Legal Advisor
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Responsibilities The tasks of the Legal Advisor will include, but is not limited to: Handling a range of multi-disciplinary, highly complex and legal matters involving issues relating to international law.
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Responsibilities
- The tasks of the Legal Advisor will include, but is not limited to:
- Handling a range of multi-disciplinary, highly complex and legal matters involving issues relating to international law.
- Researching and drafting legal advice on matters of international law to stakeholders within the Organization.
- Preparing and reviewing reports for other departments within the Ministry.
- Briefing and providing oral advice to stakeholders.
Essential Skills
- Candidates for the Legal Advisor positions should possess the following skills:
- The ability to apply international legal norms to concrete factual circumstances and provide timely advice and recommendations to a range of actors.
- Excellent legal analytical and writing skills and an ability to prepare concise and accurate analytical reports that are useful for decision makers who do not have a legal background.
- The ability to integrate legal advice into political and policy discussions.
- The ability to work under pressure and against short deadlines; good judgment and organisational skills to prioritize and manage work on multiple projects with tight deadlines.
- Good presentation and briefing skills that can be adjusted to the requirements of different audiences.
- Working cooperatively within a team environment and promoting effective working practices and a collaborative culture within the Department, as well as working alongside and developing the capacity of more junior lawyers.
- The ability to use software such as Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.
- Fluency in written and spoken English. Knowledge of Arabic is not required but is strongly preferred.
Qualifications And Experience
- A law degree. An advanced degree in international law is desired.
- At least 10 years of professional experience in international law, providing legal advice to governments or in a multilateral context.
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