Associate Legal Officer

GloJobs; Genf; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

WIPO in Geneva invites applications for an Associate Legal Officer (Grade P-2). The role provides legal support across sections in public international law, treaty law, administrative law and contract law.

You will conduct legal research, assist with treaty depository functions and notifications, and help maintain records related to international treaties and agreements. The appointment is based in Geneva, with responsibilities to work on cross-cutting legal issues within a dynamic, multilingual

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research to support legal advice in international law, treaty law, administrative law and contract law.
• Assist with depository functions of treaties by preparing treaty-action notifications and updating records.

Job description

Associate Legal Officer at WIPO.

Grade: P-2. Location: Geneva, Switzerland. Application deadline: 9 November 2026.

The incumbent will perform the following principal duties:.

• Conduct legal research and analysis to support the work of all three Sections in providing legal advice in the areas of public international law, treaty law, administrative law and contract law.
• Assist with tasks relating to the depository functions of international treaties and agreements administered by the Organization, through the preparation of treaty-action notifications, the updating of information relating thereto, and the maintenance of records.