Legal Officer, IAEA Legislative Assistance Programme Lead(P4)

Leads the IAEA Legislative Assistance Programme, advising Member States on international and national nuclear law. The officer plans assistance, drafts legal opinions and legislation advice, manages technical-cooperation projects, delivers training and guides colleagues to ensure consistent, timely legal support.

Department: Office of Legal Affairs, Nuclear and Treaty Law Section

• Plan, coordinate, monitor and evaluate the Legislative Assistance Programme
• Advise on international nuclear legal instruments, safety standards and security guidance
• Review and support drafting of national nuclear legislation
• Develop country assistance workplans with Member State officials
• Prepare legal studies, briefs, opinions and recommendations
• Organize and teach nuclear-law seminars, workshops and courses
• Represent the Office of Legal Affairs on missions and at events
• Lead, train and mentor staff delivering legislative assistance

• Juris Doctor, advanced law degree or equivalent higher degree
• Admission to a national bar or equivalent
• At least seven years of relevant experience, including several years internationally
• Proven national nuclear-legislation drafting and review ability
• Experience interpreting and applying international legal instruments, particularly in nuclear law
• Excellent written and spoken English

• Fixed-term regular appointment for 36 months with a one-year probation period
• Tax-free annual net base salary starts at USD 86,027, plus a current variable post adjustment of USD 46,627
• Selection may generate a roster for future similar vacancies