Global Legal Officer: Procurement & Trade

WFP - World Food Programme; Roma; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

World Food Programme (WFP) in Rome seeks a P2 Legal Officer within the Legal Office (LEGM) to deliver legal services across procurement, contracts, logistics and other international trade matters. The role reports to a senior Legal Officer and focuses on providing timely, high‑quality legal advice and documentation.

Qualifications include an advanced law degree, bar admission, and a minimum three years’ relevant experience. Fluency in English is required; experience with UN languages is a plus.

Qualifications

• Advanced University degree in Law or equivalent with relevant experience.
• Must be qualified to practice law by a recognised bar or law society.
• At least three years of relevant experience in law and provision of legal services.
• Fluency in English is required; working knowledge of a second official UN language is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Undertake legal research and analysis on multidisciplinary matters in LEGM areas to facilitate quality legal services.
• Review legal documents, identify issues, and present findings to support informed decision-making.
• Draft and review contracts, amendments, policies, guidelines and procedures related to LEGM.
• Contribute to preparation, negotiation and settlement of claims and disputes with suppliers and other counterparties.
• Provide support on legal matters to WFP Country Offices, Global Offices and Headquarters.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting legal documents

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Education

Advanced University degree in Law

Job description

World Food Programme (WFP) in Rome seeks a P2 Legal Officer within the Legal Office (LEGM) to deliver legal services across procurement, contracts, logistics and other international trade matters. The role reports to a senior Legal Officer and focuses on providing timely, high‑quality legal advice and documentation.

Qualifications include an advanced law degree, bar admission, and a minimum three years’ relevant experience. Fluency in English is required; experience with UN languages is a plus.