Legal Advisor (Institutional Law) Napoli

Legal Advisor (Institutional Law)
Napoli
Campania, Napoli

DISCLAIMER: Please note this newly-classified post is pending Budget Committee's approval. TITLE: Legal Advisor (Institutional Law)LOCATION: Headquarters Allied Joint Force Command Naples; Naples (ITA)GRADE: G15SECURITY CLEARANCE: NATO SECRETVACANCY N°: OJS GXCL 00751.

POST CONTEXTHeadquarters Allied Joint Force Command Naples provides a resilient, static Joint headquarters to plan, prepare and conduct operations across all domains from Baseline Activities and Current Operations (BACO), including deterrence, through Crisis, up to the Maximum Level of Effort (MLE), in order to support NATO's three core tasks, at the Joint Operational level, as directed by SACEUR.

Supported by the Single Service Commands, Allied Joint Force Command Naples integrates allocated forces, including NATO Force Structure entities, and synchronises activity to achieve operational objectives. The Office of the Legal Advisor (LEGAD) is responsible for providing expert legal advice, technical guidance and other assistance to the Command Group (CG) and the staff to ensure the HQ is functioning in compliance with all governing treaties, international agreements and applicable laws. Within the Office of the Legal Advisor, the incumbent is responsible for ensuring critical continuity on providing legal advice and expertise to Commander, CG and staff on legal issues of international institutional law regulating JFCNP and the operational missions in its AOR, directly affecting their policies and objectives. The incumbent reports to OJS GXCL 0060- Senior Legal Advisor. 2.

DUTIESProvides legal advice on all matters of the Institutional Law area, such as international law, host nation law, civil law, administrative law, labour law, environmental law, standards of conduct, fiscal and contracting law, interpretation of financial rules and procedures, NATO policies and regulatory documents. Ensures compliance with NATO policies, guidance and regulations and international agreements. Identifies possible areas of weakness, mistakes, incorrect practices and non-compliance with applicable laws and regulations in JFCNP work processes. Acts as office Focal Point in Internal Control processes. Member of the Building Integrity WG, provides legal advice necessary for the implementation of the Building Integrity policies and directives. Provides legal advice on the implementation of NATO policies on Gender issues in relation to JFCNP garrison activities and operations. Provides legal advice on matters related to the implementation of the NATO Code of Conduct. Provides legal advice in the context of JFCNP Business Continuity planning and procedures. Generates decisive actions on various legal matters as required, and assesses and advises on liability and legal exposure for the headquarters. Researches and analyses implications of jurisprudence, legislation, and regulatory matters that affect the headquarters. Provides Legal expertise to ad hoc integrated project teams. Originates and devises policy in the legal field to be incorporated into NATO directives. Provides legal advice to CG and staff on other areas of the institutional law as required by Chief LEGAD. The employee may be required to perform a similar range of duties elsewhere within the organisation at the same grade without there being any change to the contract. 3.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCEESSENTIALUniversity Degree in law or related discipline and 2 years function related experience, or Higher Secondary education and completed advanced vocational training in that discipline leading to a professional qualification or professional accreditation with 4 years post related experience. Experience working on self-initiated tasks or on tasks assigned in the form of objectives. Must have an English Standard Language Proficiency level of "professional" in Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing (SLP 3333 based on NATO standards). DESIRABLEExperience in public international law and in international institutional law. Knowledge of NATO basic treaties and of international agreements regulating NATO bodies. 4.

POSITION AND CANDIDATE PROFILEPersonal attributesThe incumbent needs to have strong written oral communication and analytical skills, a flexible mind, and the ability to grasp complex areas of law rapidly and accurately. 5.

CONTRACTThe successful candidate will receive a three-year definite duration contract which may be followed by an indefinite contract.

The basic entry-level monthly salary for a NATO Grade 15 (A-2) in Italy is Euro 5, 725. 22. 6.

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLY:JFC Naples uses NATO Talent Acquisition Platform.

Please visit the platform and search for vacancies within HQ JFC Naples with duty location Naples, Italy. Please note:Staff members are appointed to and hold posts on the establishment of a NATO body only on condition that they are nationals of a NATO member country and meet the age requirements. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:A NATO security clearance and approval of the candidate's medical file by the NATO Medical Adviser are essential conditions for appointment to this post.

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