Legal Advisor
Legal Advisor
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Job Description
Main Responsibilities
Legal advice to staff members
- Provide tailored legal advice to members of staff asking for the Staff Associations support.
- In the context of dealing with individual requests for advice from staff members collaborate effectively with other OECD resources (Human resource management Head of ethics medical and social team etc.)
- Analyse in direct collaboration with the Head of Legal Unit/Deputy Executive Secretary conflicts between members of staff and the SecretaryGeneral in law and in equity to advise on appropriate steps including engaging with the Administration or applying to the Mediator the Reevaluation Commission the Joint Advisory Board or Administrative Tribunal). Encouraging the parties to settle whenever possible.
- Defend the interests of members of staff before the Joint Advisory Board where necessary under the supervision of the Head of Legal Unit/ Deputy Executive Secretary or the Executive Secretary.
- Advise members of staff in the management of appeals filed with Staff Association support before the appeal bodies of the Organisation in collaboration with external counsel and under the supervision of the Head of Legal Unit/ Deputy Executive Secretary or the Executive Secretary.
Research and Drafting
- Conduct legal research and analysis in the drafting of legal papers reports and comparative studies for consultation by the various bodies of the Staff Association on subjects of concern to the staff of the Organisation.
- Prepare the Staff Associations annual fact file and develop topical legal fact sheets in collaboration with the Executive Secretariat and the Communications Officer.
Documentary and Legal Monitoring
- Maintain a documentary and legal watch ensuring uptodate knowledge of OECD statutory texts and relevant laws and case law from Member countries and international organisations in line with the instructions of the Head of Legal Unit and Deputy Executive Secretary.
- Respond to questions from Staff Associations in other international organisations regarding OECD statutory and practical texts.
Qualifications :
Ideal Candidate Profile
- An advanced university degree in law with specialisation and/or experience in international civil service law or an equivalent qualification.
Professional Background
- A minimum of two years experience in international civil service law administrative law or employment law.
- Proven capacity for sound legal knowledge in an international environment; ability to effectively execute research or project assignments.
- Proven ability to master new topics rapidly and to draft concise material wellstructured documents under short deadlines.
- Excellent drafting and analytical skills: proven ability to organise and summarise complex legal material.
Tools
- Proficiency in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to learn new systems quickly.
Languages
- Fluency in one of the two OECD official languages (English and French) and knowledge of the other with a commitment to reach a good working level.
- Knowledge of other languages would be an asset.
Core Competencies
- For this role the following competencies would be particularly important: Analytical thinking Drafting skills Achievement focus Teamwork Flexible thinking Client focus Diplomatic sensitivity.
- Please refer to the level 3 indicators of the OECD Core Competencies.
Additional Information :
Closing Date
- This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible and applications should reach us no later than 23.59 on 29 December 2024 (CET)
Contract Duration
- Two years fixed term appointment with the possibility of renewal.
- Ideal start date: March 2025
What the OECD offers External candidates
- Monthly base salary starting from 5221 EUR plus allowances based on eligibility exempt of French income tax.
- Click here to learn more about what we offer and why the OECD is a great place to work.
- Click here to browse our People Management Guidebook and learn more about all aspects relating to people at the OECD our workplace environment and many other policies supporting staff in their daily life.
Selection Process
For retained candidates the selection process may include a videorecorded interview written tests and panel interviews.
Please note that our Rules and Regulations stipulate that the mandatory retirement age is 67.
The OECD is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes the applications of all qualified candidates who are nationals of OECD member countries irrespective of their racial or ethnic origin opinions or beliefs gender sexual orientation health or disabilities.
The OECD promotes an optimal use of resources in order to improve its efficiency and effectiveness. Staff members are encouraged to actively contribute to this goal.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
