Internal Litigation Counsel

Provides legal services on staff litigation, employment law and public international law, defending INTERPOL in disputes and advising internal bodies and departments.

Department: Executive Directorate Legal Affairs

• Act as subject matter expert in staff litigation and settlement negotiations
• Conduct legal and factual research on risks and strategies
• Advise Human Resources on claims, grievances and requests for review
• Manage litigation files and draft legal-risk memoranda
• Prepare submissions for internal appeals and ILOAT disputes
• Develop procedures and tools for employment litigation disputes
• Provide legal advice on employment law and public administrative law
• Supervise paralegal work on staff litigation

• Advanced university degree or equivalent in Law with emphasis in public international law
• At least five years of experience as a lawyer in international civil service law, public international law or law of international organisations
• Fluency in English or French
• Enhanced security screening is required
• Only professional experience supported by official proof of employment will be considered

• Fixed-term contract duration is 36 months
• Selected candidates are expected to report for duty one to three months after an offer
• Selection may generate a reserve list for similar staffing needs
• Applicants may be asked to provide official employment proof before interviews or tests
• Employment period may be affected if the selected candidate reaches age 65 during appointment