مطلوب مساعد قانوني

Legal Assistant - UNRWA

Provides support in drafting and reviewing different legal documents, including, but not limited to, leases, contracts, memoranda, notes, and correspondence with third parties on various legal matters;
Contributes in formulating legal opinion on:

The Agency's contractual obligations in the Field, including any disputes that may arise between the Agency and third parties, as well as other claims and compensation requests received by the Agency, including those related to personal injury;
The Agency’s rights and obligations relating to leases and other land matters;
Cases on administrative and employment law, in particular advising on staff misconduct matters and responding to Decision Review Requests;
Questions related to procurement, including LCP review;

Conducts research and analysis to support the interpretation and application of the Agency’s regulatory framework, in particular the UNRWA Area Staff Regulations, Rules and associated administrative issuances, and issues related to the privileges and immunities of the Agency and its staff;
May appear before local courts and other tribunals as required in matters affecting the Agency’s operations;
Contacts local authorities and other actors on a variety of legal matters, including following up on detained staff members and preparing input for inclusion in UN reporting on such matters;
Performs other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor(s).

Law degree with a license to practice the profession.
A license to practice law is required.
It is required to have at least four years’ experience as a practicing lawyer or as a legal adviser in the public or private sector.
It is desirable to have comprehensive knowledge of Staff Rules relevant to UNRWA or other United Nations common system agencies.
Excellent command of written and spoken English and Arabic.

Type of Contract: Fixed Term Appointment
Duration of Contract: 3 years including 1 year probation period, with the possibility of further extension, subject to the availability of funds, satisfactory performance and continuing need.

Basic Salary: Monthly basic salary from $1,490.30; and monthly dependency allowance up to $123.25.
Leave: 36 days of annual leave for staff attending UNRWA duty stations with six-day working week. 30 days of annual leave for staff attending UNRWA duty stations with five-day working week.
Pension: Provident Fund contribution (15.2% of basic salary paid by the Agency)
Other conditions of service and benefits may apply.