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Legal Counsel — East & Southern Africa

United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) · Nairobi, Kenya, Kenya

· Onsite · KSh700,000 - KSh1,200,000/month

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Position Overview

Location: Nairobi, Kenya, Kenya

Compensation: KSh700,000 - KSh1,200,000/month

Experience: 7+ years

Position: Senior

Type: Job

Practice Area: Environmental Law, International Law

Remote: No

Posted: Mar 14, 2026

Deadline: Jul 15, 2026

Job Description

The United Nations Environment Programme, headquartered in Nairobi, seeks a Legal Counsel to provide legal advice on international environmental law, multilateral environmental agreements (MEAs), and institutional matters. This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of international law and environmental policy from UNEP's global headquarters.

Responsibilities

Provide legal opinions on international environmental agreements including the Basel, Rotterdam, and Stockholm Conventions. Advise on institutional and governance matters related to UNEP's mandate. Review and negotiate cooperation agreements, host country agreements, and MOUs. Represent UNEP in legal proceedings and arbitration.

Requirements

Advanced degree in law (LLM or equivalent) with specialization in international law, environmental law, or public international law. Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible legal experience. Fluency in English required; French is desirable. Experience with UN system or international organizations preferred.

Perks & Benefits

UN salary scale, tax-exempt income, education grant, home leave, pension fund

Compensation

KSh700,000 - KSh1,200,000/month

Practice Area

Environmental Law, International Law

Position

Senior

Required Skills

International environmental law, Treaty negotiation, Public international law, UN system, Multilingual

Industry

Legal

Applicant Location Requirements

Applicants must be located in: US

Application Contact

Contact: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Hiring Team

Application Deadline

July 15, 2026

Employment Type

Full time