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About:
The United Nations Secretary-General is responsible for the investment of the assets of the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund (UNJSPF). The Secretary-General has delegated this responsibility to the Representative of the Secretary-General for the investment of the assets of the UNJSPF (RSG). The RSG heads the Office of Investment Management (OIM), which manages approximately $80+ billion multi-asset class, global investment portfolio, about 85% of which is actively managed in-house. Asset classes under management comprise global equities, fixed income, foreign exchange, private equity, real estate, infrastructure, timber and commodities. OIM’s staff are all based in New York but come from over 30 countries.
Role:
Associate Legal Officer
Qualifications:
- An advanced degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law is required. A first level university degree in law in combination with an additional two years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
- Admission to the practice of law in the Member State of the candidate’s nationality, or in another Member State of the United Nations, is required.
- An advanced university degree in law with specialization in international investment, banking, commercial law or corporate law is desirable.
- A minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in law, including legal analysis, research and writing is required.
- A minimum of one year of experience in the practice of commercial or corporate law is desirable.
- Experience contributing to the drafting of legal advice to pension funds is desirable.
- Experience contributing to the drafting of legal advice on investment management agreements, private equity investments, derivatives and/or contracts for financial services licensing is desirable.
Responsibilities:
Within delegated authority in consultation with Office of Legal Affairs, the Associate Legal Officer may be responsible for the following duties:
- Conducts legal research on a diverse range of assigned issues in international law and other area(s) of specialization as relate to the activities of the Office of Investment Management in connection with the investment of the assets of the UNJSPF, using multiple research sources; selects relevant material, analyzes information and presents findings for internal review.
- Assists Legal Officers in the review of legal documents, instruments, or other material; including contracts and supporting documentation relating to global public and private market investments and for goods and services, identifies important issues, similarities and inconsistencies, etc.
- Assists in the preparation of drafts of background papers, studies, reports, etc. in the field of relevant banking and investment law, etc.
- Assists in the preparation of legal opinions/advice on a range of international public and private law issues, as relate to the activities of the Office of Investment Management, which may, include, inter alia, application of the United Nations Charter, General Assembly resolutions and decisions and the interpretation and application of UNJSPF’s regulations and rules, policies and guidance documents.
- Assists in the preparation of agreements with governments, and other public and private entities, as well as claims and disputes related to the activities of the Office of Investment Management in connection with the investment of the assets of the UNJSPF.
- Assists, committees, task forces and other bodies, including preparation of background materials, summaries of issues, etc.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
How to Apply:
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