Noumea-based International Governance Counsel

Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC)

Nouméa

On-site

EUR 51,000 - 62,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Housing support in Noumea

Establishment grant

Repatriation grant

Removal expenses

Airfares

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Education allowances

Annual leave 25 days

Job summary

SPC in Noumea seeks a Legal Counsel to maintain and improve SPC’s governance framework and internal legal functions. The role provides advice on employee relations, contracts, funding and international law, working with staff across SPC locations to support strategic objectives.

Key responsibilities include researching legal issues, developing policies, delivering training, and mentoring a Legal Officer within a collaborative Governance and Legal Affairs Team.

Qualifications

Postgraduate degree of Laws (LLB) or equivalent body of knowledge and experience.
Meets the professional requirements to practice law in one or more jurisdictions of SPC member country or territory.

Responsibilities

Research and provide specialised legal advice to SPC divisions on governance and legal framework.
Policy, guideline, contract development and review responsibilities.
Outreach, education and training on governance and legal issues to SPC staff and members.
Collaborative working within SPC and across SPC teams.
Leadership and mentoring of a Legal Officer and contributing to a One SPC culture.

Skills

Legal research

Governance

Policy development

Intergovernmental

Education

Postgraduate law degree (LLB) or equivalent

Job description

Key responsibilities include researching legal issues, developing policies, delivering training, and mentoring a Legal Officer within a collaborative Governance and Legal Affairs Team.

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