Strategic Commercial Lawyer for Global Health Partnerships
Vor 4 Tagen
Job Summary
We are seeking an exceptional Strategic Commercial Lawyer to join our team at the World Health Organization (WHO). This is a critical role that requires a seasoned professional with expertise in commercial and contractual law, as well as experience in advising on complex matters related to product research and development, intellectual property rights, licensing, and more.
About the Role
- To provide authoritative legal services to WHO staff, including senior managers, on all legal issues relating to corporate and commercial matters, contracts, and relations with industry stakeholders, with particular emphasis on product research and development, intellectual property rights, licensing, confidentiality of data and information, donations, and equitable access to health-related products.
- To conduct high-level negotiations with pharmaceutical companies and other relevant stakeholders on a wide range of issues and draft complex tailor-made agreements that effectively respond to WHO's needs, contribute to the achievement of its objectives, protect its interests, and avoid exposure to liabilities.
- To provide expert legal advice to WHO senior management on the development and further enhancement of relevant policies, including those related to interaction with non-state actors, anti-terrorism, and UN sanctions.
- To promote awareness and understanding of commercial and contractual legal and policy matters among WHO senior management, technical staff, and external parties, contributing to greater adherence.
- To oversee the drafting and negotiation of relevant agreements with governments, financial institutions, and other stakeholders pertaining to funding to and from WHO, including innovative financing mechanisms.
- To manage a team of commercial lawyers to the highest degree of professional excellence, ensuring good communications and harmonious relations within the CCM team, with other teams in LEG, and with WHO staff in general.
- To coordinate the CCM workload to ensure appropriate distribution of work and provide guidance on workload and substantive issues to staff under the PLO's direct supervision.
- To manage CCM's financial resources, promoting the availability of sufficient financial resources to allow for a smooth, effective, and timely response to its workload, including in times of emergencies.
- To protect WHO's legal interests in areas such as the use of its name and emblem and general legal questions confronting international organizations.
- To conduct high-level negotiations, review, and draft constituting and hosting documents for WHO-hosted partnerships, managed networks, and collaborative arrangements.
- To advise senior management and hosted partnerships, managed networks, and other collaborative arrangements on legal and governance matters.
- To represent WHO in relevant arbitration proceedings in the corporate, commercial, and contractual arena.
Requirements
- A minimum of 15 years of progressive professional experience in practicing commercial/contractual law in an international organization.
- Proven track record and experience in advising on the legal aspects of complex contracts and/or other legal documents for product research and development, intellectual property rights, licensing, and more.
- Demonstrated experience in actively engaging with senior leaders on complex and strategic matters and develop innovative legal solutions.
- Experience in managing human and financial resources, including promoting the availability of sufficient financial resources.
- Proven experience in presenting and communicating legal considerations to non-lawyers in a practical and solution-oriented manner.
Essential Qualifications
- An advanced level university degree in law (Masters or equivalent).
- Study or specialization in commercial and contractual law.
Desirable Qualifications
- A course in or study of public international law and/or the law of international organizations.
- A professional legal qualification, such as having passed a national bar exam.
Compensation and Benefits
The estimated annual salary for this position is $120,000 - $180,000, depending on experience and qualifications.
WHO offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan, and paid time off.
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