Pay and conditions
Salary
USD 130,847 per year — Annual net base salary USD 86,027 + Post adjustment USD 44,820
Post adjustment
+52%
Hardship
H
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Job Description
The IAEA seeks a P-4 Legal Officer for its Nuclear and Treaty Law Section in Vienna. The officer will provide specialised nuclear-law expertise on safety, security and liability, prepare legal instruments and guidance, advise on the interpretation of international instruments and national legislation, and support the Agency’s Legislative Assistance Programme and missions to Member States.
Key Details
Department
OLA-Nuclear and Treaty Law Section
Position details
Experience level
Senior
Minimum experience
7 years
Category
Professional
Grade
P-4
Arrangement
Onsite
Education
Postgraduate degree
Recruitment scope
International
Contract duration
24 months
Language Requirements
Required
English
Desired
Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish
Summary of Responsibilities
- Implement Section projects on nuclear safety, security and liability
- Provide legal expertise for Secretariat activities and Member State meetings under IAEA legal instruments
- Develop guidance, analytical studies and recommendations on relevant instruments
- Represent the Office of Legal Affairs and deliver legal advice during IAEA missions and events
- Advise Member States on draft and enacted national nuclear legislation
Role Requirements
- Juris Doctor or advanced law degree and admission to a national bar or equivalent
- At least seven years of relevant experience including five years at international level, particularly within the United Nations system
- Proven experience preparing legal drafts
- Excellent written and spoken English
Skills to Have
Additional info
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Source & verification
IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from IAEA Careers, on 13 Aug 2026.