Legal Officer, Competition and Consumer Protection
Organizational Context
This Legal Officer position is within the Competition and Consumer Policies Branch of UNCTAD's Division on International Trade and Commodities in Geneva. The role reports to the Head of the Branch, contributing to the branch's mandate in international trade and development through specialized legal expertise.
Job Purpose
The Legal Officer's purpose is to provide comprehensive legal research, analysis, and drafting support on competition and consumer protection law, with a focus on its intersection with trade and development. This includes preparing studies, reports, legislative texts, and teaching materials. The role also involves servicing intergovernmental meetings, developing technical assistance programs, and backstopping related activities. Additionally, the Legal Officer will assist in drafting agreements, managing disputes, and contributing to communication efforts, ensuring the effective delivery of the Branch's services and supporting international cooperation in these critical areas.
Responsibilities
Conduct extensive legal research and analysis on competition and consumer protection law, preparing studies, reports, and correspondence. Review legal documents to identify key issues and inconsistencies. Draft background papers, legislative texts, and teaching materials for various stakeholders. Prepare agreements and contracts, and assist in negotiations and dispute resolution. Service UNCTAD intergovernmental meetings, including preparing background materials and reports. Develop and support technical assistance programs, including organizing seminars and workshops. Prepare inputs for communication activities and presentations. Attend international meetings to gather information and collaborate with other institutions. Provide guidance to junior staff and perform administrative tasks.
Work Experience
A minimum of five years of progressive legal experience, including analysis, research, and writing, is required. Experience in competition and/or consumer protection laws and policies, international research, policy formulation, technical cooperation, and intergovernmental support is desirable.
Skills
Legal research and analysis, legal drafting, knowledge of competition and consumer protection law, international trade law, legislative interpretation, report writing, communication, teamwork, planning and organizing, ability to work under pressure, good legal judgment.