HR Legal Adviser

You will provide expert legal advice on international administrative law and personnel matters, supporting the development and application of CERN’s internal legal framework, HR policies and procedures, while contributing to the fair and effective resolution of internal disputes and disciplinary matters.

Responsibilities

• Play a key role in working groups for the review of internal legislation.
• Draft internal legislation and related amendments.
• Provide legal advice to the HR Management and other stakeholders on the application of the Staff Rules and Regulations and related documents, HR policy matters and procedures and in internal disputes and disciplinary proceedings.
• Handle cases on behalf of the Organization before CERN’s internal dispute resolution and advisory boards.
• Perform legal research and analysis for the preparation of legal opinions, internal memoranda or official correspondence.

Requirements

• Master's Degree or equivalent relevant experience in the field of law, international public or administrative law or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience as a legal adviser in an intergovernmental organisation, practicing international administrative law.
• Knowledge of International Administrative Law (law of the International Civil Service).
• Drafting and writing of official documents: (official legal documents).
• Knowledge of administrative rules and procedures: specific to International Organisations.
• Knowledge of Employment Law or Civil Service Law would be an asset.
• Spoken and written English and French: ability to understand and speak both languages in professional contexts as well as the ability to draft texts for publications and/ or official communications and to make oral presentations in both languages.
• Builds and maintains constructive and effective work relationships.
• Adapts quickly and resourcefully to shifting priorities and requirements.
• Demonstrates a pro-active approach to resolving differences; addresses issues of conflict constructively.
• Takes initiative beyond regular tasks and makes things happen.
• Identifies, defines and assesses problems, takes action to address them.

Skills

• International Commercial Law
• Legal Advising
• Legal Document Drafting
• Administrative Procedures
• Employment Law
• Civil Service Law
• Legal Framework
• HR Policy Implementation
• Dispute Settlement
• Disciplinary Matters
• Legal Writing
• Oral Presentation
• Bilingual Legal Communication
• Conflict Resolution
• Problem Assessment
• Initiative

Languages

English, French