Job Summary

The Office of the Legal Adviser (LAO) provides legal advice to the Director-General, the divisions and branches of the Secretariat, and States Parties. This advice pertains to a wide range of legal issues and is intended to assist in ensuring that the Organisation’s activities are conducted in accordance with the Convention and relevant rules, policies, and agreements. The primary responsibility of the LAO is to assist in the interpretation and implementation of the Convention, the decisions and rules of procedure of the policy-making organs, the internal legislation of the Organisation, and various sources of public international law. The Office advises on commercial matters, the development of new internal administrative policies and procedures, and personnel- related administrative issues. Its legal services include assistance in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide array of international agreements and interpretation of the Headquarters Agr...