Senior Legal Officer
Quick answer
The HQ/LEG Office of the Legal Counsel GPA is hiring a Senior Legal Officer (Switzerland-Geneva) with a fixed-term appointment, paying USD 103,165 annually, to provide legal advice and services to protect the organization's interests.
- Role
- Senior Legal Officer
- Organization
- HQ/LEG Office of the Legal Counsel GPA
- Location
- Switzerland-Geneva
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- USD 103,165 (annual base salary) + variable post adjustment (USD 7798 per month)
- Category
- Legal
The role
The Senior Legal Officer position at the HQ/LEG Office of the Legal Counsel GPA requires providing independent, authoritative, and practical legal advice and services to enable the organization to implement its mission of global public health consistently within its mandate and to protect the organization's resources, reputation, integrity, and its responsibility to its member states.
What you'll do
- Provide high-quality legal advice to internal bodies and senior officials
- Represent WHO before the ILOAT
- Advise on privileges and immunities matters
- Participate in LEG's work related to WHO governing bodies
- Effectively supervise and coordinate the work of more junior staff
- Act as officer-in-charge during the absence of the Principal Legal Officer
What it takes
- Advanced university degree in law or a relevant field
- Ten years of experience as a lawyer, including at least seven years in an international organization
- Experience in presenting legal considerations to non-lawyers
- Practical litigation experience
- Expert knowledge of English
- Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of French
What you'll bring
How we treat you
30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Switzerland-Geneva.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is USD 103,165 annually plus a variable post adjustment of USD 7798 per month.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include an advanced university degree in law, ten years of experience as a lawyer, and practical litigation experience.
How can I apply?
Applications should be submitted by October 19, 2026, and candidates should be prepared to undergo a written test or an asynchronous video assessment.
How to apply
Apply directly on HQ/LEG Office of the Legal Counsel GPA's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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