Legal Officer (Nuclear and Treaty Law)(P4)

Legal Officer (Nuclear and Treaty Law)(P4)

Organization: OLA-Nuclear and Treaty Law Section

Location: Wien, Österreich, IAEA Headquarters

Contract Type: Fixed Term - Extrabudgetary, 24 months

Organizational Setting

The Office of Legal Affairs provides legal services to the Director General, the Secretariat, the organs and bodies of the IAEA, and Member States regarding the implementation of the IAEA's activities.

The Nuclear and Treaty Law Section provides legal advice and support in the areas of nuclear safety, security and liability, nuclear energy, nuclear applications and technical cooperation. It is also responsible for the IAEA's depositary function and the IAEA Legislative Assistance Programme.

Main Purpose

Under the guidance of the Section Head, the incumbent contributes specialized expertise in nuclear law, particularly in nuclear safety, security and liability. The incumbent prepares legal instruments, texts and related documentation and provides advice on their interpretation and implementation, as well as on national nuclear legislation.

Functions

• Implement the Section's projects in nuclear safety, security and liability as well as other areas.
• Provide legal expertise to the Secretariat and to meetings of Member States held pursuant to relevant legal instruments.
• Develop guidance material, analytical studies and recommendations on interpretation and implementation of relevant instruments.
• Represent OLA and deliver legal advice and lectures during IAEA missions and events.
• Contribute to the IAEA Legislative Assistance Programme by advising Member States on national nuclear legislation.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Section Head.

Qualifications and Experience

• Higher Degree, such as Juris Doctor, or Advanced Law Degree required.
• Admission to practice in a national bar or equivalent.
• Minimum of seven years of relevant experience, including at least five years at international level, particularly within the UN System.
• Proven experience in preparing legal drafts.
• Excellent written and spoken English required; another official IAEA language is an asset.

Remuneration

The IAEA offers a tax-free annual net base salary starting at US $86,027, variable post adjustment currently amounting to US $44,820, dependency benefits, rental subsidy, education grant, relocation and repatriation expenses, six weeks annual leave, home leave travel, pension plan and health insurance. More information is available at IAEA conditions of employment.