Global Legal Officer - International Trade & Contracts

WFP - World Food Programme; Roma; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

World Food Programme is seeking a P2 Legal Officer to provide legal services within LEGM, focusing on procurement, contracts, and international trade matters. The role requires a strong legal background, experience in public international law, and the ability to work in a multicultural environment in Rome.

The successful candidate will assist in preparing opinions, reviewing contracts, and supporting claims and disputes while liaising with internal clients and external counsel as needed.

Qualifications

• Advanced University degree in Law, or First University degree in Law with additional relevant experience in private, commercial or public law.
• Must be qualified to practice law by a recognized bar or law society, or have equivalent professional legal practice experience.
• At least three years of relevant experience in law and provision of legal services.

Responsibilities

• Undertake legal research and analysis on multidisciplinary legal matters including procurement, transport, logistics, shipping, aviation, insurance, and contract law.
• Review legal documents, identify issues, and present findings and recommendations for internal review.
• Assist in preparing legal opinions, background papers, and other legal documents to support decisions.
• Draft and review agreements, contracts, amendments, policies, and procedures relating to LEGM's areas of work.
• Support dispute resolution or litigation proceedings, including liaison with external counsel.

Skills

English (Fluent)

Second UN language

Education

Law degree

Job description

World Food Programme is seeking a P2 Legal Officer to provide legal services within LEGM, focusing on procurement, contracts, and international trade matters. The role requires a strong legal background, experience in public international law, and the ability to work in a multicultural environment in Rome.

The successful candidate will assist in preparing opinions, reviewing contracts, and supporting claims and disputes while liaising with internal clients and external counsel as needed.