Global In-House Counsel – International NGO

Médecins Sans Frontières; Australia; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Médecins Sans Frontières in Australia is seeking a legal advisor to analyse administrative constraints on program operations and coordinate the implementation of legal solutions to reduce hurdles in day-to-day activities.

The role requires a law degree with a current or eligible Australian/NZ practising certificate and at least five years as an in-house lawyer, preferably with NGO or UN experience. Fluency in French is expected; other languages are assets.

Qualifications

• Law degree and current Australian or New Zealand practising certificate (or eligible for practising certificate).
• At least five years as an in-house lawyer or as an attorney.
• Experience with international NGOs, UN agencies or human rights organisations.
• Specialisation in HR/labour law, tax law, corporate law, international humanitarian law or medico-legal matters.
• Excellent legal analysis and ability to interpret legal texts.
• Available to work for a minimum of 12 months.
• Fluency in French; other languages such as Spanish, Arabic and Portuguese are assets.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate the applicable legal framework and practices of MSF project teams
• Recommend legal and political solutions and develop implementation tools
• Coordinate harmonised responses by different MSF sections
• Manage compliance with administrative procedures
• Carry out networking and negotiations with local authorities

Skills

Law degree

In-house lawyer

NGO experience

Languages

Legal analysis

Education

Law degree

Australian/NZ practising certificate

Job description

Médecins Sans Frontières in Australia is seeking a legal advisor to analyse administrative constraints on program operations and coordinate the implementation of legal solutions to reduce hurdles in day-to-day activities.

The role requires a law degree with a current or eligible Australian/NZ practising certificate and at least five years as an in-house lawyer, preferably with NGO or UN experience. Fluency in French is expected; other languages are assets.