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Legal Specialist at United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)
UNOPS
Nairobi 🇰🇪 Kenya
Posted 10 days ago (26 Aug 2026) Updated 10 days ago
Job Description
The Legal Specialist (Commercial) at UNOPS provides expert in‑house legal counsel on commercial and procurement matters across projects. The specialist drafts, reviews, and negotiates contracts, ensures compliance with UN policies and local regulations, and offers strategic advice to project teams. Additionally, the role conducts legal research, supports risk management, and delivers training to staff on contractual issues. This position contributes to the organization’s mission of delivering effective development solutions.
Qualifications & Requirements
- • Law degree (LL.B) or equivalent qualification
- • Minimum 5 years of experience in commercial or contract law
- • Experience working with international organizations or NGOs
- • Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills
- • Knowledge of procurement regulations and donor compliance
- • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
Required Skills
Responsibilities
- • Provide legal advice on commercial and procurement matters for projects
- • Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and agreements
- • Ensure compliance with UNOPS policies, donor requirements, and local laws
- • Conduct legal research and risk assessments for project activities
- • Support procurement teams with contractual and regulatory guidance
- • Deliver training and guidance to staff on legal and contractual issues