Second Secretary for Legal Affairs Ukmis - New York, United States - Foreign & Commonwealth Office

Foreign & Commonwealth Office

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New York, United States

3 weeks ago

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Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)

Roles and Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, those outlined below:

Attending and participating in UN meetings, negotiations, and other external events, as well as developing strong working relationships with counterparts from other Missions.
Providing regular and prompt reporting and analysis to colleagues in London on developments at the UN and, as appropriate, seeking instructions on UK positions to be adopted in our engagements with these institutions.
Providing advice on strategy and procedure to UKMis colleagues and officials in London.
Carryingout research on and analysis of a widerange of diverse and important legal issues, as well as preparing briefing papers.
Assisting in the organisation of events, seminars and meetings led by the Legal Team as well as assisting with visits by officials and Ministers from London.
The jobholder will also have an opportunity to play a role in the corporate activities of UKMis.
The job description may evolve to cover areas of work beyond those listed, depending on the Legal Team's requirements.

Resources Managed:

This position will also oversee budget management and reporting of the legal team Travel and Representational budgets (approx $10,000).

Essential qualifications, skills and experience

Fluency in English (both written and spoken, minimum of C1 level for CEFR framework*).
An ability to work effectively as part of a small team, including by demonstrating flexibility, initiative, and time management skills.
Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise and meet tight deadlines.
Strong representational and interpersonal skills, including an ability to build and maintain professional relationships with colleagues both internally and externally.
Tertiary qualification in international relations, law or other relevant field or equivalent level experience.
Willingness to work additional hours as necessary, especially during the Sixth Committee peak periods in October and November.
Proficient IT skills, particularly in the use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience

Some knowledge of public international law,
Some knowledge of multilateral institutions, including the United Nations
Familiarity with the UK Government

Required behaviours

Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace, Leadership, Making Effective Decisions, Working Together Application deadline
12 June 2024

Grade

Higher Executive Officer (HEO)

Type of Position

Fulltime, Permanent

Working hours per week

Region

Americas, Caribbean & Overseas Territories

Country/Territory

United States

Location (City)

UK Mission to the United Nations, New York

Type of Post

UK Delegation

Number of vacancies

Salary Currency

Salary
- $87,130/annum gross

Start Date

9 August 2024

Other benefits and conditions of employment

Learning and Development Opportunities:

Compulsory online training courses include Diversity and Inclusion.
Courses offered by the UK Government and UN related to Law and Legal Development.
The UK Mission has an active L&D Committee and offers a wide range of inhouse training and funding for external training on policy and programme work.

Working patterns (If the job is suitable for flexible working patterns, please provide details):
Normal working hours are 40 hours per week Monday - Friday. Daily working hours to be agreed on appointment. Occasional weekend work is required.

The UK Mission supports fully flexible working opportunities, to improve the work/ life balance of its staff and promote family-friendly working patterns, where operational and security needs allow.

The Mission is committed to building a diverse environment and prides itself on upholding the principles of diversity and inclusion and providing equal opportunities for all.

The UK Government operating in the US offers a substantial benefits package including generous leave, a choice of medical insurance, 401(k) matching up to 7%, extensive learning opportunities and a great work/life balance.

The British Embassy and its US Network is committed to all employee's ongoing learning and development needs.

We offer a comprehensive platform for personalised learning for everything from soft skill development (communicating with impact, handling difficult conversations, time management) to more technical or professional skills necessary to complete your job (software training, formal qualifications etc.).

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