Deputy General Counsel & Director, Legal Group

Duty station: New York, USA

Application Deadline: 10-Nov-2020

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Summary of key responsibilities:

The core responsibilities of the position are to:

• Manage a team of legal advisors to ensure the technical advice and assistance provided is client-focused, in line with the established legal framework and of consistently high quality;

• Manage any claims and disputes brought by or against the organization; and

• Provide guidance and authoritative interpretations as required for the Integrated Practice Advice and Support (IPAS) Unit Legal Team, on project agreements, legal policies and procedures.

Summary of functions:

• Strategic advisory
• Knowledge management and innovation
• Legal Group leadership
• Legal advice

You may find more information at https://jobs.unops.org/Pages/ViewVacancy/VADetails.aspx?id=20549

Requirements

Education:

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) preferably in law and licensed in one or more fields of legal jurisdiction.

Experience:

• A minimum of 15 years of relevant professional managerial experience in a law function within the public, private and/or nonprofit sector at both national and international levels.

• At least 5 years of leadership experience including demonstrated experience of supervising teams, is required.

• Strong understanding and knowledge of the United Nations system, including the privileges and immunities of international organizations, and international administrative law as practiced in international organizations is an asset.

• An impeccable record for integrity and professional ethical standards is required.

• Demonstrated experience managing complex stakeholder interactions and negotiations is required.

Languages:

• Full working knowledge of English.

• Knowledge of another official UN language is an asset.