Main purpose of position 

The Legal Consultant will support the Legal Counsel in providing legal advice on a wide range of corporate, strategic and operational issues, as well as support with the preparation of documentation related to the Board of Trustees.   

Main tasks will include:  

Provide support to the Legal Counsel in her role as Board Secretary to the ICARDA Board of Trustees, including assisting with the preparation of Board documents, with the organization of Board meetings, communicating with Board members with respect to their individual queries, and assisting with the maintenance of Board.

With supervision from the Legal Counsel, provide legal advice to ICARDA personnel with respect to donor funding, the procurement of goods and services and intellectual.

Undertake research on legal matters as directed by the Legal Counsel.  

Undertake other duties as assigned by the Legal.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE 

Essential qualifications and competencies 

A graduate or post-graduate law degree 

Member of the accredited bar in MENA 

At least one year of post-qualified experience as a lawyer in private practice or in-house legal team ensuring familiarity with the areas of practice referenced above, including conducting legal research and drafting documents (contracts, MOUs). 

Excellent project management skills, ability to monitor and follow up on many activities concurrently under time constraints and ability to understand and manage priorities.  

Excellent written and verbal communication in Arabic 

Excellent written and verbal communication in English 

Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a multicultural and multinational team.  

Desirable qualifications and competencies 

Experience working in an international law firm, international organization or international NGO 

Experience in public international law 

Experience in intellectual property law 

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted further. The successful candidate should be available to commence work as soon as possible.