or a related field, five years of progressively responsible experience in law, and experience in providing legal advice on administrative law, human resources and staff management matters.
How do I apply?
Applications should be submitted through the online recruitment platform, inspira, by the deadline of 10/08/2026.
Is the job remote?
The job is not specified as remote or hybrid, and the location is in NAIROBI, Kenya.
How to apply
Apply directly on United Nations Environment Programme's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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