Introduction

Do you have proven skills and experience in public international law and the law applicable to intergovernmental organisations? Are you keen to work in the Legal Service of one of the world’s leading scientific intergovernmental organisations? Then, come and join a unique environment whose core value is excellence, and whose defining characteristic is teamwork. CERN, take part!

You will join the Legal Service, which, reporting to the Director-General provides legal support for the execution of CERN’s mission within its applicable legal framework.

Functions

As a Legal Adviser in the Legal Service, you will perform your duties under the supervision of the Head of the Legal Service’s Institutional Law Section.

Working with the Legal Service team and with colleagues across the Organization, you will:

• Provide legal advice on CERN’s governance and international status, as well as its internal functioning, in particular with respect to institutional matters and questions concerning data privacy;
• Contribute to the drafting and implementation of internal legislation;
• Support internal investigations in domains including harassment, fraud and computer security;
• Advise and, as needed, defend the Organization in employment and Pension Fund cases, including before the Administrative Tribunal of the International Labour Organization (ILOAT);
• Interact with a broad range of interlocutors, both internally and externally, including the authorities of CERN’s Host States.

Master's degree or equivalent relevant experience in the field of public international law, or equivalent or a related field.

Complementary training in the law applicable to intergovernmental organisations would be an advantage.

Experience:

• Demonstrated extensive experience in the provision of legal advice within an intergovernmental organisation, including in drafting internal legislation and international agreements;
• Proven experience in preparing litigation before the ILOAT;
• Experience in the drafting, implementation and application of data privacy legislation.

Technical competencies:

• Knowledge of International Administrative Law (law of the International Civil Service);
• Legal drafting;
• Knowledge of public law;
• Knowledge of data protection law.

Behavioural competencies:

• Achieving results: delivering high quality work on time and fulfilling expectations.
• Communicating effectively: expressing opinions, ideas and suggestions with conviction and in a logical/structured manner; keeping to the point;demonstrating a pro-active approach to resolving differences; addressing issues of conflict constructively.
• Working in teams: understanding when teamwork is required to achieve the best results; including others accordingly and sharing information.
• Managing self: working well autonomously; taking on activities and tasks without prompting.

Language skills:

• Excellent spoken and written English and French, including demonstrated drafting skills.

Eligibility and closing date:

Diversity has been an integral part of CERN's mission since its foundation and is an established value of the Organization. Employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We welcome applications from all Member States and Associate Member States.

This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible, and applications should normally reach us no later than 20.10.2019.

Employment Conditions

Contract type: Limited duration contract (5 years). Subject to certain conditions, holders of limited-duration contracts may apply for an indefinite position.

Job grade: 6-7

Job reference: DG-LS-2019-99-LD

Benchmark Job Title: Legal Adviser

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