Legal Officer
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United Nations Environment Programme is hiring a mid-level Legal Officer in Nairobi, Kenya, to handle environmental law issues, conduct legal research, and provide legal advice. Compensation and benefits are not specified.
- Role
- Legal Officer
- Organization
- United Nations Environment Programme
- Location
- NAIROBI, Kenya
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Legal
The role
The incumbent will handle a range of issues related to environmental law, conduct extensive legal research and analysis, prepare studies and reports, and provide legal advice on a wide range of international and national environmental law issues.
What you'll do
- Conducts extensive legal research and analysis in the field of environmental law
- Prepares or assists in the preparation of drafts of background papers, studies, reports, legislative texts and commentaries
- Provides legal advice on the interpretation and application of national and international environmental law matters
- Services or assists senior colleagues in servicing diplomatic conferences, commissions, committees, task forces, expert groups and other bodies
- Prepares or assists with the preparation of environmental law seminars and symposia, lectures on various legal issues
- Collects and analyzes data to identify trends or patterns and prepare reports, presentations and other analytical products
What it takes
- Advanced university degree (Master’s or Doctorate degree, or equivalent) in international law, preferably in environmental law or international environmental law
- Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in law, including legal analysis, research, and writing
- Experience in professional legal work relating to international environmental law, particularly biodiversity law
- Experience within the United Nations system or other similar international organization
- Two (2) years or more of experience in data analytics or related area
- Fluency in English and French or Spanish
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Nairobi, Kenya.
What is the compensation and benefits package?
Compensation and benefits are not specified.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include an advanced university degree in international law, preferably in environmental law or international environmental law, and at least five years of progressively responsible experience in law.
How do I apply?
Applications should be submitted through the online recruitment platform, inspira, by the deadline of October 10, 2026.
Is the job remote?
The job is based in Nairobi, Kenya, and is not remote.
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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