The Green Climate Fund is looking for a Legal Consultant (International Administrative Law Specialist) to join its Office of the General Counsel (OGC). As a consultant, you will provide critical legal support on internal governance, human resources frameworks, and administrative law. This role offers a chance to contribute at a pivotal moment for global climate action.

What You'll Do

Assist in developing the internal legal framework, including amendments to administrative instructions, policies, and procedures related to a new HR framework.
Assist in developing the legal framework for informal dispute resolution and ethics and conduct issues.
Undertake research into applicable international administrative law case law to address administrative and disciplinary cases.
Draft responses to appeals filed in the internal justice system.
Provide legal advice on the review, interpretation, and application of the GCF's regulatory framework, including HR policies and administrative issuances.
Engage and coordinate with assigned lawyers and lead Secretariat departments.
Advise relevant Secretariat departments on legal issues arising from consultant duties.
Advise and update the General Counsel and/or Associate General Counsels on the status and clearance of legal documents and policies.
Deliver draft responses, administrative instructions, policies, and procedures in a timely manner.
Provide thorough, accurate, and timely legal review of documents and sound practical legal advice on institutional issues.

What We're Looking For

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law; a first-level degree plus two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted.
Qualification to practice law in at least one jurisdiction.
At least 13 years of relevant experience practicing public international law, particularly international administrative law, with a recognized law firm, international financial institution, organization, or foreign government.
Experience advising on human resources regulations and rules in an international organization.
Experience working and advising on employment relations, dispute resolution, litigation, administrative law, and contract law.
Solid legal drafting skills for drafting responses to internal justice cases, regulations, rules, policies, and guidelines.
Experience in, or working with, developing countries.
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

Nice to Have

Experience liaising with and advising senior members of staff; advising management is an advantage.
Knowledge of another UN language is an advantage.

Team & Environment

You will work under the guidance of an Associate General Counsel and in close consultation with relevant senior counsels and counsel in the Office of the General Counsel (OGC).