Title of Assignment: Junior Legal Consultant
Name of unit/sector: WIPO Judicial Institute, IP and Innovation Ecosystems Sector (IES) ย
Place of Assignment: WIPO HQ, Geneva, Switzerland
Expected places of travel (if applicable): N/A
Expected duration of assignment: March 1, 2026 to December 18, 2026
1. Objective of the assignment
The Consultant will support the work of the WIPO Judicial Institute in providing judicial resources, technical assistance, and fora for judicial exchange. ย The Consultant will provide technical assistance on national and regional regulatory and policy considerations for the judiciary and further the development of supporting resources, such as the IP Judicial Structures & Procedures tool. ย The Consultant will also support the organization of the annual WIPO IP Judges Forum and the development of the WIPO IP Benchbook for Ukraine.
The assignment is limited in duration and is intended to address the ad hoc projects listed below.
2. Deliverables/services
a) Contribute to the development and launch of the new WIPO resource, IP Judicial Structures & Procedures, designed to support understanding of how different jurisdictions structure and operate their IP adjudication systems. ย The Consultant will:ย
- draft, review, and revise country drafts of selected jurisdictions;
- provide support for the online publication of the country-specific content in the new tool; and
- support the organization of an official launch activity.
b) Provide technical assistance on national and regional regulatory and policy considerations for the judiciary.
c) Support the production and completion of the copyright chapter, and advance work on other chapters as appropriate, of the WIPO IP Benchbook for Ukraine. ย The Consultant will coordinate the work of external and internal partners, review, revise, and harmonize drafts, and conduct research. ย
d) Support the organization and execution of the annual WIPO IP Judges Forum, to be held on October 13 and 14, including the preparation of materials, such as case summaries of judgments, letters, speaker biographies, and the program.
e) Provide general programmatic support for the work of the WIPO Judicial Institute during the assignment period.
3. Reporting
The Consultant will report to the Legal Officer of the WIPO Judicial Institute, in the IP and Innovation Ecosystems Sector (IES).
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4. Profile (e.g. area of specialization/expertise, specific knowledge/skills/experience)
Education:ย
Essential: First-level university degree (in law or another field). An advanced university degree in law would be considered as an advantage.
Experience:ย
Essential: At least one year of relevant professional experience in law, including experience in legal writing.
Desirable: Experience in an international organization would be an advantage.
Knowledge:
Essential: Excellent knowledge of legal issues in intellectual property.
Languages:ย
Essential: Fluency in English, including excellent legal writing and analysis.
Desirable: Fluency in French would be an advantage.
Essential skills:
1. Discretion and good diplomatic skills.
2. Interpersonal skills with the ability to work well in a multicultural team.
3. Organizational skills with the ability to work under pressure and to respect deadlines.
4. Confident user of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, Sharepoint, and PowerPoint and the Internet.
5. Duration of contract and payment
March 1, 2026 to December 18, 2026, at a 100% activity rate. ย The contract may be renewed based on performance, organizational needs, and budget availability.
Applicants are requested to provide an indication of their remuneration expectations as a daily rate in Swiss francs (CHF).
6. Other information
ICS Consultants fall outside the coverage of employment contracts for WIPO Staff members and are not subject to the WIPO Staff Regulations and Rules. The Consultant has no entitlement to vacation or sick leave, except for WIPO official holidays, or to medical insurance or staff pension. Absences from work will be unpaid.