Description
IOM is seeking a Legal Officer to head the Contract Law Division's Manila Unit. The successful candidate will oversee the day-to-day work of the unit, provide legal advice on contracts, and manage a team of legal officers.
Job Responsibilities:
- Oversee and supervise the day-to-day work of the LEGCR Manila Unit
- Review and approve various types of contracts and agreements
- Revise and update IOM contract templates
- Provide timely and pertinent legal advice on contract-related disputes
- Conduct trainings on concluding contracts and agreements for IOM staff
- Participate in negotiating legal terms of contracts and agreements
- Work on in-house legal issues concerning contractual matters
- Follow up on meetings and international conferences relevant to the Office of Legal Affairs
- Represent LEGCR in internal meetings and assist the Division Head
Requirements:
- Master's degree in Law with five years of relevant professional experience; or University degree in Law with seven years of relevant professional experience
- At least two years of practicing contract law in the Legal Department of an international organization or private sector entity, or law firm
- Demonstrated experience with contractual negotiation and disputes
- Experience managing the work of a team is an advantage
- Fluency in English is required; working knowledge of another official UN language is an advantage