Company Description

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is an international organisation comprised of 38 member countries, that works to build better policies for better lives. Our mission is to promote policies that will improve the economic and social well-being of people around the world.  Together with governments, policy makers and citizens, we work on establishing evidence-based international standards, and finding solutions to a range of social, economic and environmental challenges. From improving economic performance and creating jobs to fostering strong education and fighting international tax evasion, we provide a unique forum and knowledge hub for data and analysis, exchange of experiences, best-practice sharing, and advice on public policies and international standard-setting

Job Description

Within the Executive Directorate, working closely with business partners, the Digital, Knowledge and Information Service (EXD/DKI) designs and provides secure digital solutions, IT and information management services and the technologies to deliver efficient corporate services, meet business partners’ needs and to support and enhance the OECD’s global role in building knowledge, communicating with the world and interacting with governments to inform and influence policy-making.   

The office of the EXD/DKI Head of Service advises and supports the Head of Service and the Executive Director in defining and implementing innovative strategies to provide cost-effective, business driven digital solutions and services for the Organisation. 

In this role, working within the office of the Head of Service, and reporting to the Head of Digital Architecture, you will provide strategic guidance and legal counsel regarding DKI's programme of work, on a range of IT-focused topics including Digital Security, Information Management, IT Services Procurement and Digital Architecture Governance. You will be responsible for work related to Digital Solution Risk Assessments, legal and policy expertise relating to IT decentralision and the roll-out of AI-enhanced services, and associated/related contract guidance. 

Main Responsibilities 

IT Governance & Advisory 

• Oversee the OECD's Digital Risk Assessment process; assess proposed solutions and tools. Update and optimise the Digital Risk Assessment process as and when necessary. 

• Review, draft and/or negotiate a wide range of procurement contracts, intellectual property (IP) licences and other legal documentation. Ensure all contracts comply with applicable OECD internal rules, regulations, policies and procedures and cooperate with OECD colleagues in such respect.   

• Provide legal advice to internal clients and the Project team in relation to contractual issues, including those of a commercial, AI, IP law (in particular copyright and database rights), data protection/privacy, information technology (IT) and IT security nature. 

• Provide legal advice in relation to grants; review, negotiate and draft documentation to obtain, implement and/or amend grants. 

• Act as the Head of Service Office's contact point for procurement of intellectual and other services, guide the Project team on procurement strategy and prepare/review procurement-related documents (such as Terms of Reference) for the Project. 

• Conduct legal research and analysis on a variety of topics, including by preparing drafts of documents, briefs or guidance notes on public international law, institutional (internal and external) and/or procedural matters, reviewing and advising on cooperative arrangements and related approval processes, and attending meetings when advising on particular issues under discussion when relevant. 

• Assist in developing and implementing new tools and guidance to build knowledge and enable efficiencies relating to legal, institutional and procedural matters.   

General 

• Collaborate and liaise with partner teams and cross-functional collaborators as necessary, sharing best practices, updates and other information as appropriate and relevant. 

• Stay up-to-date with of emerging trend; evaluate relevant new technologies and hardware, analyse their business benefit, conduct cost/benefit analysis, and draft evidence-based recommendations for their adoption when this would make good business sense.  

• Apply new techniques and trends, in-line with the overall objectives and risk tolerance of the OECD.  

• Fulfil other role-specific tasks, as required.  

Qualifications

Ideal Candidate Profile 

Academic Background 

• A university degree in Law in fields related to this job specification, or equivalent practical experience. Admission to practice law in one of the OECD's Member countries and knowledge of the two main legal systems (civil and common law) would be an advantage. 

Professional Background 

• At least three years’ of proven practical experience within a national government or an international organisation, private law firm or in-house in areas relevant to this job specification (particularly AI, IP law, data protection/privacy/governance, etc).

• Demonstrated contract drafting and negotiation skills (particulary in English). 

• Experience in analysing legal and risk-related issues and identifying solutions that are pragmatic and legally sound. 

• Experience in conducting high-quality background research.  

• Demonstrated ability to work both autonomously and in a small team environment, to develop strong working relationships with colleagues at all levels and from diverse cultures, to maintain high customer service quality and to meet tight deadlines. 

• Broad knowledge of current and emerging technologies (example GenAI), industry trends and best practices together with demonstrated experience evaluating their strategic value. 

• Knowledge of the OECD’s structure, processes, regulations and administrative systems or experience in a similar role in another International Organisation would be an advantage. 

• Experience in an international and cross-cultural setting would be preferable. 

Languages  

• Working knowledge of both OECD official languages (English and French) would be an asset. 

• Knowledge of other languages would be an asset.

Core Competencies  

• OECD staff are expected to demonstrate behaviours aligned to six core competencies as follows:  

• Vision and Strategy (Level 1); Enable People (Level 1); Ethics and Integrity (Level 2); Collaboration and Horizontality (Level 2); Achieve Results (Level 2); Innovate and Embrace Change (Level 2).  

• There are three possible levels for each competency. The level for each competency is determined according to the specific needs of each job role and its associated grade. 

• To learn more about the definitions for each competency for levels 1-3, please refer to OECD Core Competencies. 

Additional Information

Additional Information   

Closing Date  

• Applications should reach us no later than 26th November 2025 23h59 (Paris time).  

Contract Duration  

• Open-ended contract

What the OECD offers   

• Depending on level of experience, monthly salary starts at 7,644.78 EUR, plus allowances based on eligibility, exempt of French income tax.   

• Click here to learn more about what we offer and why the OECD is a great place to work.  

• Click here to browse our People Management Guidebook and learn more about all aspects relating to people at the OECD, our workplace environment and many other policies supporting staff in their daily life.  

• Please note that the appointment may be made at one grade lower in the specified job family, based on the qualifications and professional experience of the selected applicant.   

Selection Process  

• Following application stage, selected candidates will be invited to complete a video interview. 
• For retained candidates, the Hiring Team reserve the right to conduct further assessments.  
• Panel interviews are planned for December 2025.  

The OECD is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes the applications of all qualified candidates who are nationals of OECD member countries, irrespective of their racial or ethnic origin, opinions or beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, health or disabilities.   

The OECD promotes an optimal use of resources in order to improve its efficiency and effectiveness. Staff members are encouraged to actively contribute to this goal.