Legal Counsel — East & Southern Africa
International Organization
501-1000 employees
0 Applicants · 117 Views
· Posted 46 days ago
Position Overview
Location:
Nairobi, Kenya 
Compensation:
KSh700,000 - KSh1,200,000/month
Experience:
7+ years
Position:
Senior
Type:
Job
Practice Area:
Environmental Law
, International Law
Remote:
No
Posted:
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
Position
Senior
Required Skills
International environmental law, Treaty negotiation, Public international law, UN system, Multilingual
Industry
Legal
Application Deadline
July 15, 2026
Employment Type
Full time
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