International Law Associate Officer

UN Atlas; Wien; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UNOV/UNODC Vienna is seeking an Associate Legal Officer to provide legal support to senior management and UN entities in Vienna. The role involves researching and drafting on public and private international law, preparing opinions, and reviewing MOUs, agreements, and contracts.

The incumbent will advise on institutional matters, assess legal risks, and represent the Legal Office in meetings with external partners.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in public international law.
• Experience in legal analysis, research, and writing.
• Knowledge of host country legislation and international instruments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and prepare opinions on international law.
• Draft, review, and revise MOUs, agreements, host country agreements, and contracts.
• Provide legal advice on institutional and procedural matters for intergovernmental bodies.
• Identify legal risks and suggest mitigation measures.
• Represent the Legal Office in meetings with external stakeholders.
• Support data collection and reporting using data visualization.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Public international law

Contract drafting

Intergovernmental agreements

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in public international law

First-level law degree + 2 years qualifying experience

Job description

UNOV/UNODC Vienna is seeking an Associate Legal Officer to provide legal support to senior management and UN entities in Vienna. The role involves researching and drafting on public and private international law, preparing opinions, and reviewing MOUs, agreements, and contracts.

The incumbent will advise on institutional matters, assess legal risks, and represent the Legal Office in meetings with external partners.