Legal Officer - Commercial Matters

Job description

Please note that this vacancy is only open to eligible staff members who have been individually notified of their eligibility to apply for positions advertised in the Accelerated Posting Compendium. Deadline for Applications: June 12, 2026: Hardship Level: H (no hardship): Family Type: Family: Residential location (if applicable): Grade: PR3: Staff Member / Affiliate Type: Professional: Reason: Regular > Regular Assignment Target Start Date: 2026-05-26 Standard Job Description: Legal Officer - Commercial Matters Organizational Setting and Work Relationships: The position of Legal Officer - Commercial Matters contributes to LAS’ pro-active support of UNHCR’s operations, activities and organizational performance, in particular through providing legal advice on the interpretation of UNHCR’s procurement guidelines and financial rules and regulations, the review and drafting of complex commercial contracts, leases or other agreements. The staff member will function on a largely autonomous basis directly under the Assistant General Counsel or the Senior Legal Officer- Commercial Matters, and may supervise any interns, consultants and staff members. In view of the wide array of clients, h...