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UN legal jobs232 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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Department of Management Strategy, Policy and Compliance Office of Human Resources logoUN

Legal Officer, P4

Department of Management Strategy, Policy and Compliance Office of Human Resources · NAIROBI

Grade P-4Professional and Higher Categories
Closing in 1 day
Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights logoUN

Human Rights Intern

Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights · GENEVA

Grade I-1Affiliate Personnel – Internships
Jan 2, 2027
Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights logoUN

Intern, Special Procedures

Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights · GENEVA

Grade I-1Affiliate Personnel – Internships
Dec 31, 2026
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Evaluation Specialist

United Nations Secretariat · OTHER

Grade CONAffiliate Personnel – Consultants/Individual Contractors
Jan 1, 2027

UN legal jobs: frequently asked questions

How many UN legal jobs are open right now?
There are 232 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?
UN Careers is free to search and links every legal listing to the official employer page, where you complete the application. You can also set a free email alert to be notified when new legal roles open.