Description
Dutystation: Copenhagen, Denmark
Functional responsibilities
Summary of key results expected:
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1. Legal Advice
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2. Strategic Advisory Services
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3. Team Leadership
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4. Knowledge Management and Capacity Building
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Impact of Results |
Education/Experience/Language requirements
Education
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Advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in law is required.
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A first-level university degree in law (Bachelor’s or equivalent) from an accredited university in combination with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
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Qualification to practice law in a national jurisdiction of a UN Member State, or admission to practice law by a recognised national or state bar or law society of a UN Member State is required.
Experience
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A minimum of ten (10) years of professional legal experience is required.
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Within the ten (10) years of professional experience, at least five (5) years of commercial law experience is required, preferably as legal counsel in a law firm, company, governmental service or international organization; and at least five (5) years supervising and leading a team is required.
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Strong understanding and knowledge of the United Nations system, including the privileges and immunities of international organizations, is an asset.
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Experience in providing legal advice in support of a government agency or international organization is an asset.
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Demonstrated experience in communicating complex legal concepts across a range of audiences and managing complex stakeholder interactions and negotiations is required.
Language Requirements
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Fluency in written and spoken English is required.
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Working knowledge of French and/or Spanish is desirable.