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Introduction
Do you have proven skills and experience in public international law and the law applicable to intergovernmental organisations or in practising commercial/contract law? Are you keen to work in the Legal Service of one of the world’s leading scientific intergovernmental organisations? Then, come and join a unique environment whose core value is excellence, and whose defining characteristic is teamwork. CERN, take part!
You will join the Legal Service, which, reporting to the Director-General provides legal support for the execution of CERN’s mission within its applicable legal framework.
Functions
The Legal Service is recruiting two additional Legal Advisers.
You will perform your duties at CERN’s headquarters outside Geneva, under the overall supervision of the Legal Counsel.
Working within the Legal Service team and with colleagues across the Organization, you will:
Provide legal advice on CERN’s governance and international status, as well as its internal functioning;Contribute to the drafting and implementation of internal legislation, policies and frameworks;Practise either in the area of institutional and administrative law, including investigations and internal justice matters, and/orin the area of commercial law, in particular in respect of procurement activities, including for major civil engineering works, and significant financial transactions;Advise and, as needed, defend the Organization in employment and Pension Fund cases, including before the Administrative Tribunal of the International Labour Organization (ILOAT) and/or in commercial and contractual disputes, including in adjudication and arbitration proceedings;Interact with a broad range of interlocutors, both internally and externally.In addition to your core functions, you may be assigned work in other legal domains.
Master's degree or equivalent relevant experience in the field of public international law or commercial law or a related field.
Experience:
Required experience:
Relevant professional experience as a lawyer in an intergovernmental organisation or practising commercial/contract law;Experience in negotiating and drafting policies and legislation and/or contracts within an intergovernmental or international context;Experience in dispute or litigation matters, ideally before the ILOAT or in a commercial setting;Desired experience:
Demonstrated knowledge of the law applicable to intergovernmental organisations;Exposure to the laws of CERN’s Host States (Switzerland and France) and EU law.Technical competencies:
Knowledge of International Administrative Law (law of the International Civil Service): and/or Contract Law;Knowledge of public and/or private law;Legal drafting.Behavioural competencies:
Working in teams: understanding when teamwork is required to achieve the best results; including others accordingly and sharing information.Managing self: working well autonomously; taking on activities and tasks without prompting.Achieving results: delivering high quality work on time and fulfilling expectations.Communicating effectively: expressing opinions, ideas and suggestions with conviction and in a logical/structured manner; keeping to the point;demonstrating a pro-active approach to resolving differences; addressing issues of conflict constructively.Language skills:
Excellent spoken and written English or French, including demonstrated drafting skills. Working knowledge of the other, or demonstrated willingness to quickly acquire same.
Eligibility and closing date:
Diversity has been an integral part of CERN's mission since its foundation and is an established value of the Organization. Employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We welcome applications from all Member States and Associate Member States.
This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible, and applications should normally reach us no later than 23.10.2023 at midnight (CEST time).
Employment Conditions
Contract type: Limited duration contract (5 years). Subject to certain conditions, holders of limited-duration contracts may apply for an indefinite position.
Job grade: 6-7
Job reference: DG-LS-2023-127-LD
Benchmark Job Title: Legal Adviser