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Legal Officer, P-3

United Nations Office of Legal Affairs · Nairobi, Kenya, Kenya

· Onsite · KSh500,000 - KSh800,000/month

0 Applicants · 0 Views · Posted 2 hours ago

Position Overview

Location: Nairobi, Kenya, Kenya

Compensation: KSh500,000 - KSh800,000/month

Experience: 5 years

Position: Senior

Type: Job

Practice Area: International Arbitration, International Law

Remote: No

Posted: Mar 17, 2026

Job Description

The United Nations Office of Legal Affairs is seeking a Legal Officer at the P-3 level for its Nairobi duty station. The role involves providing legal advice on a broad range of international law issues including UN privileges and immunities, commercial contracts, institutional law, and peacekeeping-related legal matters. Nairobi hosts major UN offices including UNEP and UN-Habitat, making this a strategic position for international legal practice.

Responsibilities

Provide legal advice on privileges and immunities, institutional law, and commercial contracts. Draft, review, and negotiate agreements on behalf of the UN. Conduct legal research on international law issues. Advise on disputes, claims, and arbitration matters. Prepare legal opinions and memoranda for senior management. Support the work of intergovernmental bodies and treaty bodies.

Requirements

Advanced university degree (LLM) in international law, preferably public international law. A first-level university degree (LLB) with 2 additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree. Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible experience in international law, including legal advisory work in an international organization. Fluency in English required; knowledge of French is desirable.

Perks & Benefits

Legal career opportunities, Professional development, Competitive compensation, Health benefits, Retirement planning

Compensation

KSh500,000 - KSh800,000/month

Practice Area

International Arbitration, International Law

Position

Senior

Industry

International Organizations

Applicant Location Requirements

Applicants must be located in: US

Application Contact

Contact: United Nations Office of Legal Affairs Hiring Team

Application Deadline

Not specified

Employment Type

Full time