Public International Law Counsel

WFP; Roma; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

World Food Programme (WFP) seeks a Legal Officer (P-3) to provide comprehensive legal services within the Public Law Team at WFP Headquarters in Rome. The role focuses on constitutional framework, governance, international law and agreements, with extensive research, drafting and advisory responsibilities.

Responsibilities include negotiating agreements, advising on privileges and immunities, and supporting disputes.

Qualifications

• Advanced law degree required; bar admission or equivalent to practice law.
• Minimum five years of progressive legal experience; at least three years international.
• Strong research, drafting, negotiation and advisory capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct extensive legal research and analysis on complex multi-disciplinary matters.
• Review and draft agreements, MOUs, contracts and other legal documents.
• Provide opinions, reports and advice on regulations, policies and international law.
• Assist negotiations, manage disputes and liaise with external counsel.
• Support training, knowledge sharing and collaboration within WFP.

Skills

Legal research

Legal drafting

Legal advice

Drafting opinions

Negotiation

Risk management

Legal strategy

Communication

Teamwork

Ethical conduct

Education

Advanced law degree

Bar admission or equivalent

Job description

World Food Programme (WFP) seeks a Legal Officer (P-3) to provide comprehensive legal services within the Public Law Team at WFP Headquarters in Rome. The role focuses on constitutional framework, governance, international law and agreements, with extensive research, drafting and advisory responsibilities.

Responsibilities include negotiating agreements, advising on privileges and immunities, and supporting disputes.