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UNDP · 1 day ago

Legal Intern - Programmes & Projects Team

New York, United States

Internship

Onsite

Intern

UNDP is the United Nations lead agency on international development, working in 170 countries to eradicate poverty and reduce inequality. They are seeking a Legal Intern to support the Programmes & Projects Team in addressing legal aspects of UNDP’s programmes and projects and issues arising from engagements with the private sector.

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Responsibilities

Assist in drafting and reviewing standard and non-standard legal instruments, agreements, and contracts to implement UNDP’s and UNCDF’s operational and programmatic activities

Provide support in drafting and reviewing financing agreements with donors

Conduct legal research on complex issues and drafting legal documents and communications

Support training sessions and knowledge-sharing initiatives to promote awareness of UNDP’s legal frameworks among internal stakeholders, including with respect to legal templates

Provide general support to the P&P Team on ongoing projects

Qualification

Legal KnowledgeLegal WritingLegal ResearchBusiness DevelopmentCommunicationFrenchSpanishAttention to DetailProblem SolvingAdaptability

Required

Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: a) enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (such as bachelor's degree or equivalent) in law; b) enrolled in a postgraduate degree programme (such as a master's programme, or higher) in law or a related subject; c) enrolled in a postgraduate professional traineeship program in law, and undertake the internship as part of this program; d) have recently graduated with a university degree (a master's or bachelor's degree or equivalent) and, if selected, must start the internship within one year of graduation

Previous experience working in as a qualified lawyer or legal intern is an asset