Legal Officer — International Law
Position Overview
Job Description
Legal Officer — International Law at OSCE
The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) is recruiting a Legal Officer for its Legal Services division at the Secretariat in Vienna. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on international law matters within the world's largest regional security organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide legal advice on international law, institutional law, and the OSCE's legal framework
- Draft and review agreements, memoranda of understanding, and host country arrangements
- Advise on privileges and immunities of the organization and its staff
- Support legal aspects of OSCE field operations and missions
- Research and prepare legal opinions on human rights, humanitarian law, and security-related legal issues
Requirements
- Advanced university degree in international law, public international law, or related field
- 5-7 years of experience in international law, preferably with an international organization
- Strong knowledge of public international law, treaty law, and institutional law
- Experience with privileges and immunities frameworks
- Fluent in English; knowledge of other OSCE languages (French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish) is an asset
What We Offer
- International civil service position with competitive UN-aligned compensation
- Work on pressing security and human rights legal issues in Europe
- Multicultural working environment with 57 participating States
- Generous benefits including education allowance and home leave
Responsibilities
Legal Officer — International Law at OSCE
The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) is recruiting a Legal Officer for its Legal Services division at the Secretariat in Vienna. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on international law matters within the world's largest regional security organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide legal advice on international law, institutional law, and the OSCE's legal framework
- Draft and review agreements, memoranda of understanding, and host country arrangements
- Advise on privileges and immunities of the organization and its staff
- Support legal aspects of OSCE field operations and missions
- Research and prepare legal opinions on human rights, humanitarian law, and security-related legal issues
Requirements
- Advanced university degree in international law, public international law, or related field
- 5-7 years of experience in international law, preferably with an international organization
- Strong knowledge of public international law, treaty law, and institutional law
- Experience with privileges and immunities frameworks
- Fluent in English; knowledge of other OSCE languages (French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish) is an asset
What We Offer
- International civil service position with competitive UN-aligned compensation
- Work on pressing security and human rights legal issues in Europe
- Multicultural working environment with 57 participating States
- Generous benefits including education allowance and home leave
Requirements
Perks & Benefits
Compensation
€6,000 - €9,500/month
Practice Area
Corporate Law
Position
Mid-level
Education Requirements
Postgraduate degree
Experience Requirements
5 to 7 years
Applicant Location Requirements
Applicants must be located in: US
Application Contact
Contact: OSCE - Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Hiring Team
Application Deadline
June 18, 2026
Employment Type
Full time
