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UN legal jobs233 open vacancies, updated daily

Current legal roles across the United Nations system and international organizations, refreshed every day with the newest postings first. Each lists its grade, duty station and deadline, and links to the official page to apply at the source.

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International Organization for Migration logoIOM

Cook

International Organization for Migration · Athens, Greece

Grade UGSpecial Short term ungraded (Up to 9 months)
Closing in 7 days
Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights logoUN

HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICER, P4

Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights · GENEVA

Grade P-4Professional and Higher Categories
Oct 11, 2026
United Nations Development Programme logoUNDP

Asociado/a de Proyecto

United Nations Development Programme · Montevideo, Uruguay

National PSA- Regular
Closing in 2 days
Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights logoUN

HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICER, P4

Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights · GENEVA

Grade P-4Professional and Higher Categories
12 days left
Syria International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism logoUN

Internet Resources Internship

Syria International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism · GENEVA

Grade I-1Affiliate Personnel – Internships
Closing in 3 days
Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate logoUN

Senior Legal Officer, P5

Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate · NEW YORK

Grade P-5Professional and Higher Categories
10 days left

UN legal jobs: frequently asked questions

How many UN legal jobs are open right now?
There are 233 open legal vacancies across the United Nations system and international organizations on UN Careers today, refreshed daily as new roles are posted and others close.
What grades and contract types do UN legal roles use?
UN Careers aggregates legal roles across the full range, from General Service and National Officer posts to international Professional (P) and Director (D) grades, on fixed-term, temporary and consultancy contracts. Each listing shows its grade and contract type.
How do I apply for a UN legal job?
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