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Legal Officer

United Nations Office of Administration of Justice

Uganda Full time Others
Posted: May 24, 2026 4 weeks ago 11 views

Job Description

JOB VACANCY: LEGAL OFFICER (INTERNAL JUSTICE SYSTEM)
ORGANIZATION
United Nations Office of Administration of Justice
JOB SUMMARY
The Legal Officer will support the internal justice system of the United Nations by providing legal assistance, representation, and advisory services to staff members involved in administrative, disciplinary, and appellate proceedings before the UN Dispute Tribunal and UN Appeals Tribunal.
The role reports to the Chief of OSLA under the authority of the Executive Director of the Office of Administration of Justice.
KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
1. LEGAL REPRESENTATION & ASSISTANCE
  • Provide legal assistance to UN staff within the justice system
  • Represent and litigate cases before UN Dispute Tribunal and Appeals Tribunal
  • Prepare written and oral legal submissions
  • Identify cases suitable for mediation or settlement
2. LEGAL ANALYSIS & ADVICE
  • Advise on appeals against administrative and disciplinary decisions
  • Identify legal issues and review complex case documents
  • Conduct legal research and jurisprudence analysis
  • Draft legal opinions, submissions, and correspondence
3. CASE MANAGEMENT & PROCEDURAL WORK
  • Ensure compliance with procedural requirements in filings
  • Maintain legal databases and case registers
  • Assist in preparation of reports to the General Assembly
  • Support administrative and budgetary requirements
4. LITIGATION WORK
  • Conduct hearings before tribunals
  • Lead and cross-examine witnesses
  • Present legal arguments before judges
  • Handle multiple concurrent cases under tight deadlines
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in International Law
    OR
  • First-level degree plus 2 additional years of relevant experience
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum 5 years’ progressively responsible legal experience
  • At least 2 years’ litigation experience (national or international level)
  • Experience in UN or similar international organizations is an advantage
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
  • English is required
  • French, Arabic, Chinese, Spanish, or Russian is desirable
CORE COMPETENCIES
  • Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
  • Ability to handle complex legal disputes
  • Litigation and courtroom advocacy skills
  • Strong negotiation and problem-solving ability
  • Ability to manage multiple cases under pressure
  • High professionalism, discretion, and integrity
  • Strong client orientation and communication skills
HOW TO APPLY
Apply online via the official UN recruitment portal:
United Nations Careers Portal
APPLICATION DEADLINE
  • 5th June 2026
IMPORTANT NOTE
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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Job Overview

  • Job Type: Full time
  • Experience Level: Intermediate
  • Education Level: Bachelors
  • Vacancies: 1
  • Category: Others
  • Location: Uganda
  • Application: External Website

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