Overview
The Internal Litigation Counsel will provide legal services related to employment law, defend the Organization in staff litigation, and advise on institutional, policy, and administrative matters.
Key Responsibilities
- Defend the Organization in employment litigation and pre-litigation disputes, including dispute resolution and settlement negotiation.
- Conduct legal and factual research to assess legal risks and advise on strategies.
- Advise the Human Resources Directorate on claims, grievances, and requests for reviews.
- Manage litigation and provide strategic advice on cases.
- Draft memoranda assessing legal risks and litigation strategy recommendations.
- Negotiate separation agreements.
- Prepare submissions in internal appeals and disputes before the ILOAT.
- Work with and oversee outside counsel.
- Develop, implement, and improve internal processes for addressing employment litigation.
- Work with cross-functional teams on institutional matters, human resources, policing capabilities, and external litigation.
- Serve an organization-wide advisory role on employment law and international public administrative law.
- Prepare notes and research legal issues relevant to the Organization, particularly international civil service law.
- Handle requests related to the application, interpretation, and revision of the Staff Manual.
- Draft or review new legal documents.
- Advise on disciplinary cases.
- Represent EDLA before the Staff Committees.
- Provide guidance to less experienced attorneys and support staff.
- Provide legal support in the development of internal legislation and procedures.
- Handle legal files autonomously.
- Direct and supervise the work of the Paralegal assigned to staff litigation.
- Provide legal services on public international law, including advising on legal issues arising in the context of governing bodies.
- Prepare legal opinions and studies on the interpretation of INTERPOL's Constitution, Regulations, and rules.
- Perform any other duties as may be required.
Required Experience
At least five years of working experience as a lawyer in the field of international civil service law and/or public international law and/or law of international organizations.
Qualifications
Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent degree) in Law with emphasis in the area of public international law; A specialization and/or a complementary Master's degree in the law of international organizations and/or international civil service law would be a strong asset.
