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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

Human Resources Officer (P)

International Organization for Migration · Washington, United States of America (the)

Grade P-3Fixed-term (1 year with possibility of extension)
Closing in 4 days
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National Consultant - Gender Expert

UN Women - United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women · Yerevan, Armenia

Local Consultancy (IC/SSA)
Closing in 4 days
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National Consultant - Costing Specialist

UN Women - United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women · Yerevan, Armenia

Local Consultancy (IC/SSA)
Closing in 4 days
Economic Commission for Europe logoUN

MECHANICAL ENGINEER, P3

Economic Commission for Europe · GENEVA

Grade P-3Professional and Higher Categories
Oct 18, 2026
Resident Coordinator System logoUN

PARTNERSHIPS OFFICER, NOC

Resident Coordinator System · TEGUCIGALPA

Grade NO-CNational Professional Officers
Closing in 5 days
Office of Administration of Justice logoUN

Legal Intern

Office of Administration of Justice · NEW YORK

Grade I-1Affiliate Personnel – Internships
Closing in 5 days
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PROCUREMENT OFFICER, P4

Department of Operational Support · NEW YORK

Grade P-4Professional and Higher Categories
Closing in 4 days
United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund - Pension Administration logoUN

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, G5

United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund - Pension Administration · NEW YORK

Grade G-5General Service and Related Categories
Closing in 4 days
Office of Administration of Justice logoUN

Legal Officer, P4

Office of Administration of Justice · NAIROBI; NEW YORK

Grade P-4Professional and Higher Categories
Oct 18, 2026

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.
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