General Counsel and Director, Office of Legal Services

2 days ago


New York, New York, United States United Nations Development Programme Full time
Job Title: General Counsel and Director, Office of Legal Services

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is seeking a highly qualified and experienced General Counsel and Director, Office of Legal Services to join our team.

About the Role

The General Counsel and Director, Office of Legal Services will provide strategic legal advice and guidance to the Administrator and Executive Group on a wide range of complex and strategic issues related to UNDP operations. The successful candidate will lead the development of a corporate legal strategy that promotes and protects organizational interests, and will provide advice and counsel on ongoing alignment and implementation of evolving programme initiatives, strategies and operational practices.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Provide strategic legal advice and guidance to the Administrator and Executive Group on complex and strategic issues related to UNDP operations.
  2. Develop and implement a corporate legal strategy that promotes and protects organizational interests.
  3. Provide advice and counsel on ongoing alignment and implementation of evolving programme initiatives, strategies and operational practices.
  4. Lead the Office of Legal Services and its staff, and ensure efficient and effective management of the office's resources.
  5. Represent UNDP and its affiliated funds at international, regional, inter-agency meetings, seminars and conferences, and provide programmatic/substantive expertise on legal issues.
Requirements

The successful candidate will have a minimum of 15 years of relevant professional and managerial experience in a law function within the public, private and/or not-for-profit sector at both national and international levels. A 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. Excellent research, legal writing and drafting skills are required. Fluency in English is required, and knowledge of another UN language is considered an asset.

What We Offer

UNDP offers a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development. The successful candidate will be appointed on a fixed-term contract for an initial period of two years, with the possibility of renewal.



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