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Legal Assistant

Take-Two Interactive

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 Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a leading developer, publisher, and marketer of interactive entertainment for consumers around the globe. For more than 25 years, our development teams have created some of the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful entertainment experiences, captivating and engaging audiences around the world. We are incredibly proud of our ability to deliver consistently the highest-quality titles, as well as our colleagues who help to create our unique culture and work environment that is inclusive, diverse, and dynamic.
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 While our offices are casual and inviting, we are deeply committed to our core tenets of creativity, innovation and efficiency, and individual and team development opportunities. Our industry and business are continually evolving and fast-paced, providing numerous opportunities to learn and hone your skills. We work hard, but we also like to have fun, and believe that we provide a great place to come to work each day to pursue your passions.
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 Take-Two&rsquo;s Summer Internship Program is designed to provide students with an opportunity to gain substantive, first-hand business insight over the course of a three-month paid internship. Interns will gain hands-on exposure in the area(s) of their desired interests as well as participate in team-based summer-long projects. Our internships are created with the intent that students walk away with meaningful learning experiences that enhance both their personal and professional development goals. T2's Internship Program also serves as a gateway to building a talent pool of rising stars for permanent roles.
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  Duration - 3 Months
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  In office expectations - 4 days in office
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 Take-Two&rsquo;s Summer Internship Program is designed to provide students with an opportunity to gain substantive, first-hand business insight over the course of a paid internship. Interns will gain hands-on exposure in the area(s) of their desired interests as well as participate in team-based summer-long projects. Our internships are created with the intent that students walk away with meaningful learning experiences that enhance both their personal and professional development goals.
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 Our legal team is involved in everything we do here at T2. Our legal intern will have the opportunity to work with our in-house attorneys in a wide array of focus areas. In this internship, you&rsquo;ll get a glimpse into the inner workings of our first class legal department that supports all of our business areas.
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  What You&rsquo;ll Take On:
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 That depends! The structure and the assigned projects for our legal interns are different each year and are based on the department&rsquo;s needs at the time and each intern&rsquo;s interests. Each of our legal interns will have an experience that is truly unique to them. In the past, interns have focused on Intellectual Property, Sports and Entertainment, Technology, Corporate, Real Estate, Privacy, Litigation, and Employment Law. You can be assured that you will end your summer with a good understanding of what it is like to be part of an in-house legal team within a large public company.
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   Learning how to review and/or draft basic contracts
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   Creating databases summarizing contract terms or issues
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   Assisting in clearance work for our games
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   Researching issues and legislation as they relate to our industry as a whole
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   Participating in the creation and evaluation of contract tools and systems
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   Presenting on legal issues in gaming
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   Student currently enrolled as first-year law student at a nationally-accredited law school
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   You don&rsquo;t need to be a gamer, but we look for candidates with a strong interest in video games and/or media and entertainment
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   Top notch student in excellent academic standing
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   You are a people person with exceptional interpersonal skills and the desire to develop strong working relationships inside and outside T2
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   Self-motivated, creative, resourceful, detail-oriented, highly organized
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   Excellent oral and written communication skills
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   Ability to handle sensitive information and maintain confidentiality
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    Indication of the specific functional area(s) in which you are interested in. Please list up to three.
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    Include what aspect of a summer internship with Take-Two appeals to you, and what is your favorite video game (if any)?
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   Great Company Culture. Consistently ranked as one of the most creative and innovative places to work. Creativity, innovation, and efficiency are among the core tenets of our organization and are integral drivers of our continued success.
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   Growth: As a global entertainment company, we pride ourselves in creating environments where employees are encouraged to be themselves, inquisitive, collaborative and grow within and around the company and our Labels.
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   Work Hard, Play Hard. We like that our employees&rsquo; bond, blow off steam, and flex some creative muscles. Whether it&rsquo;s boot camp classes, coloring on the roof, or monthly socials. These events encourage employees to tap into what keeps them going.
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  Please be aware that Take-Two does not conduct job interviews or make job offers over third-party messaging apps such as Telegram, WhatsApp, or others. Take-Two also does not engage in any financial exchanges during the recruitment or onboarding process, and the Company will never ask a candidate for their personal or financial information over an app or other unofficial chat channel. Any attempt to do so may be the result of a scam or phishing exercise. Take-Two&rsquo;s in-house recruitment team will only contact individuals through their official Company email addresses (i.e., via a take2games.com email domain). If you need to report an issue or otherwise have questions, please contact Careers@take2games.com
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  As an equal opportunity employer, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (&ldquo;Take-Two&rdquo;) is committed to fostering and celebrating the diverse thoughts, cultures, and backgrounds of its talent, partners, and communities throughout its organization. Consistent with this commitment, Take-Two does not discriminate or retaliate against any employee or job applicant because of their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, and genetic information (including family medical history), or on the basis of any other trait protected by applicable law. If you need to report a concern or have questions regarding Take-Two&rsquo;s equal opportunity commitment, please contact Careers@take2games.com.
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  The pay range for this position in New York at the start of employment is expected to be $30 per Hour. However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards and eligibility to participate in our 401(K) plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program. Regular, full-time employees are also eligible for a range of benefits at the Company, including: medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage; 14 paid holidays per calendar year; paid vacation time per calendar year (ranging from 15 to 25 days) or eligibility to participate in the Company&rsquo;s discretionary time off program; up to 10 paid sick days per calendar year; paid parental and compassionate leave; wellbeing programs for mental health and other wellness support; family planning support through Maven; commuter benefits; and reimbursements for fitness-related expenses.
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Legal Intern

Brach Eichler

One of New Jersey’s Top Ranked Law Firms seeks a full-time Legal/Executive Assistant to provide support to the Trust and Estates Practice. Candidate will be carrying out various administrative duties. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience. Candidate must possess a strong work ethic, excellent oral and written communication skills, exceptional problem-solving skills, ability to work in a fast paced deadline driven environment, and ability to interact effectively with attorneys and clients. Qualifications and Skills Required:
<br>Strong knowledge of and ability to apply office software applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and PDF.
<br>Ability to coordinate busy calendars, work assignments, prepare legal correspondence and documents, transcribe digital dictation, organize and maintain files and records.
<br>Our employees enjoy a generous benefits package, which also can include a discretionary performance bonus. Other benefits provided include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k) Plan and time-off benefits. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range for this position is $80,000 - $90,000. Exact compensation will be determined based on individual candidate qualifications. For more information, or to apply for employment, please send resume and salary expectations to: Kristin Wrona, Director of Human Resources - kwrona@bracheichler.com.
<br>Brach Eichler LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law. Minorities and/or women are encouraged to apply.

Legal/Executive Assistant (5+ years’ experience)

DOPF, P.C.

<p>We are seeking an Experienced Word Processor to assist named partner in our Midtown Medical Malpractice/Insurance Defense firm. Excellent word-processing skills are mandatory, including attention to detail and meticulous proofreading skills.</p><p>Outstanding time management and typing skills are required as well as the ability to work independently or as a team player.</p><p>Knowledge of MS Office, transcription/dictaphone software required. Experience with time entry and eFiling are a plus as these tasks will be part of daily assignments. Notary Public a plus. Position is partially in-office/partially remote.</p><p>Primary duties include, but are not limited to: assisting named-partner as well as assisting with additional attorneys&rsquo; overflow work; transcription of dictation; entry of attorney's billable time; utilizing NYS Court Electronic Filing System; drafting and revising correspondence to doctors, insurance carriers, adversary attorneys and courts; drafting and revising various legal documents such as answers, demands and responses for discovery, responses to court orders, motions and other pleadings.</p><p>Excellent benefits (401K, Dental, Life, Medical). One block from Penn Station. Salary commensurate with experience.</p><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Pay: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year</p><p>Work Location: Hybrid remote in New York, NY 10120</p>

Experienced Word Processor

United Nations

<div><div><div><div>Org. Setting and Reporting
</div><div>The United Nations Secretary-General is responsible for the investment of the assets of the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund (UNJSPF). The Secretary-General has delegated this responsibility to the Representative of the Secretary-General (RSG) for the investment of the assets of the UNJSPF. The RSG heads the Office of Investment Management (OIM), which manages an approximately $100+ billion multi-asset, global investment portfolio, about 85% of which is actively managed in house. Asset classes under management comprise of global equities, fixed income, foreign exchange, private equity, real estate, infrastructure, timber and commodities. OIM's staff are all based in New York and come from over 40 countries. For more information, please visit OIM's website at https://oim.unjspf.org/. This position is located in the Legal Team within OIM. The Legal Officer will report to the Senior Legal Officer.
</div></div><div><div>Responsibilities
</div><div>Within delegated authority, the Legal Officer may be responsible for the following duties: &bull; Handles a range of issues related to constitutional, international, public, private, administrative law as relate to the activities of the Office of Investment Management in connection with the investment of the assets of the UNJSPF, including the interpretation and application of constitutive, legislative and other instruments governing, in consultation with senior Legal Officers. &bull; Conducts extensive legal research and analysis and prepare studies, comparative studies, briefs, reports and correspondence. &bull; Undertakes review of legal documents, instruments, or other material including contracts and supporting documentation relating to global public and private market investments and for goods and services required by the Office of Investment Management, identifies important issues, similarities, and inconsistencies, etc. &bull; Prepares or assists in the preparation of drafts of background papers, studies, reports, in the field of relevant banking and investment law, etc. &bull; Assists in the preparation of legal opinions/advice on international public or private law issues as relate to the activities of the Office of Investment Management and which may require application of the provisions of the United Nations Charter, General Assembly resolutions and decisions and interpretation and application of UNJSPF's regulations and rules, policies and guidance documents. &bull; Assists in the preparation of agreements with governments, and other public and private entities, as well as in the negotiation and settlement of claims and disputes and in handling private international law matters related to the activities of the Office of Investment Management in connection with the investment of the assets of the UNJSPF. &bull; Assists committees, task forces, expert groups and other bodies, including preparation of materials, summaries of issues, meeting reports, etc. &bull; Assists in representing the Organization before arbitral tribunals in connection with disputes arising out of the activities of the Office of Investment Management. &bull; Provides legal advice on human resources; reviews administrative matters. &bull; Collects and analyzes data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting. &bull; Provides guidance to more junior staff. &bull; Performs other duties as assigned.
</div></div><div><div>Competencies
</div><div>&bull; Professionalism: Knowledge of, and ability to apply, legal principles, concepts and procedures and terminology for review, examination, and processing of a range of legal documents. Knowledge of various legal research sources, including electronic, and ability to conduct research and analyze information on a wide range of legal issues. Knowledge of the civil law and/or common law legal systems and principles. Ability to interpret and apply legislative instruments, develop and present results, recommendations, and opinions clearly and concisely. Ability to draft legal papers and work under pressure. Ability to apply good legal judgment in the context of assignments given. The ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. &bull; Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings. &bull; Planning &amp; Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
</div></div><div><div>Education
</div><div>Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in law is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Admitted to the bar, or otherwise qualified to practice law, in a Member State of the United Nations, is required. An advanced university degree in law with specialization in international investment, banking, commercial law or corporate law is desirable.
</div></div><div><div>Job - Specific Qualification
</div><div>Not available.
</div></div><div><div>Work Experience
</div><div>A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in business or commercial law, including legal analysis, research and writing, acquired at a law firm or internal legal department, is required. A minimum of two years of progressively responsible legal experience representing asset managers in private markets and/or limited partners in connection with investments in private funds, acquired at a law firm or the internal legal department of the fund or investor, is desirable. A minimum of two years of progressively responsible legal experience drafting and negotiating financial services and/or technology licensing agreements is desirable. A minimum of two years of progressively responsible legal experience drafting agreements for investment in financial derivatives is desirable. Experience providing legal advice on the privileges and immunities of international organizations is desirable. Two or more years of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.
</div></div><div><div>Languages
</div><div><div><div>English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English is required. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult https://languages.un.org for details).
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<div><div><b>English </b></div><div>UN Level II </div><div>UN Level II </div><div>UN Level II </div><div>UN Level II
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</div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div><div>Assessment
</div><div>Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
</div></div><div><div>Special Notice
</div><div>&bull; Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures. &bull; The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. &bull; Appointment at the United Nations is subject to mandatory adherence to the United Nations Financial Disclosure Programme. An appointment to the Office of Investment Management (OIM) of the UNJSPF additionally requires compliance with the rules and regulations pertaining to OIM's Code of Ethics, Personal Securities, Gift and Hospitality policies. &bull; For this position, applicants from the following Member States, which are unrepresented or under-represented in the UN Secretariat as of 30 November 2025, are strongly encouraged to apply:Andorra, Angola,Belize, Brunei Darussalam,China, Cuba, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Dominica, Equatorial Guinea,Grenada, Guinea-Bissau,Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Kiribati, Kuwait, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Libya, Liechtenstein, Malta, Marshall Islands, Micronesia (Federated States of), Monaco, Nauru, Oman, Palau, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Qatar, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Timor-Leste, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, United Arab Emirates, United States of America, Vanuatu,Germany,San Marino,Russian Federation.
</div></div><div><div>United Nations Considerations
</div><div>According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term &ldquo;sexual exploitation&rdquo; means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term &ldquo;sexual abuse&rdquo; means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term &ldquo;sexual harassment&rdquo; means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator&rsquo;s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). Further, staff members in the Professional and higher category up to and including the D-2 level and the Field Service category are normally required to move periodically to discharge functions in different duty stations under conditions established in ST/AI/2023/3 on Mobility, as may be amended or revised. This condition of service applies to all position specific job openings and does not apply to temporary positions. Applicants are urged to carefully follow all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira, and to refer to the Applicant Guide by clicking on &ldquo;Manuals&rdquo; in the &ldquo;Help&rdquo; tile of the inspira account-holder homepage. The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application. All external candidates recruited in accordance with section &lrm;2.2 (a) of ST/AI/2025/3 for a fixed term appointment without limitation and all external candidates recruited in accordance with section 2.2. (c) of ST/AI/2025/3 for a fixed term appointment limited to the entity are subject to an initial probationary period of one year under a fixed-term appointment. Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.
</div></div><div><div>No Fee
</div><div>THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS&rsquo; BANK ACCOUNTS.</div></div></div></div>

Legal Officer, P3

<div><div><div><div>Org. Setting and Reporting
</div><div>This position is in the Administration of Justice and Management Cluster, General Legal Division of the Office of Legal Affairs (OLA). The Legal Officer reports to the Principal Legal Officer and the Director of the General Legal Division.
</div></div><div><div>Responsibilities
</div><div>Within delegated authority, the Legal Officer may be responsible for the following duties: &bull;Handles a range of legal issues by researching and drafting legal advice, memoranda, and other communications in support to the principal and subsidiary organs of the United Nations concerning questions of substantial contracts and procurement, the administrative law of United Nations including the interpretation and application of staff and financial regulations and rules, the resolution of claims against the Organization and accountability of the Organization and of its officials. &bull;Conducts extensive legal research and analysis and prepare studies, comparative studies, briefs, reports and correspondence. &bull;Undertakes basic or extensive review of legal documents, instruments, or other material; identifies important issues, similarities, and inconsistencies, etc. &bull;Prepares or assists in the preparation of drafts of background papers, studies, reports, legislative texts and commentaries on those texts, teaching materials in the field of international trade law and private international law, etc. &bull;Prepares or assists in the preparation of legal opinions/advice on a wide range of international public or private law issues, including the United Nations Charter, General Assembly resolutions and decisions involving, inter alia, issues relating to privileges and immunities, peace and security, criminal prosecutions, institutional questions, treaty law and practice, procedural issues arising during meetings of United Nations organs, constitutional and administrative law of the Organization. &bull;Prepares or assists in drafting or analysis of complex of contracts with governments, NGOs, commercial vendors and other public and private entities, as well as in the negotiation of disputes and settlement of claims against the Organization including its Funds &amp; Programmes, private third-party claims arising from peacekeeping or similar operation, commercial claims arising from United Nation contracts. &bull;Services or assists senior colleagues in servicing expert groups and other bodies, including preparation of background materials, summaries of issues and views of delegations, meeting reports, etc. &bull;Assists in representing the Organization before arbitral and other tribunals or administrative proceedings, including disciplinary cases; in Tribunals. &bull;Provides guidance to more junior staff. &bull;Performs other duties as assigned.
</div></div><div><div>Competencies
</div><div>&bull;Professionalism: Knowledge of, and ability to apply, legal principles, concepts and procedures and terminology for review, examination, and processing of a range of legal documents. Knowledge of various legal research sources, including electronic, and ability to conduct research and analyze information on a wide range of legal issues. Knowledge of the civil law and/or common law legal systems and principles. Ability to interpret and apply legislative instruments, develop and present results, recommendations, and opinions clearly and concisely. Ability to draft legal papers and work under pressure. Ability to apply good legal judgment in the context of assignments given. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. &bull;Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed. &bull;Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
</div></div><div><div>Education
</div><div>Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in international law is required. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Admission to the practice of law, or otherwise qualified to practice law, in a Member State of the United Nations is required.
</div></div><div><div>Job - Specific Qualification
</div><div>Not available.
</div></div><div><div>Work Experience
</div><div>A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in law, including legal analysis, research and writing is required. Experience in litigation in administrative law is desirable. Experience with appeals litigation is desirable.
</div></div><div><div>Languages
</div><div><div><div>English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English is required. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult https://languages.un.org for details).
</div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Required Languages
</b></h2><div><div><div><div><div><b>Language </b></div><div><b>Reading </b></div><div><b>Writing </b></div><div><b>Listening </b></div><div><b>Speaking
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<div><div><b>English </b></div><div>UN Level II </div><div>UN Level II </div><div>UN Level II </div><div>UN Level II
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</div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div><div>Assessment
</div><div>Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
</div></div><div><div>Special Notice
</div><div>&bull; This position is temporarily available until 31 December 2026. If the selected candidate is a staff member from the United Nations Secretariat, the selection will be administered as a temporary assignment. &bull; While this temporary assignment may provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post. &bull; Subject to the funding source of the position, the eligibility for this temporary job opening may be limited to candidates based at the duty station. &bull; This temporary job opening may be limited to &ldquo;internal candidates,&rdquo; who have been recruited through a competitive examination administered according to staff rule 4.16 or staff selection process including the review of a central review body established according to staff rule 4.15. &bull; Staff members of the United Nations common system organizations who will reach the mandatory age of separation or retirement within the duration of the current temporary need period are not eligible to apply.Submitting an application or selection for the current temporary job opening does not delay or increase the mandatory age of separation. &bull; Retirees above the mandatory age of separation who wish to be considered for the current temporary job opening must indicate the reason for their last separation as &quot;retirement.&quot; Such retirees shall not be employed by the Organization, unless (a) the operational requirements of the Organization cannot be met by staff members who are qualified and available to perform the required functions; and (b) the proposed employment would not adversely affect the career development or redeployment opportunities of other staff members and represents both a cost-effective and operationally sound solution to meet the needs of the service.
</div></div><div><div>United Nations Considerations
</div><div>According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term &ldquo;sexual exploitation&rdquo; means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term &ldquo;sexual abuse&rdquo; means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term &ldquo;sexual harassment&rdquo; means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator&rsquo;s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). Further, staff members in the Professional and higher category up to and including the D-2 level and the Field Service category are normally required to move periodically to discharge functions in different duty stations under conditions established in ST/AI/2023/3 on Mobility, as may be amended or revised. This condition of service applies to all position specific job openings and does not apply to temporary positions. Applicants are urged to carefully follow all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira, and to refer to the Applicant Guide by clicking on &ldquo;Manuals&rdquo; in the &ldquo;Help&rdquo; tile of the inspira account-holder homepage. The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application. All external candidates recruited in accordance with section &lrm;2.2 (a) of ST/AI/2025/3 for a fixed term appointment without limitation and all external candidates recruited in accordance with section 2.2. (c) of ST/AI/2025/3 for a fixed term appointment limited to the entity are subject to an initial probationary period of one year under a fixed-term appointment. Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.
</div></div><div><div>No Fee
</div><div>THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS&rsquo; BANK ACCOUNTS.</div></div></div></div>

LEGAL OFFICER (Temporary Job Opening), P3

<div><div><div><div>Org. Setting and Reporting
</div><div>This position is located in the General Legal Division (GLD) of the Office of Legal Affairs (OLA), in the Administration of Justice and Management Cluster (AOJ Cluster). The Senior Legal Officer reports to the Principal Legal Officer and the Director of GLD.
</div></div><div><div>Responsibilities
</div><div>Within delegated authority, the Senior Legal Officer may be responsible for the following duties: Serves as a recognized expert in the area of international administrative law and administration of justice, and independently handles and provides legal advice to senior officials on a wide range of highly complex, and often sensitive and/or conflicting legal matters involving issues relating to international administrative law, to include the provision of legal advice on the interpretation and application of the United Nations (UN) Staff Regulations and Rules and of resolutions and decisions of the governing bodies of the Organization, including of the separately administered Funds and Programmes. Coordinates teams of other legal officers engaged in major legal projects. Provides advice at all stages of litigation of staff grievances and reviews and clears recommendations for the dismissal of staff. Represents, or supervises the representation of the Organization in internal administrative tribunals. Guides and supervises the work of legal officers; may assist the Director and Principal Legal Officer in the general management and administration of the unit, organizing and prioritizing the workload and providing general coordination and supervision of assignments as regards the legal work. Provides authoritative legal advice on a diverse range of highly complex or novel substantive and procedural questions of law, which may include ongoing reforms and amendments of staff, financial and programme planning regulations and rules, as well as on personnel and management matters. Organizes and supervises research studies and the preparation of legal opinions, as well as performs extensive legal research and analysis on highly complex or novel legal issues/questions and prepares legal opinions, studies, briefs, reports, and correspondence . Advises on and supervises the review and drafting of agreements, institutional and operational modalities, legal submissions/motions, and other legal documents; develops new legal modalities to meet unique needs/circumstances. Supervises the defence and pursuit of claims and disputes; negotiates settlement of major claims and prepares legal documentation relating to such settlements. Provides legal advice on the interpretation of personnel policies, regulations and rules, including the review of administrative implications of administrative tribunal judgments; coordinates the review of revisions to the staff regulations and rules; coordinates the review of amendments to administrative issuances and verifies their consistency with the applicable legal framework, including staff regulations and rules and other administrative issuances. Serves, or supervises the representation and participation of OLA, in various standing committees, ad hoc working groups and task forces, as required; promotes the work of the United Nations and represents the organization at meetings, conferences, seminars, etc. Provides legal advice on diverse substantive and procedural questions of considerable complexity, which may include those related to the other clusters of the Division. Contributes to review and design of new, or new applications of, legal instruments, policy, guidelines, systems, etc. Supervises and participates in preparing legal publications of the unit. Performs other duties as assigned.
</div></div><div><div>Competencies
</div><div>Professionalism: In-depth theoretical knowledge of, and extensive experience in the practice of international law, including in particular the administrative law of international organizations. Excellent analytical, negotiating and drafting skills, including ability to deliver final drafts of legal opinions and briefs on complex matters under time pressure. Thorough knowledge of the UN system, organization and interrelationships. Ability to explain and defend complex issues and positions to senior officials. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing. Demonstrated ability to negotiate and draft legal texts clearly and precisely is required. Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed. Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; and shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings. Managing Performance: Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision making authority; makes sure that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member; accurately judges the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches task to skills; monitors progress against milestones and deadlines; regularly discusses performance and provides feedback and coaching to staff; encourages risk-taking and supports creativity and initiative; actively supports the development and career aspirations of staff; appraises performance fairly. Judgement/Decision-making: Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly; gathers relevant information before making a decision; considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them; takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization; proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information; checks assumptions against facts; determines the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision; makes tough decisions when necessary.
</div></div><div><div>Education
</div><div>Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in law is required. A first-level university degree in law in combination with two additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Admission to the practice of law, or otherwise qualified to practice law, in a Member State of the United Nations is required.
</div></div><div><div>Job - Specific Qualification
</div><div>Not available.
</div></div><div><div>Work Experience
</div><div>A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in law, obtained in the legal office of an international intergovernmental organization, or legal office of a government or a law firm, including experience in legal analysis, research and writing is required. Experience in administrative law and litigation is required. Experience in supervising and guiding the work of junior legal officers, and in advising senior officials independently and on short notice, is required. Experience in the provision of legal advice, gained in the legal office of a United Nations System organisation or comparable international organization, is desirable.
</div></div><div><div>Languages
</div><div><div><div>English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English is required. French is desirable. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult https://languages.un.org for details).
</div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Required Languages
</b></h2><div><div><div><div><div><b>Language </b></div><div><b>Reading </b></div><div><b>Writing </b></div><div><b>Listening </b></div><div><b>Speaking
</b></div></div><br>
<div><div><b>English </b></div><div>UN Level II </div><div>UN Level II </div><div>UN Level II </div><div>UN Level II
</div></div><br>
</div></div></div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Desirable Languages
</b></h2><div><div><div><div><div><b>Language </b></div><div><b>Reading </b></div><div><b>Writing </b></div><div><b>Listening </b></div><div><b>Speaking
</b></div></div><br>
<div><div><b>French </b></div><div>UN Level II </div><div>UN Level II </div><div>UN Level II </div><div>UN Level II
</div></div><br>
</div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div><div>Assessment
</div><div>Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
</div></div><div><div>Special Notice
</div><div>&bull; This position is temporarily available until 31 December 2026. If the selected candidate is a staff member from the United Nations Secretariat, the selection will be administered as a temporary assignment. &bull; While this temporary assignment may provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post. &bull; Subject to the funding source of the position, the eligibility for this temporary job opening may be limited to candidates based at the duty station. &bull; This temporary job opening may be limited to &ldquo;internal candidates,&rdquo; who have been recruited through a competitive examination administered according to staff rule 4.16 or staff selection process including the review of a central review body established according to staff rule 4.15. &bull; Staff members of the United Nations common system organizations who will reach the mandatory age of separation or retirement within the duration of the current temporary need period are not eligible to apply.Submitting an application or selection for the current temporary job opening does not delay or increase the mandatory age of separation. &bull; Retirees above the mandatory age of separation who wish to be considered for the current temporary job opening must indicate the reason for their last separation as &quot;retirement.&quot; Such retirees shall not be employed by the Organization, unless (a) the operational requirements of the Organization cannot be met by staff members who are qualified and available to perform the required functions; and (b) the proposed employment would not adversely affect the career development or redeployment opportunities of other staff members and represents both a cost-effective and operationally sound solution to meet the needs of the service.
</div></div><div><div>United Nations Considerations
</div><div>According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term &ldquo;sexual exploitation&rdquo; means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term &ldquo;sexual abuse&rdquo; means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term &ldquo;sexual harassment&rdquo; means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator&rsquo;s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). Further, staff members in the Professional and higher category up to and including the D-2 level and the Field Service category are normally required to move periodically to discharge functions in different duty stations under conditions established in ST/AI/2023/3 on Mobility, as may be amended or revised. This condition of service applies to all position specific job openings and does not apply to temporary positions. Applicants are urged to carefully follow all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira, and to refer to the Applicant Guide by clicking on &ldquo;Manuals&rdquo; in the &ldquo;Help&rdquo; tile of the inspira account-holder homepage. The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application. All external candidates recruited in accordance with section &lrm;2.2 (a) of ST/AI/2025/3 for a fixed term appointment without limitation and all external candidates recruited in accordance with section 2.2. (c) of ST/AI/2025/3 for a fixed term appointment limited to the entity are subject to an initial probationary period of one year under a fixed-term appointment. Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.
</div></div><div><div>No Fee
</div><div>THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS&rsquo; BANK ACCOUNTS.</div></div></div></div>

SENIOR LEGAL OFFICER (Temporary Job Opening), P5

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