Chief, Staff Legal Assistance – New York

GloJobs; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

United Nations in New York seeks a Senior Legal Officer (Chief) to head the Office of Staff Legal Assistance. The role oversees legal services for staff, advises on appeals and disciplinary matters, and represents clients before UN tribunals.

Requires extensive legal experience and leadership in complex employment law matters. The position reports to the Executive Director of the Office of Administration of Justice and demands strategic oversight, stakeholder coordination, and strong managerial

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in law required.
• Experience before tribunals or courts is desirable.
• Strong analytical and writing skills required.

Responsibilities

• Ensures the effective and efficient discharge of OSLA's mandate.
• Coordinates and supervises the work of legal officers and staff.
• Provides strategic legal and policy advice and managerial support to legal officers.
• Advises clients on matters relating to appeals and disciplinary matters.
• Represents clients before the UN Dispute Tribunal and the UN Appeals Tribunal.
• Prepares submissions to Tribunals in accordance with procedures.
• Manages resources allocated to the unit and oversees OSLA databases and records.
• Prepares input for reports to the General Assembly and other bodies.

Skills

Legal analysis

Legal research

Legal writing

Team leadership

Communication skills

Negotiation

Education

Master’s degree in law

Bachelor’s degree in law

Tools

Electronic search engines

OSLA database

Job description

United Nations in New York seeks a Senior Legal Officer (Chief) to head the Office of Staff Legal Assistance. The role oversees legal services for staff, advises on appeals and disciplinary matters, and represents clients before UN tribunals.

Requires extensive legal experience and leadership in complex employment law matters. The position reports to the Executive Director of the Office of Administration of Justice and demands strategic oversight, stakeholder coordination, and strong managerial