Associate Legal Officer

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING APPLICATION DEADLINE\:  please note that the deadline for applications is indicated in local time as per the time zone of the applicant’s location.

 

 

1. Organizational Setting

 

The post is located in the Copyright Management Division (CMD) of the Copyright and Creative Industries Sector (CCIS).  CMD proposes policy objectives, designs and implements programs and leads projects for the establishment, strengthening and effective use of copyright management systems at the national, regional and international level.  Working closely with Member States, professional organizations and stakeholder groups, the Division develops and manages advisory and capacity building services, legal and technical assistance, partnerships, technology and platforms in support of effective, efficient and impactful copyright and related rights management solutions.

 

2. Purpose Statement

 

The incumbent is responsible for undertaking research and preparing initial drafts of legal and policy documents and comments on laws and regulations in the area of copyright and related rights.

 

The incumbent is also responsible for organizing and implementing events and services in support of effective, efficient and impactful copyright and related rights management solutions.

 

3. Reporting Lines

 

The incumbent works under the supervision of the Counsellor, CMD.

 

 

 

The incumbent will perform the following principal duties\:

 

a.   Plan and prepare initial drafts of legal documents related to copyright and related rights, including undertaking research for the preparation of project papers, studies, memoranda, correspondence, and other types of documents as requested.

 

b.   Draft the initial version of legislative advice related to collective management of copyright and related rights, and assist in providing requested advice to WIPO Member States on these topics.

 

c.   Support and carry out skills development and knowledge transfer activities for Member States, Collective Management Organizations and other stakeholders on copyright and related rights management as well as copyright infrastructure; prepare project and meeting documents and manage, execute and monitor the operation of approved projects and events; draft reports, including implementation and financial reports.

 

d.   Conduct research and analyze copyright management and infrastructure related legal, licensing and data frameworks; contribute to the organization of copyright infrastructure webinars, featuring panelists from the public and private sector.

 

e.   Review and contribute to the development of content for the WIPO for Creators Platform and support related WIPO for Creators activities.

 

f.    Undertake surveys, collect information and data and contribute to their analysis.

 

g.   Perform other related duties as required.

 

 

 

Education (Essential)

First-level university degree in law.

 

Education (Desirable)

Advanced university degree in copyright and related rights law, ideally with a specialization in collective rights management.

 

Experience (Essential)

At least three years of relevant professional experience at the national or international level.

 

Experience working in the field of copyright or related rights management and the creative industries.

 

Experience (Desirable)

At least two years of relevant professional experience in the field of copyright or related rights and the creative industries.

 

Experience conducting research and providing legal advice and services in the field of copyright and related rights.

 

Experience working on results-driven and impactful projects at the international, regional or national level.

 

Language (Essential)

Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English.

 

Language (Desirable)

Proficiency in French.

 

Job Related Competencies (Essential)

Good knowledge of the international copyright legal framework.

 

Ability to design and conduct research and analyze defined aspects of legal issues.

 

Ability to present information clearly and logically in written and verbal form.

 

Ability to organize and coordinate projects or aspects of projects in order to work toward defined results.

 

Excellent analytical, organizational and drafting skills.

 

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to maintain effective partnerships and working relations in a multi-cultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.

 

Competent user of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams) and the internet.

 

Job Related Competencies (Desirable)

Project management skills.

 

 

 

1. Communicating effectively.
2. Showing team spirit.
3. Demonstrating integrity.
4. Valuing diversity.
5. Producing results.
6. Showing service orientation.
7. Seeing the big picture.
8. Seeking change and innovation.
9. Developing yourself and others.

 

 

 

Annual salary\:

Total annual salary consists of a net annual salary (net of taxes and before medical insurance and pension fund deductions) in US dollars and a post adjustment.  Please note that this estimate is for information only.  The post adjustment multiplier (cost of living allowance) is variable and subject to change (increase or decrease) without notice.  The figures quoted below are based on the January 2023 rate of 78.2%.

 

P2
Annual salary	$49,254
Post adjustment	$38,517
Total Salary	$87,771
Currency USD

 

 

Please refer to WIPO’s Staff Regulation and Rules for detailed information concerning salaries, benefits and allowances.

 

Additional Information

 

Temporary appointments are renewable, subject to continuing needs, availability of budget and satisfactory performance with a maximum cumulative length of two years.

 

Applications from qualified women as well as from qualified nationals of unrepresented Member States of WIPO and underrepresented geographical regions are encouraged. Please click on the following links for the list of unrepresented Member States and the list of underrepresented regions and the WIPO Member States in these regions.

 

The Organization reserves the right to make an appointment at a grade lower than that advertised.

 

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In the event that your candidature is shortlisted, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of an identification and of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WIPO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link\: http\://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and these will be reviewed individually.

 

Additional testing/interviewing may be used as a form of screening.  Initial appointment is subject to satisfactory professional references.

 

Additional background checks may be required.