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UN legal jobs214 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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INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATIVE MECHANISM FOR MYANMAR logoUN

Rakhine State Specialist

INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATIVE MECHANISM FOR MYANMAR · GENEVA

Grade CONAffiliate Personnel – Consultants/Individual Contractors
Closing in 6 days
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LEGAL OFFICER, P3

UNEP - United Nations Environment Programme · NAIROBI

Grade P-3Professional and Higher Categories
8 days left
Department of Operational Support logoUN

MEDICAL OFFICER, P4

Department of Operational Support · NEW YORK

Grade P-4Professional and Higher Categories
Sep 4, 2026
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
Jul 2, 2027
Office of the Special Coordinator on Improving the United Nations Response to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse logoUN

Intern - Policy, Research, and Advocacy

Office of the Special Coordinator on Improving the United Nations Response to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse · NEW YORK

Grade I-1Affiliate Personnel – Internships
Closing in 3 days
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Vendor & Procurement Specialist

United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund – Office of Investment Management · NEW YORK

Grade CONAffiliate Personnel – Consultants/Individual Contractors
Closing in 6 days

UN legal jobs: frequently asked questions

How many UN legal jobs are open right now?
There are 214 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.