Senior Legal Associate

UNHCR

Ankara, Turkey
Fully remote
Legal advice and drafting
Research judicial developments
Capacity building activities
The UNHCR is seeking a Senior Legal Associate to support its Protection Unit in Ankara, Turkey, focusing on legal advice and advocacy for refugees. The role requires strong research and drafting skills, as well as knowledge of international refugee law, and is fully remote with a start date of April 1, 2026

Job Summary

  • The Senior Legal Associate will assist the Protection Unit in ensuring protection standards are in line with international standards and support activities in legal aid.
  • The role involves preparing legal advice, drafting position papers, monitoring legal developments, and conducting research on national and regional judicial developments.
  • The incumbent will support capacity-building activities for national actors, including NGOs and lawyers, and may represent the Office externally on protection doctrine and policy.

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The UNHCR is seeking a Senior Legal Associate to support its Protection Unit in Ankara, Turkey, focusing on legal advice and advocacy for refugees. The role requires strong research and drafting skills, as well as knowledge of international refugee law, and is fully remote with a start date of April 1, 2026.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Legal advice and drafting
  • Research judicial developments
  • Capacity building activities
  • Dissemination of legal information
  • Excellent knowledge of Turkish
  • Fluency in English

Nice-to-have

  • Knowledge of other UN languages
  • Knowledge of International Refugee Law
  • Knowledge of Human Rights Law
  • Prior exposure to UNHCR operations

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's or equivalent or higher in Law, Political Science, International Relations, Social Sciences or a related field
  • Minimum 2 years of relevant professional experience
  • Turkish mother tongue and excellent command of English
  • External candidates must be legally present in Türkiye at the time of application, recruitment and hire.

Work Rights

Must be legally present in Türkiye at time of application, recruitment, and hire. Non-Turkish citizens require valid residence permit.

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