International Law Associate for UN & Diplomacy

Permanent Mission of the UAE to the UN; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Permanent Mission of the UAE to the United Nations in New York invites applications for a Junior Legal Advisor to join its legal team.

You will support diplomats and researchers by analyzing UN resolutions, preparing legal opinions, and briefing on international law; fluency in English is essential, Arabic a plus.

The role emphasizes rigorous analysis, concise reporting, and the ability to work under tight deadlines in a multinational environment.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in international law
• 3 to 10 years of professional international law experience (UN experience a plus)
• Excellent legal analytical and writing skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet short deadlines
• Good judgement and organizational skills to manage multiple projects

Responsibilities

• Analyzing draft UN resolutions and supporting ongoing negotiations of texts
• Researching and preparing legal advice on UN products and reports
• Advising on Security Council and General Assembly procedures and precedents based on in-depth research
• Advising and reporting on UN sanctions regimes and procedures
• Editing and reviewing public statements for consistency with international law
• Researching and preparing legal opinions on international law
• Preparing reports and notes for transmission to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on legal aspects of Mission activities

Job description

The Permanent Mission of the UAE to the United Nations in New York invites applications for a Junior Legal Advisor to join its legal team.

You will support diplomats and researchers by analyzing UN resolutions, preparing legal opinions, and briefing on international law; fluency in English is essential, Arabic a plus.

The role emphasizes rigorous analysis, concise reporting, and the ability to work under tight deadlines in a multinational environment.