Organization name: General Legal Division, The United Nations Office of Legal Affairs
Performed extensive legal research and analysis on complex issues relating to international and foreign
laws, including the Convention on the Privileges and Immunities of the UN, UN resolutions, peacekeeping,
international contracts disputes, intellectual property, international human rights, data protection
regulations, etc.
Engaged in contract negotiations with UN vendors, developed negotiating strategies and solutions,
reviewed contracts, UN report drafts, and member state donor agreements for adherence to UN policies
Participated in UN Dispute Tribunal (UNDT) and UN Appeals Tribunal (UNAT) litigations involving
administrative decision challenges initiated by UN system staff members, researched UN Staff Regulations
and Rules, and prepared legal briefs arguing on behalf of the UN Secretariat
Drafted legal memoranda and cease and desist letters responding to various legal inquiries from other UN
agencies and gathered information through investigation, interviews and reviewing archives