Overview
The Visiting Professional - Legal Office role involves conducting legal research and analysis, drafting legal documents, and providing advice to Court officials. The purpose is to support the legal functions of the Registrar and the International Criminal Court.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct extensive legal research and analysis;
- Contribute to the preparation and drafting of (complex) legal documents, including legal submissions, correspondence, memoranda, opinions and briefs;
- Contribute to providing advice to the Registrar, client sections and (senior) officials of the Court;
- Assist in negotiating contracts, agreements and memoranda with a variety of parties within the Court;
- Prepare summaries and updates on legal and factual issues;
- Monitor judicial proceedings, provide advice on decisions and prepare summaries and digests for various purposes of the Registry;
- Provide support in developing the operational framework for delivery of legal services including establishing and managing work flows, work processes, SOPs, systems and databases and central repositories of legal opinions and research, agreements, contracts and memoranda;
- Perform other or additional duties as assigned.
Required Experience
At least 3 (three) years of relevant full-time professional experience.
Qualifications
A university degree in law. An advanced university degree is a strong asset. Candidates must have sound knowledge of public international law, international criminal law, contract law, or (international) administrative law, as relevant to the work of the RLO. Candidates are expected to have a very good record of academic performance.
