Counsel Institutional Affairs (IAF)

Interpol; Lyon; Sur place; EUR 50 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Une organisation internationale de renom recrute un Counsel Institutional Affairs à Lyon. Ce rôle clé consiste à fournir des conseils juridiques et à défendre INTERPOL dans des affaires liées au droit de l'emploi et aux litiges. Le candidat idéal devra posséder au moins cinq ans d'expérience, un diplôme avancé en droit, et une maîtrise de l'anglais et du français. Ce poste à temps plein offre l'opportunité de contribuer à la mission juridique de l'organisation dans un environnement multiculturel.

Qualifications

• Master en droit avec spécialisation en droit international public.
• Expérience d'au moins 5 ans en droit international civil ou droit des organisations internationales.
• Maîtrise de l'anglais et du français, connaissance d'une troisième langue (arabe ou espagnol) est un atout.

Responsabilités

• Défendre l'organisation dans des litiges d'emploi et fournir des conseils juridiques.
• Développer des stratégies d'atténuation pour les litiges d'emploi.
• Conseil sur des questions de droit international public et droit administratif.

Connaissances

Compétences analytiques

Excellentes compétences en litige

Intégrité professionnelle

Compétences organisationnelles

Communication orale et écrite

Formation

Diplôme universitaire avancé en droit

Outils

Logiciels bureautiques

Description du poste

INTERPOL is the worlds largest international police organization with 196 Member Countries. Created in 1923 it facilitates crossborder police cooperation and supports and assists all organizations authorities and services whose mission is to prevent or combat international crime.

INTERPOL strives to achieve a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcomes applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds experiences and perspectives. To achieve our Diversity goals we encourage applications from women and nationals of under / unrepresented member countries who are passionate about our recruitment process is meritbased hence all hiring decisions are made considering the applicants qualifications and the needs of the Organization.

Job Title : Counsel Institutional Affairs (IAF)

Reporting To : Senior Counsel IAF

Location : Lyon

Type of contract : Fixedterm Contract

Duration (in months) : 12.00

Grade : 4

Number of post : 1

Level of Security screening : Basic

Deadline for application : 5 June 2025

Conditions applying for all candidates

Only professional experience for which candidates can provide official proof of employment will be considered. Candidates could be requested to provide copies of such official documents prior to interviews / test.

• This position has a temporary nature and carries in principle no expectation of renewal. Any potential subsequent extension will be subject to the terms of the Organizations Staff Manual to satisfactory performance and to availability of funds.

Tests / interviews in connection to this selection procedure will take place approximately 1 / 3 weeks after the deadline for applications. Applicants are kindly requested to plan their availability during this period accordingly in case they are shortlisted.

Selected candidates will be expected to report for duty approximately one to three months after receiving an offer of employment at the latest.

This selection exercise may be used to generate a reserve list of suitable candidates that may be used to address Organizations similar staffing needs in the future.

SUMMARY OF THE ASSIGNED DUTIES INCLUDING GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE POST

The Executive Director Legal Affairs (EDLA) assists the Organization in achieving its aims by ensuring that all its activities and programmes are conducted in accordance with INTERPOLs legal framework. The core mission of EDLA consists in protecting the Organizations legal interests through the provision of substantive and impartial legal advice to the Secretary General to the bodies of the Organization and to other Executive Directorates of the General Secretariat in order to promote and develop the rule of law in all aspects of INTERPOLs activities. OLA defends INTERPOL against claims arising from its activities and programmes.

The incumbent will assist the Deputy General Counsel or his / her designee primarily in the provision of legal services related to employment law within the Organization including ensuring the defense of the Organization in staff litigation procedures. He / She will supervise the work of the Paralegal serving on employment law issues.

The incumbent will also assist the various departments of the General Secretariat INTERPOLs governing bodies and Member Countries in a wide range of institutional policy and administrative matters related to the Organizations activities and functioning.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND ACTIVITIES

DUTY 1 : Defense of the Organization in any employment litigation or pre litigation disputes

Be the subject matter expert in staff litigation cases including dispute resolution procedures and settlement negotiation;

• Ensure updates and appropriate distribution of information is maintained on all legal and relevant developments of litigation files and keep hierarchy informed of developments and their implications on cases and;
• Conduct legal and factual research to assess and advise on legal risks; strategies; and recommended course of action;
• Advise the Human Resources Directorate on claims grievances and request for reviews
• Manage litigation and provide strategic advice and assessment on cases;
• Draft memoranda assessing legal risks and litigation strategy recommendations for the Deputy General Counsel and senior leadership;
• Draft caserelated memoranda
• Prepare submissions in internal appeals before the Joint Appeals Committees and in disputes brought before the Administrative Tribunal of the International Labour Organization (ILOAT);
• Negotiate separation agreements;
• Work with and oversee outside counsel as necessary or appropriate.

DUTY 2 : Development of mitigation strategies

• Develop implement and continuously improve internal processes and procedures for addressing employment litigation and prelitigation disputes including tools to assess and manage matters effectively and consistently;
• Work with crossfunctional teams on institutional matters human resources policing capabilities external litigation and other legal issues ;

DUTY 3 : Legal Advice and services on employment law and international public administrative law related matters

Serve an organizationwide advisory role on employment law and international public administrative law related issues and provide legal services in a wide range of complex or novel substantive and procedural questions of international civil service law including :

• Handle requests related to the application interpretation and revision of the Staff Manual
• Prepare notes and research legal issues relevant to the Organization particularly with regard to international civil service law and relevant case law;
• Draft or review new legal documents (legal memoranda policy SOP Staff instruction guidelines agreements or correspondence) at the request of his / her hierarchy and based on instructions received;
• Advise on disciplinary cases;
• Advise the Human Resources Directorate on individual cases;
• Represent EDLA before the Staff Committees in coordination with the Human Resources Directorate as appropriate;
• Provide legal support in the development of internal legislation and procedures and associated directives policies and processes and reviewing legal issues arising in connection with their implementation;
• Provide guidance to less experienced attorneys and support staff as needed.

Handle in an autonomous way legal files assigned to him / her based on general guidance received from his / her hierarchy. Ensures follow up and reporting.

DUTY 4 : Supervision of Paralegal work

Direct and supervise the work of the Paralegal assigned to staff litigation and control the quality and accuracy of the work performed to ensure employment litigation and prelitigation disputes are well managed and internal processes and procedures are in place and followed. Ensure coordination with other Litigation Counsels and Legal Officers working with the Paralegal.

Checks the quality and accuracy of the documents he / she produces as well as the quality of the final products delivered by the Principal Administrative Attache.

DUTY 5 : Advice and Legal research on public international law

Provide legal services in a wide range of complex or novel substantive and procedural questions of public international law including :

• Preparing legal opinions and studies as requested by the Deputy General Counsel and departments of the General Secretariat on the interpretation of INTERPOLs Constitution Regulations and rules relevant decisions of the governing bodies and agreements with Host Countries;
• Advising on legal issues arising in the context of the governing bodies including supporting the drafting and review of draft decisions reports and other relevant documents;
• Providing legal support in the development of internal legislation and procedures and associated directives policies and processes and reviewing legal issues arising in connection with their implementation.

Performs any other duties as may be required.

QUALIFICATIONS COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATION REQUIRED :

• Advanced university degree in law (Masters degree or equivalent degree) with emphasis in the area of public international law;
• A specialization and / or a complementary Masters degree in the law of international organizations and / or international civil service law would be a strong asset.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED :

• At least five years of working experience as a lawyer in the field of international civil service law and / or public international law and / or law of international organizations.

LANGUAGES :

• Fluency in English or French is essential and a good working knowledge of the other is highly desirable;
• Knowledge of a third working language of the Organization (Arabic or Spanish) would be an asset.

SPECIFIC SKILLS :

• High analytical skills with the capacity to identify highlevel risks and potential liabilities and to precisely articulate the critical issues in a case
• Excellent litigation skills;
• Highest standards of ethics and professional integrity;
• Excellent organizational skills;
• Maturity with effective oral and written communication skills particularly in an international / multicultural and multidisciplinary environment;
• Good computer skills. As a minimum proficiency in standard office wordprocessing spreadsheet database and presentation software.

ABILITIES REQUIRED :

• Selfmotivated with the ability to function with minimal guidance in a highly demanding environment;
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team or individually.
• Ability to synthesize analyse and summarize complex legal and factual issues;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as demonstrated proficiency in working closely with and advising senior executives of an organization;
• Ability to work under pressure and produce results on short timelines.

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1