Senior Legal Advisor

Senior Legal Advisor

OPEC - Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries

Vienna, Austria

Objective of Position

Under the overall supervision of the General Legal Counsel, the Senior Legal Advisor provides expert legal guidance and strategic counsel to support the legal needs of an international organization; handles complex legal matters, ensuring compliance with international laws and regulations, contributing to the Organization’s overall mission and objectives.

Main Responsibilities

• Provides strategic legal advice on legal matters affecting the Organization’s operations, projects, and initiatives;
• Drafts, reviews, and negotiates complex international contracts, agreements, and partnerships, ensuring legal compliance and protection of the Organization's interests;
• Identifies legal risks and opportunities, and develop proactive strategies to mitigate potential legal issues while fostering a culture of compliance;
• Monitors and ensures compliance with international laws, regulations, and industry standards applicable to the Organization's operations;
• Develops and implements compliance programmes as necessary;
• Handles or oversees the management of disputes, litigation, and arbitration involving the Organization. Collaborates with external legal counsel and Appeals Committee, when required;
• Advises on corporate governance matters, including meetings of the Board of Governors, Member Country relations, and regulatory reporting, as needed;
• Contributes to the development and implementation of the Secretariat’s policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure legal compliance and best practices;
• Stays updated on international legal developments, treaties, conventions, and regulations relevant to the Organization's operations;
• Builds and maintains relationships with external legal partners, regulatory authorities, government agencies, and professional associations as needed for the execution of his/her tasks;
• Promotes a culture of ethical behavior and legal awareness within the Secretariat, including provision of legal training and guidance to internal teams as needed;
• Carries out any other tasks assigned by the General Legal Counsel as pertain to his/her background, qualifications and position.

Required Competencies and Qualifications

Education:

• University degree in Law;
• Advanced degree in International Law or related field preferred;
• Active license to practice law at least one relevant jurisdiction(s).

Work Experience:

• University degree: 8 years with a min. of 3 years at the international level;
• Advanced degree: 6 years with a min. of 3 years at the international level.

Training Specializations:

Experience and/or training in at least one of the following areas:

• Public International Law;
• Comparative Energy Law;
• International Administrative Law;
• Law of International Organizations;
• International Trade Law;
• Human Rights Law;
• International Development Law;
• Other relevant specializations in international law.

Competencies:

• Communication and interpersonal skills;
• Analytical and presentation skills;
• Customer service orientation;
• Initiative and integrity.

Language:

• English; German an asset.

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