Pipeline for short assignments - Consultant (Legal) - Nuclear Law

UN Atlas; Wien; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

UN Atlas seeks a senior legal consultant with extensive international and national nuclear law experience to support the Nuclear and Treaty Law Section. You will handle legislative, regulatory, and contractual matters essential to safe, secure, and peaceful nuclear technology.

The role involves teaching and presenting lectures in workshops, participating in missions, and advising governments on legislation. A national bar admission and 10+ years of relevant experience are required.

Qualifications

• Admission to membership in a national bar or equivalent legal professional body is required.
• Proven ability to prepare legal drafts and provide advice to governmental bodies and other stakeholders is essential.
• Minimum of ten years of relevant legal experience, including international experience or advising governmental officials on nuclear matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized expertise in international and national nuclear law, including legislative, regulatory, and contractual aspects.
• Participate in IAEA missions and related activities as needed.
• Review and advise on draft and enacted legislation related to nuclear safety and civil liability.
• Develop and deliver content for workshops and training courses to transfer knowledge to Member States.

Skills

Nuclear law

International law

Legal drafting

Advisory skills

English proficiency

Education

Bar admission

Job description

Organizational context: The Office of Legal Affairs (OLA) provides comprehensive legal services to the IAEA's Director General, Secretariat, policy-making organs, and Member States. The Nuclear and Treaty Law Section within OLA offers specialized legal advice and support on nuclear safety, security, civil liability, energy, applications, and technical cooperation. It manages the IAEA Legislative Assistance Programme and depositary functions, advising and training Member States on legal instruments and national legislation for the safe, secure, and peaceful use of nuclear technology.

Job purpose: This consultancy role involves providing specialized legal expertise in international and national nuclear law and related legal frameworks, focusing on legislative, regulatory, and contractual aspects essential for the safe, secure, and peaceful utilization of nuclear technology. The consultant will support the Nuclear and Treaty Law Section by potentially participating in IAEA missions, reviewing draft and enacted legislation, and contributing to awareness-raising activities. This includes delivering lectures and case studies in workshops and training courses to impart legal knowledge and skills. The position is designed for qualified legal professionals available for short-term assignments, contributing to the IAEA's mandate in nuclear law.

Responsibilities: The consultant will contribute specialized legal expertise in international and national nuclear law, covering legislative, regulatory, and contractual aspects pertinent to the safe, secure, and peaceful uses of nuclear technology. Responsibilities may include participating in IAEA missions and related activities, reviewing and advising on draft and enacted legislation, and contributing to awareness-raising initiatives. This involves developing and delivering content for workshops and training courses, such as lectures and case studies, to effectively transfer legal knowledge and skills to Member States. The role supports the Nuclear and Treaty Law Section's mandate in legislative assistance and depositary functions.

Education: Admission to membership in a national bar or equivalent legal professional body is required. A proven ability to prepare legal drafts and provide advice to governmental bodies and other stakeholders is essential.

Work experience: A minimum of ten years of relevant legal experience is required, including several years of international experience or advising governmental officials on nuclear-related matters. Experience in drafting and reviewing nuclear legislation across various domains is also necessary.

Skills: Expertise in international legal instruments related to nuclear safety, security, and civil liability; knowledge of legal frameworks for the safe, secure, and peaceful uses of nuclear technology; proficiency in drafting and reviewing nuclear legislation; ability to advise on legislative aspects of nuclear power programs; excellent command of written and spoken English; knowledge of another UN official language is an asset.

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