UN Legal Jobs
Explore United Nations legal vacancies involving international law, rule of law, legal affairs, investigations, tribunals, contracts, and institutional legal support.
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Legal Affairs Intern, Office of the President
This legal internship within the Office of the President of the IRMCT aims to provide interns with practical experience in international criminal law. Interns will support the President's mandated functions by conducting legal research, assisting in drafting judicial documents and reports, analyzing...
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Legal Affairs Intern, Office of the President
This legal internship within the Office of the President of the UN International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals provides interns with hands-on experience in international criminal law. The role is designed to support the President's judicial and administrative functions, offering exposure...
I-1National Consultant For Conducting Capacity- Building Needs Assessment / Home Based Home Based And 1 More Posting Date06/15/2026 BE THE FIRST TO APPLY
This consultancy aims to design and conduct a capacity-building needs assessment for governmental and non-governmental service providers in the West Bank and Gaza. The assessment will identify gaps in knowledge and skills for delivering gender-responsive, inclusive, and survivor-centered services to...
N/ASENIOR LEGAL OFFICER / COORDINATOR (Temporary Job Opening)
The Senior Legal Officer will serve as the lead and coordinator for the Sri Lanka accountability project. This role involves independently managing complex and sensitive legal matters related to international law, including humanitarian, human rights, and criminal law. The position requires directin...
P-5National Individual Consultant Expert Legal Consultant - Access to Justice, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Child Protection section, 12 months, Office based
The purpose of this consultancy is to provide expert legal support to the EU-funded programme “Strengthening Child Justice and Protection Systems in Bosnia and Herzegovina.” The consultant will contribute to ensuring that children in contact with the law have enhanced access to justice systems and s...
CONLegal and Regulatory Expert on Inclusive Youth Economic Self-Reliance
Ukraine faces new challenges from intensified war, necessitating urgent recovery. This project, a Japan-UNDP partnership, aims to catalyze recovery and strengthen resilience against war-induced destruction and displacement. It promotes Human Security through immediate, coordinated, multi-sectoral re...
NUNV-EASSOCIATE LEGAL OFFICER (Temporary Job Opening)
The Associate Legal Officer contributes significantly to the United Nations Trade and Development (UNCTAD) by providing specialized legal expertise. The primary purpose of this role is to conduct in-depth legal research and analysis on a diverse range of international trade law issues and other rele...
P-2Legal Officer
The Legal Officer's primary purpose is to provide comprehensive legal assistance and representation to staff members within the UN's internal justice system. This involves advising clients on administrative decisions, disciplinary matters, and appeals before the UN Dispute Tribunal and UN Appeals Tr...
P-3VN-US10-2026-060 - Senior Project Associate (TLP Repayment)
The Senior Project Associate (TLP Repayment) is responsible for managing all aspects of the Travel Loan Program (TLP) for participants with outstanding debts or fully paid loans. This involves direct communication with TLP participants, ensuring adherence to IOM principles, and compliance with all a...
G-6Legal Affairs Intern
This internship aims to provide interns with practical experience in legal affairs within the United Nations Office of Legal Affairs (OLA). It serves to supplement interns' academic knowledge and skills by assigning them to projects and tasks within OLA's six divisions. The role is designed to offer...
I-1Migration Health Physician (2 Positions)
This role is responsible for providing medical support within the Voluntary Return and Reintegration Assistance (AVRR) program for migrants with known health issues returning to their home countries. The position operates in full compliance with IOM and Migration Health Division (MHD) procedures. Th...
NO-AMovement Operations Assistant
The Movement Operations Assistant supports IOM's core mandate of organized movement of persons requiring international migration assistance. This role is integral to the Movement Operations Unit in Norway, contributing to activities such as refugee resettlement and migrant return. The Assistant faci...
G-4Public Health Law Expert
The WHO's mandate is to promote health, ensure global safety, and serve vulnerable populations. The Health Financing and Governance Team, under the Health Systems and Services Cluster, offers technical support in health governance, strategic planning, economic evaluation, and legal frameworks to str...
IUNV-ESpecialist In Analysis Of Existing Solutions And Service Standards For Foreign Clients
The purpose of this consultancy is to analyze existing legal frameworks, service standards, and solutions used by Public Employment Services (PES) for foreign clients. This involves a systematic review of current tools, procedures, and practices to assess their effectiveness, identify gaps, and prop...
UGGender Responsive Conflict Specialist Research - International Consultant - Home Based Home Based Posting Date06/30/2026 BE THE FIRST TO APPLY
This consultancy aims to conduct a rigorous, evidence-based, and gender-responsive conflict analysis for the Arab States region. The analysis will capture the diverse experiences of women and men across various conflict contexts, examine the structural drivers that sustain both conflict and gender i...
N/APremises Associate-[open To Internal And External Applicants]
The Premises Associate, under the Operations Analyst's supervision, supports the OGO Global Premises Team by reviewing business cases and legal agreements for premises submitted by Country Offices. This role requires a client-oriented approach, analytical skills, attention to detail, and cross-cultu...
G-6LEGAL ASSISTANT
This role supports the Legal Unit of the UN Environment Programme's Corporate Services Division. The Legal Assistant will conduct basic legal research, verify facts, and draft legal documents for review. Responsibilities include maintaining legal reference files, processing legal instruments, managi...
G-6Senior Legal Officer-Administrative Law
The Senior Legal Officer (Administrative Law) provides crucial legal advice, training, and assistance concerning administrative and employment law within UNRWA. This includes advising on investigations, disciplinary matters, and drafting submissions for the UNRWA Dispute Tribunal and the UN’s Appeal...
P-4Finance Analyst (nationals Only) [open To Internal And External Applicants]
The Finance Analyst, within the Financial Reporting and Agency Services (CFRA) team, plays a crucial role in ensuring the integrity of UNDP's financial data and the accurate preparation of financial statements and statutory reports in compliance with IPSAS. This position involves monitoring financia...
NO-BIntern, Legal Affairs (Vienna-based)
The purpose of this internship is to provide practical training and experience in international trade law while supporting the International Trade Law Division (ITLD) in fulfilling the mandate of UNCITRAL. Interns will assist officers with research, drafting legal texts, and providing technical assi...
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