Senior Manager, Investigation (Fraud)
United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)
Copenhagen
Denmark
December 3, 2026
Full-timeDecember 3, 2026
Legal Specialist (Commercial)
Job Description
Job Posting Organization:
The job posting organization is UNOPS, which stands for the United Nations Office for Project Services. Established to support the implementation of projects and programs in various sectors, UNOPS aims to provide efficient and effective project management services to its partners. The organization operates in over 80 countries and employs thousands of personnel worldwide, focusing on sustainable development and humanitarian assistance. UNOPS is committed to delivering high-quality services while adhering to the principles of transparency, accountability, and inclusivity in its operations.
Job Overview:
The Legal Specialist (Commercial) position is designed to provide legal services that protect UNOPS from legal, financial, and reputational risks. The role involves advising UNOPS management, project offices, and regional offices on various legal matters, including commercial law, administrative law, and public international law. The Legal Specialist will work closely with other legal advisors and stakeholders to ensure that legal advice is timely, accurate, and solution-oriented. This position requires a strong understanding of the operational context in which UNOPS operates, as well as the ability to communicate complex legal concepts effectively. The Legal Specialist will also be responsible for building and maintaining relationships with counterparts in country and regional offices, contributing to a high-performing team of commercial lawyers, and may take on additional responsibilities to prepare for more senior roles.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of the Legal Specialist (Commercial) include providing legal advice and representation to project offices on commercial matters, reviewing and negotiating legal agreements, and ensuring alignment with UNOPS legal frameworks. The specialist will support project offices in relation to partnership agreements, procurement contracts, and grant agreements, while also representing UNOPS in negotiations with external parties. Additionally, the role involves recommending changes to policies and processes based on feedback from country offices, contributing to cross-functional initiatives, and supporting knowledge management and capacity building within the organization. The Legal Specialist may also serve as a regional focal point, managing legal matters related to a specific region and coordinating with other legal advisors to ensure consistency in legal advice.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Law or a related field with at least 7 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. Relevant experience includes work within a law firm or national/international organization as a commercial or international lawyer, with a focus on legal analysis, advice, and drafting. Strong communication skills and the ability to convey complex legal concepts to diverse audiences are essential. Experience in multicultural environments or within the UN system is desired, particularly in development or humanitarian contexts.
Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a Bachelor’s degree in Law or a related discipline. A Master’s degree in the same or a related field is preferred and may substitute for some years of experience. Candidates should have a solid understanding of legal principles and practices, particularly in commercial law, international law, and administrative law.
Experience:
The position requires significant experience in legal practice, specifically in commercial law, international law, or related fields. Candidates should have a proven track record of providing legal advice, conducting legal research, and drafting legal documents. Experience in negotiating contracts and agreements, as well as working in diverse and multicultural environments, is highly valued. Familiarity with the UN system and experience in development or humanitarian contexts are considered advantageous.
Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory, while proficiency in French, Spanish, Arabic, Mandarin Chinese, or Russian is desirable. Candidates should be able to communicate effectively in both written and spoken forms in these languages, with a strong emphasis on English as the primary working language.
Additional Notes:
The position is classified as mid-level, with a contract type of Staff - IP - FTA, initially for one year with the possibility of extension based on performance and budget availability. The role is based in Copenhagen, with the option for home-based work. UNOPS emphasizes diversity and equal employment opportunities, encouraging applications from underrepresented groups. The organization conducts background checks on all final candidates and has a zero-tolerance policy for sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment, and discrimination. Candidates must be prepared to complete mandatory training courses prior to commencing work.
The job posting organization is UNOPS, which stands for the United Nations Office for Project Services. Established to support the implementation of projects and programs in various sectors, UNOPS aims to provide efficient and effective project management services to its partners. The organization operates in over 80 countries and employs thousands of personnel worldwide, focusing on sustainable development and humanitarian assistance. UNOPS is committed to delivering high-quality services while adhering to the principles of transparency, accountability, and inclusivity in its operations.
Job Overview:
The Legal Specialist (Commercial) position is designed to provide legal services that protect UNOPS from legal, financial, and reputational risks. The role involves advising UNOPS management, project offices, and regional offices on various legal matters, including commercial law, administrative law, and public international law. The Legal Specialist will work closely with other legal advisors and stakeholders to ensure that legal advice is timely, accurate, and solution-oriented. This position requires a strong understanding of the operational context in which UNOPS operates, as well as the ability to communicate complex legal concepts effectively. The Legal Specialist will also be responsible for building and maintaining relationships with counterparts in country and regional offices, contributing to a high-performing team of commercial lawyers, and may take on additional responsibilities to prepare for more senior roles.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of the Legal Specialist (Commercial) include providing legal advice and representation to project offices on commercial matters, reviewing and negotiating legal agreements, and ensuring alignment with UNOPS legal frameworks. The specialist will support project offices in relation to partnership agreements, procurement contracts, and grant agreements, while also representing UNOPS in negotiations with external parties. Additionally, the role involves recommending changes to policies and processes based on feedback from country offices, contributing to cross-functional initiatives, and supporting knowledge management and capacity building within the organization. The Legal Specialist may also serve as a regional focal point, managing legal matters related to a specific region and coordinating with other legal advisors to ensure consistency in legal advice.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Law or a related field with at least 7 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. Relevant experience includes work within a law firm or national/international organization as a commercial or international lawyer, with a focus on legal analysis, advice, and drafting. Strong communication skills and the ability to convey complex legal concepts to diverse audiences are essential. Experience in multicultural environments or within the UN system is desired, particularly in development or humanitarian contexts.
Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a Bachelor’s degree in Law or a related discipline. A Master’s degree in the same or a related field is preferred and may substitute for some years of experience. Candidates should have a solid understanding of legal principles and practices, particularly in commercial law, international law, and administrative law.
Experience:
The position requires significant experience in legal practice, specifically in commercial law, international law, or related fields. Candidates should have a proven track record of providing legal advice, conducting legal research, and drafting legal documents. Experience in negotiating contracts and agreements, as well as working in diverse and multicultural environments, is highly valued. Familiarity with the UN system and experience in development or humanitarian contexts are considered advantageous.
Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory, while proficiency in French, Spanish, Arabic, Mandarin Chinese, or Russian is desirable. Candidates should be able to communicate effectively in both written and spoken forms in these languages, with a strong emphasis on English as the primary working language.
Additional Notes:
The position is classified as mid-level, with a contract type of Staff - IP - FTA, initially for one year with the possibility of extension based on performance and budget availability. The role is based in Copenhagen, with the option for home-based work. UNOPS emphasizes diversity and equal employment opportunities, encouraging applications from underrepresented groups. The organization conducts background checks on all final candidates and has a zero-tolerance policy for sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment, and discrimination. Candidates must be prepared to complete mandatory training courses prior to commencing work.
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