Vacancy title:
Legal Officer

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO, Category: Legal, Civil & Government]

Jobs at:
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, November 5 2026

Duty Station:
NAIROBI | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, October 28 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. UNEP's Corporate Services Division (CSD) is the guardian of UNEP's corporate interest, mitigating its exposure to risk and supporting the organization with management tools, plans and related capacity building. It oversees UNEP's efficient and effective management, in line with UNEP's accountability requirements, rules, regulations and UN core values. This position is located in the Corporate Services Division, Legal Unit in the Nairobi duty station.

Under the direct supervision of the Senior Legal Officer, the incumbent will provide legal research, advisory and drafting support on a broad range of institutional, administrative, operational and corporate legal matters and will be responsible for the following duties:

Responsibilities

The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:

• Provide legal research, advisory and drafting support on a broad range of institutional, administrative, operational and corporate legal matters.
• Assist in the review and interpretation of legal documents, contracts, and agreements.
• Support the development and implementation of legal policies and procedures.
• Conduct legal research on various topics related to international environmental law, administrative law, and corporate law.
• Prepare legal opinions, memoranda, and reports.
• Assist in litigation and dispute resolution matters.
• Provide legal support to various UN departments and offices.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Competencies

Professionalism: Strong analytical, drafting and research skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Communication: Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Teamwork: Ability to work effectively with colleagues from diverse backgrounds.

Education

Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in law from a recognized institution. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience

A minimum of five years of relevant professional experience in legal practice, including experience in international law, administrative law, or corporate law. Experience working in an international organization or a governmental legal department is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: postgraduate degree

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Org. Setting and Reporting

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. UNEP's Corporate Services Division (CSD) is the guardian of UNEP's corporate interest, mitigating its exposure to risk and supporting the organization with management tools, plans and related capacity building. It oversees UNEP's efficient and effective management, in line with UNEP's accountability requirements, rules, regulations and UN core values. This position is located in the Corporate Services Division, Legal Unit in the Nairobi duty station. Under the direct supervision of the Senior Legal Officer, the incumbent will provide legal research, advisory and drafting support on a broad range of institutional, administrative, operational and corporate legal matters and will be responsible for the following duties:

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