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About:
The International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea is an independent judicial body established by the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea to adjudicate disputes arising out of the interpretation and application of the Convention. The Tribunal is composed of 21 independent members, elected from among persons enjoying the highest reputation for fairness and integrity and of recognized competence in the field of the law of the sea.
The Tribunal has jurisdiction over any dispute concerning the interpretation or application of the Convention, and over all matters specifically provided for in any other agreement which confers jurisdiction on the Tribunal (Statute, article 21). The Tribunal is open to States Parties to the Convention (i.e. States and international organisations which are parties to the Convention). It is also open to entities other than States Parties, i.e., States or intergovernmental organisations which are not parties to the Convention, and to state enterprises and private entities “in any case expressly provided for in Part XI or in any case submitted pursuant to any other agreement conferring jurisdiction on the Tribunal which is accepted by all the parties to that case” (Statute, article 20)
Role:
Legal Officer (P-4)
Location:
Hamburg, Germany
Qualification:
Advanced university degree in law with a specialization in international law, settlement of international disputes, law of the sea or law of international organizations; a minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in law, including in legal analysis, research and writing. An excellent knowledge of English or French with working knowledge of the other language is required, as well as computer literacy
Responsibilities:
Under the supervision of the Head of Legal Office and the general direction of the Registrar, the main tasks of the incumbent include:
· Undertaking extensive legal research and analysis in the fields of public and private international law, law of the sea, procedural and administrative law;
· Examining and advising on statutes, treaties, agreements or other legal instruments and analysing precedents relating to the judicial functions and other activities and structure of the Tribunal;
· Providing advice and assistance to the Registrar and/or the Head of Legal Office on procedural and substantive legal questions, including issues of administrative law;
· Drafting, reviewing and revising agreements, contracts, internal regulations and rules, and preparing opinions, reports, documents and correspondence on issues relating to the activities of the Tribunal;
· Servicing the meetings of the Tribunal, its Chambers and Committees; Participating in conferences and meetings.
How to apply:
Interested candidates can send their applications to the Head of Personnel at personnel@itlos.org no later than 16 August 2024
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