Second Secretary for Legal Affairs UKMIS

Job title:

Second Secretary for Legal Affairs UKMIS

Company

HM Government

Job description

Roles and Responsibilities:You will work in a fast-paced and changing environment and must be willing to work with and support other team members and prioritise as needed. There will be opportunities for taking on corporate responsibilities within the Mission. The successful candidate will be managed by the Legal Counsellor and will work with both the Legal Adviser and the Legal Counsellor.Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, those outlined below:

• Assist the Legal Counsellor and Legal Adviser in providing advice to UKMis colleagues on a wide range of legal issues including the interpretation and application of draft UN resolutions, treaties, legislation, and other instruments governing the work and interests of the UK and UKMis.
• 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.
• Carrying-out research on and analysis of a wide-range 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 job-holder 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.
• Visa sponsorship for this role may be considered but cannot be guaranteed. Please be clear on your application if you do not have the right to work in the US and/or would require visa sponsorship to undertake this role. The UK Mission to the UN (UKMIS) may sponsor a G visa in exceptional circumstances.

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 behavioursCommunicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace, Leadership, Making Effective Decisions, Working TogetherApplication deadline12 June 2024GradeHigher Executive Officer (HEO)Type of PositionFull-time, PermanentWorking hours per week40RegionAmericas, Caribbean & Overseas TerritoriesCountry/TerritoryUnited StatesLocation (City)UK Mission to the United Nations, New YorkType of PostUK DelegationNumber of vacancies1Salary CurrencyUSDSalary$87,130/annum grossStart Date19 August 2024Other benefits and conditions of employmentLearning 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 in-house 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.).Additional informationIf during the reserve period of 6-12 months the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate. Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary, eg some non-local national staff and some spouses or partners of UK diplomatic staff, will have their salaries abated by an equivalent amount. Internal candidates must inform their supervisor before they apply to a different position. Only successful candidates will be contacted. Please no phone calls. Due to the high volume of resumes we receive, we cannot guarantee consideration of your application if the submission instructions are not properly followed. The British Embassy is committed to a policy of equal opportunities and to creating a diverse working environment, free from discrimination, where everyone is included and treated fairly, based on merit alone. We are an equal opportunity employer, making all employment decisions without regard to race, gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, political affiliation or any other criterion protected by law.Please be aware that you will only be able to apply to vacancies for Country Based Staff roles with the British Government through this official tal.net site (operated by Oleeo). Jobs may be advertised on third party websites, however our adverts will always link back to the official tal.net site. If you complete and send an application through any other site, we will not receive it.

Expected salary

Location

United Kingdom – New York City, NY

Job date

Fri, 24 May 2024 01:24:31 GMT

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