SECONDMENT - Legal Officer Silver Notice
SECONDMENT - Legal Officer Silver Notice
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VACANCY NOTICE 642
This vacancy announcement pertains to law enforcement and/or governmental officials within INTERPOLs member countries only.
Please read the Conditions of Secondment in force at INTERPOL (shared via the NCB) including the maximum duration of secondment.
Please be aware that your home Administration/Agency/Service/Government will be responsible for all of your salary/remuneration social insurance pension contributions welfare benefits family allowances benefits during your assignment at INTERPOL as well as travel removal expenses related to your arrival at and departure from INTERPOL and any other related costs depending on your circumstances. It is requested that you obtain in writing confirmation from your home Administration/Agency/Service/Government that it agrees with these CONDITIONS OF SECONDMENT. This confirmation letter should be forwarded to us THROUGH THE NCB.
INTERPOL is the worlds largest international police organization with 196 member states. Created in 1923 it facilitates crossborder police cooperation and supports and assists all organizations authorities and services whose mission is to prevent or combat international crime. INTERPOL is now looking for a qualified candidate as a SECONDMENT Legal Officer Silver Noticewithin theFinancial Crime & AntiCorruption Centerwhich is part of theExec. Dir. Police Services.
Job title:SECONDMENT Legal Officer Silver Notice
Reporting To: Counsel
Location:Lyon
Duration (in months): through 4 August 2026
Grade:5
Number of posts: 1
Security Clearance Level:Basic
Deadline for application: 30 May 2025
INTERPOL strives to achieve a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcomes applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds experiences and achieve our Diversity goals we encourage applications from women and nationals of under/unrepresented member countries who are passionate about our mission.INTERPOLs recruitment process is meritbased hence all hiring decisions are made considering the applicants qualifications and the needs of the Organization.
INTRODUCTION OF THE POST
The Legal Officer will assist in the provision of legal advice relating to the review of request for publication of Silver Notices and Diffusions as part of the Notices and Diffusions Task Force (NDTF). The incumbent will report to Counsel within the NDTF. He/she will conduct legal research and draft legal documents in relation to the review and publication of Silver Notices and Diffusions.
PRIMARY DUTIES
DUTY 1: Legal research
Provides legal research in relation to various aspects concerning the review and publication of Silver Notices and Diffusions. This may include research in open sources courts decisions etc.
DUTY 2: Drafting of legal documents
Drafts and reviews legal documents related to the review and publication of Silver Notices and Diffusions. This may include: Drafting and reviewing legal memoranda internal legal guidelines repositories of practice SOPs policy papers reports and resolutions.
DUTY 3: Engagement with member countries
Drafts and reviews communications with member countries in relation to Silver Notices and Diffusions.
Prepares background materials for meetings with representatives of member countries (NCBs judicial authorities etc..
Participates in meetings with member countries as requested by hierarchy.
DUTY 4: Legal training
Prepares materials for training in relation to the review and publication of Silver Notices and diffusions (PowerPoint presentations elearning modules etc..
Provides legal training in relation to the review and publication of notices and diffusions to a variety of actors INTERPOL officials NCBs staff and lawenforcement officials.
DUTY 5: Meetings conferences and engagements with other organizations
Contributes to and participates in the preparations of internal meeting as well as meetings with member countries (e.g. working groups). This includes preparation of background documents draft agenda and additional background materials for the meetings preparing and delivering presentations drafting conclusions and minutes of the meetings etc.
Represents the Organization in international conferences.
Participates in joint initiatives conducted with other organizations.
DUTY 6: Perform any other duties as required by the Supervisor.
REQUIREMENTS
All candidates will be assessed on the under mentioned requirements
Please only include professional experience for which you can provide official proof of employment (i.e. payslip indicating your functional title work certificates etc.. You could be asked to provide copies of such documents prior to interviews/tests. Any discrepancies found between the information stated in any of your application documents and the evidence of employment provided will be considered misrepresentation and may lead to your disqualification from this selection procedure. This is especially important for your current and previous functional titles (they need to be exactly the same as the one in your contractual agreement) exact dates of employment description of responsibilities and achievements reason(s) for leaving and parttime work.
Training / Education required
Degree in Law preferably in international law. An advanced degree in one of the following domains would be an asset:
Public international law
International criminal law
Experience required
At least three years of working experience as a lawyer
Work experience in financial crimes and/or anticorruption and/or asset tracing and recovery
Sound knowledge of theoretical and practical aspects of international law preferably in relation to one or more of the following fields:
International cooperation in criminal matters
International criminal law; and
International human rights law
Languages
Proficiency in English
Knowledge of a second official language of the Organization would be an asset.
Special skills and aptitudes required
Maturity with effective oral and written communication skills particularly in an international/ multicultural and multidisciplinary environment
Good listening skills
Excellent drafting skills
Good computer skills. As a minimum proficiency in standard office wordprocessing spreadsheet database and presentation software
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full Time
