Associate Legal Officer

About the role

The United Nations Office of Human Resources is seeking an Associate Legal Officer to support the Disciplinary Accountability Service within the Administrative Law Division. The role involves providing legal assistance on disciplinary cases and representing the Secretary‑General before the United Nations Dispute Tribunal.

Key responsibilities

• Review disciplinary matters and prepare recommendations for processing.
• Draft and submit documents to the United Nations Dispute Tribunal, ensuring procedural compliance.
• Assist in oral proceedings before the Dispute Tribunal on behalf of the Secretary‑General.
• Respond to inquiries and correspondence related to disciplinary and administrative issues.
• Research case law, analyse jurisprudence and advise on the application of administrative law.
• Maintain accurate documentation, databases and registers required for the disciplinary process.
• Produce comprehensive submissions and support the Section’s reporting requirements.

Required profile

• Strong knowledge of UN standards of conduct and administrative law.
• Ability to interpret legislative instruments and provide clear legal opinions.
• Excellent drafting skills and capacity to work under pressure.
• Proficiency in legal research using electronic sources.

Required skills

• Legal research and analysis
• Drafting legal documents and submissions
• Understanding of UN internal justice procedures