HR Legal Adviser

Provides legal advice on international administrative law and CERN personnel matters, supporting internal legislation, HR policy application, dispute resolution and disciplinary proceedings.

Department: HR Department

• Contribute to working groups reviewing internal legislation
• Draft internal legislation and related amendments
• Advise HR Management and stakeholders on Staff Rules, regulations, policies and procedures
• Handle cases before CERN internal dispute resolution and advisory boards
• Perform legal research and analysis for legal opinions, memoranda and correspondence

• Demonstrated experience as a legal adviser in an intergovernmental organisation practicing international administrative law
• Master's degree or equivalent relevant experience in law, international public or administrative law or a related field
• Spoken and written English and French in professional contexts
• Nationality of a CERN Member State or Associate Member State, excluding specified ceiling-restricted nationalities for 2026
• Relevant qualifications and professional experience
• No previous CERN staff contract

• Limited-duration contract for 36 months with possible extension up to eight years and eligibility for indefinite contract tenure
• Hybrid job flexibility is published
• Minimum net entry salary: CHF 9,236 per month, increasing with relevant experience
• Application requires a CV in English or French and any relevant supporting document