Legal Counsel, HR litigation - 4 months

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Zusammenfassung

A leading international organization based in Geneva seeks a Legal Counsel for a short-term assignment focused on HR legal support, litigation, and policy advisory in employment law. The role demands substantial experience, especially with ILOAT or UNAT, offering two days of remote working each week.

Leistungen

Remote working allowed (2 days a week)

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 5 years of legal experience, 3 years in an international organization.
• Mandatory experience with ILOAT or UNAT cases.
• Fluent in English, French is an asset.

Aufgaben

• Provide legal advice on HR policies and internal dispute resolution.
• Support HR litigation team before the ILOAT or UNAT.
• Draft and review employment contracts and policies.

Kenntnisse

Legal drafting

Analytical skills

HR policies

Jobbeschreibung

We are seeking an experienced Legal Counsel with a strong background in employment law and dispute resolution within international organizations. This short-term assignment focuses on providing legal support for human resources matters, including litigation and policy advisory. Prior experience with the UNAT or ILOAT is strictly required - candidates without this experience will not be considered.

Legal Counsel, HR litigation - 4 months

An International Organisation based in Geneva.

Description

• Provide legal advice on HR policies, disciplinary procedures, grievances, and internal dispute resolution.
• Support the HR litigation Team on cases before the ILOAT or UNAT, including drafting submissions and coordinating legal strategy.
• Advise on interpretation and application of internal rules and employment frameworks.
• Draft and review employment contracts, separation agreements, and HR-related policies.
• Collaborate with HR, Ethics, Governance, and Legal teams to ensure institutional compliance.
• Support risk management related to employment law and internal investigations.

Profile

• Minimum 5 years of relevant legal experience, including at least 3 years in an international organization or law firm advising on employment law and administrative litigation.
• Mandatory experience handling cases before the ILOAT or UNAT.
• Strong legal drafting and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken); French is an asset.

Job Offer

• 2 days a week of remote working allowed;