Overview
Legal Officer P3 position in the Legal Office (LEGM) at Global Headquarters in Rome, Italy. The role involves providing legal services, research, and advice on various legal matters related to WFP's supply chain activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Undertake extensive legal research and analysis on multi-disciplinary complex legal matters.
- Review legal documents, identify issues, and present findings.
- Prepare legal opinions, advice, background papers, studies, memoranda, and reports.
- Prepare and/or review agreements and contracts, and participate in negotiations.
- Identify potential liabilities and assist in risk management.
- Prepare and assess briefs of evidence and draw recommendations.
- Assist in providing legal advice, interpretations, and reviewing administrative decisions.
- Assist in representing WFP in tribunals or administrative proceedings.
- Service committees, task forces, and other bodies with legal advice.
- Conduct/engage in litigation proceedings and prepare/review arbitration submissions.
Required Experience
At least five years or more of relevant progressively responsible experience in providing a wide range of legal services.
Qualifications
Advanced University degree in Law, or First University degree in Law with additional relevant experience and training in private, commercial or public Law. Must be qualified to practice or admitted to practice by a recognized national or state bar or law society.
