Senior Legal Officer, P5

The Office of Staff Legal Assistance (OSLA) within the United Nations Office of Administration of Justice is recruiting a Senior Legal Officer (P-5) based in New York. The Chief of OSLA directs the legal assistance program for UN staff members, providing strategic leadership, legal counsel, and oversight across administrative, disciplinary, and appellate proceedings before internal tribunals. The role involves managing legal personnel, pro bono counsel networks, and resource allocations while advising clients on administrative appeals. The Senior Legal Officer represents staff before the United Nations Dispute Tribunal and United Nations Appeals Tribunal, formulates dispute prevention procedures, and prepares policy input for reports to the General Assembly. Qualified candidates must hold an advanced law degree along with extensive litigation experience in administrative, labor, or employment law. This position offers a key opportunity to manage legal operations and ensure impartial advocacy within an international public service setting.