Vacancy Notice 1629

INTERPOL is the world’s largest international police organization, with 196 Member Countries. Created in 1923, it facilitates cross-border police co-operation, and supports and assists all organizations, authorities, and services whose mission is to prevent or combat international crime. 

INTERPOL strives to achieve a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcomes applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. To achieve our Diversity goals, we encourage applications from women and nationals of under/unrepresented member countries who are passionate about our mission. INTERPOL’s recruitment process is merit-based hence all hiring decisions are made considering the applicant’s qualifications and the needs of the Organization.

Job Title: Legal Officer CCF - Arabic Speaker    
Reporting To: Secretary to the Commission for the Control of INTERPOL files
Location: Lyon
Type of contract: Fixed-term Contract
Duration (in months): 36.00  *
Grade: 5   
Number of post: 1
Level of Security screening:  Enhanced
Deadline for application: 4 February 2026

Conditions applying for all candidates

Only professional experience for which candidates can provide official proof of employment will be considered. Candidates could be requested to provide copies of such official documents prior to interviews/test.

* Subsequent extension to this post will be subject to the terms of the Organization’s Staff Manual, to satisfactory performance and to availability of funds.

Tests/interviews in connection to this selection procedure will take place approximately 1-3 weeks after the deadline for applications. Applicants are kindly requested to plan their availability during this period accordingly, in case they are short-listed.

​Selected candidates will be expected to report for duty approximately one to three months after receiving an offer of employment at the latest.

This selection exercise may be used to generate a reserve list of suitable candidates that may be used to address Organization's similar staffing needs in the future.

Under the direct supervision of the Secretary of the Commission or his/her representative, the post holder will monitor and finalize files assigned to him/her. He/she will also carry out research and draft legal documents.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND ACTIVITIES

DUTY 1/Mission 1 :

• The post holder analyses files assigned to him/her, seeks solutions to problems encountered, and prepares legal opinions.

• He/she studies individual requests assigned to him/her, and also work on other legal matters related to the Commission’s role.

• He/she corresponds with IPSG and the NCBs for the proper administration of the files assigned to him/her.

• He/she ‎prepares studies, minutes of meetings, analysis reports, draft rules and other documents intended for the Commission, the Organization’s bodies (General Secretariat, General Assembly and Executive Committee) or other entities outside the Organization, following specific instructions laid down by the Secretary of the Commission or his/her representative.

• He/she carries out documentary research of a legal nature in a variety of areas for the information of the Secretary of the Commission, his/her representative or members of the Commission.

• He/she ‎may be required to take part in meetings organized by the Commission or by INTERPOL, and speak at conferences and meetings.

DUTY 2/Mission 2:

• He/she performs any other duties in accordance with instructions given by the Secretary of the Commission or his/her representative.

QUALIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

Education and qualification required:

• Higher education in law (Master's, LLM, LLD or equivalent).
• Specialization in data protection or human rights desirable.

Experience required:

• A minimum of three years of relevant experience (experience within a judicial body, international organization, international law firm, or in-house corporate counsel position is desirable) is required. Prior judicial clerkship or equivalent experience such as supporting or advising judges, tribunals, or other dispute resolution/adjudicative bodies, especially in the international arena preferred. 
• Educational or professional experience in one or more of the following fields would be an asset : Data protection, Human rights litigation, Asylum/Refugee law, national criminal law, extradition, international arbitration.

Languages:

• Fluency in English and Arabic is required
• A working knowledge in any other INTERPOL working languages will be an additional asset.

Specific skills:

• Excellent writing skills and proven ability to draft legal documents in English with precision and clarity . Good oral communication skills in English, including a demonstrated ability to clearly and concisely present issues in a clear, concise and organized manner. 
• Demonstrated ability to analyze legal issues and extensive casefiles thoroughly, precisely, and efficiently. 
• Demonstrated ability to conduct legal research on a range of issues, including those involving both national and international law.
• Ability to take an global view.
• Ability to work with autonomy and little supervision where needed, and to work collegially with close collaboration where appropriate. Advanced organizational skills and ability to balance a variety of long-term casework, short-term emergency assignments, and routine daily tasks. 
• Ability to work under pressure and in an international environment.
• Methodical and detail oriented.
• Discretion and diplomacy.
• Clear commitment to adhere to the highest standards of professional integrity and confidentiality in handling sensitive cases/matters, in an oversight function.

Abilities required:

• Word-processing and Internet-research skills.