FAO · 2 weeks ago
Legal Specialist (Development Law)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Entry Level
1+ years expFAO is a specialized agency of the UN that leads international efforts to defeat hunger. They are seeking a Legal Specialist to support legal research and analysis, legal drafting, and capacity development activities in various areas of food and agriculture legislation.
AgricultureFood and BeverageFood ProcessingSecurity
Responsibilities
Support the implementation of development law projects and to this end:
Assist and collaborate with national and international consultants
Travel to countries, when required, and liaise with national counterparts and stakeholders
Contribute to participatory legal drafting processes
Assist in drafting national and regional legislation, legal opinions and legal analyses
Support the drafting, analysis and negotiation of international instruments
Conduct research on food and agriculture law, write papers, studies and develop legal solutions to food and agriculture matters
Support legal capacity development, and to this end:
Contribute to the design and implementation of training and outreach activities and materials
Organize trainings, meetings, webinars and conferences
Support communication and outreach activities related to LEGN's work
Qualification
Required
Advanced university degree from an institution recognized by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/UNESCO in Law or any other discipline relevant to the work of the Organization
Minimum of 1 year of demonstrated relevant practical experience -including research experience
Working knowledge (Level C) of English
Knowledge of other UN languages an asset
Preferred
A Bachelor University Degree in Law and a PhD in Law are considered an asset
Experience in legal drafting and implementing national projects would be an asset
Familiarity with and understanding of law in one of the following areas: food and agriculture legislation, veterinary and phytosanitary legislation, food law, food loss and waste, soil, water, pastoralism, pollution and environmental law, One Health, antimicrobial resistance, climate change, legislation on contracts and financial mechanisms in the agriculture sector
Knowledge of project management and strategic planning, budgets and financial reporting
Leadership and communication skills
Ability to promote efficiency toward achieving project objectives and advanced knowledge of best business practices
General knowledge and skills in the use of standard office software, such as MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point)
Company
FAO
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$14MKey Investors
Regional Humanitarian Fund
2026-05-21Grant· $4M
2015-12-29Series Unknown· $10M
Leadership Team
Ahdi Mohammed
Communications and Partnerships Consultant
Min(Lily) Li
Partnerships Officer
Recent News
2026-07-21
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