Legal Officer, Corporate Law Lead(P4)

Job Description – Legal Officer, Corporate Law Lead (P4) (2025/0069 (002860))

Organization

OLA-General Legal Section

Primary Location

Job Posting

2025-03-05, 8:33:05 AM

Closing Date

2025-03-25, 10:59:00 PM

Duration in Months: 36

Contract Type: Fixed Term – Regular

Full Competitive Recruitment: Yes

This selection exercise may be used to generate a roster of pre-approved candidates to address future staffing needs for similar functions in any of the Departments and Offices of the Organization.

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING APPLICATION DEADLINE: Please note that the closing date for submission of applications is indicated in local time as per the time zone of the applicant\’s location.

Organizational Setting

The Office of Legal Affairs provides legal services of the highest possible standards to the Director General, the Secretariat and to the organs and bodies of the IAEA, as well as to Member States, regarding the implementation of the IAEA\’s activities.

The General Legal Section is primarily responsible for providing legal advice and support to ensure that the IAEA\’s activities are in line with applicable agreements, regulations, rules, policies and relevant jurisprudence.

Main Purpose

Under the guidance of the Section Head, the Legal Officer, Corporate Law Lead conducts research, prepares legal opinions and analysis, legal instruments and documents and provides legal advice, including to senior management, on the drafting, application and interpretation of such documents, primarily in connection with commercial and non-commercial matters relating to:

1. Contract law, including commercial and non-commercial agreements;
2. Procurement and Financial matters including budget and finance;
3. Resource mobilization, partnerships, and voluntary contributions;
4. Banking, audit, insurance and tax related matters and data privacy.

The Legal Officer, Corporate Law Lead coordinates and supervises the Corporate Law work of the Section, prioritizes and assigns tasks to Legal Officers and other colleagues in the Section, and provides inputs and guidance to ensure quality and consistency.

The Legal Officer, Corporate Law Lead liaises with external and internal stakeholders, represents the Section at specialized meetings, and provides legal advice on relevant policy issues.

Functions / Key Results Expected

1. Act as focal point for Corporate Law issues and manage the workflow of the Legal Officers in the Section;
2. Develop and maintain strong working relationships with critical stakeholders;
3. Advise and draft legal opinions for senior management on contractual and financial matters;
4. Provide advice on the drafting and interpretation of the IAEA\’s procurement policies;
5. Draft contracts, agreements and other legal instruments;
6. Advise on human resources matters.

Qualifications, Experience and Language Skills

• Higher Degree (e.g. Juris Doctor) or Advanced Law Degree required.
• Minimum of seven years of relevant experience, including several years at the international level.
• Proven ability to prepare legal drafts.
• Excellent oral and written command of English; knowledge of other IAEA languages is an asset.

The IAEA is committed to gender equality and promoting a diverse workforce. Applications from qualified women and candidates from developing countries are strongly encouraged.

Evaluation Process

• The evaluation of applicants will be based on the information submitted in the application according to the selection criteria.
• Candidates under serious consideration may be subject to reference and background checks.

Appointment Information

• Appointment is subject to a satisfactory medical report.
• Staff members may be assigned to any location.
• Candidates appointed to posts in the Professional and higher categories are subject to IAEA rotation policy.
• The IAEA retains the discretion not to make any appointment to this vacancy.

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