Legal Counsel, HR litigation - 4 months | Geneva, CH

Michael Page - Switzerland; Genf; Hybrid; CHF 100’000 - 130’000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An international organization in Geneva seeks a Legal Advisor to provide expert legal support on HR policies and employment law. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of legal experience, with a strong background in international organizations or law firms. The position offers remote working options and competitive benefits.

Leistungen

Remote working options

Additional advantages to be discussed

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 5 years of relevant legal experience.
• Mandatory experience handling cases before the ILOAT or UNAT.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Aufgaben

• Provide legal advice on HR policies and procedures.
• Support HR litigation team on cases before ILOAT or UNAT.
• Draft and review employment contracts and HR-related policies.

Kenntnisse

Legal drafting

Analytical skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in French

Ausbildung

Qualified Lawyer

Jobbeschreibung

About Our Client
An International Organisation based in Geneva.

Job 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.

The Successful Applicant

• Qualified Lawyer.
• 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.

What's on Offer

• 2 days a week of remote working allowed;
• Other advantages to be discussed.

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