Senior Legal Associate

UNHCR

Ankara, Turkey
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Legal advice and drafting
Research and analysis of legal developments
Support for protection standards
** UNHCR is seeking a Senior Legal Associate based in Ankara, Turkey, to support the Protection Unit in ensuring compliance with international legal standards regarding refugee protection. The role involves legal research, drafting legal documents, and capacity building for national stakeholders, requiring fluency in Turkish and English along with relevant experience in protection, asylum, or migration law. **

Job Summary

  • The Senior Legal Associate will assist the Protection Unit in ensuring protection standards align with international norms and support activities in legal aid.
  • Responsibilities include preparing legal advice, drafting position papers, monitoring legal developments, and conducting research on national and regional judicial trends.
  • The role involves supporting capacity-building activities for national actors, including NGOs and lawyers, and representing the Office externally on protection doctrine as needed.

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** UNHCR is seeking a Senior Legal Associate based in Ankara, Turkey, to support the Protection Unit in ensuring compliance with international legal standards regarding refugee protection. The role involves legal research, drafting legal documents, and capacity building for national stakeholders, requiring fluency in Turkish and English along with relevant experience in protection, asylum, or migration law. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Legal advice and drafting
  • Research and analysis of legal developments
  • Support for protection standards
  • Capacity building for national actors
  • Excellent knowledge of Turkish and English

Nice-to-have

  • Knowledge of other UN languages
  • Knowledge of International Refugee Law
  • Familiarity with UNHCR operations
  • Good computer skills

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 2 years relevant professional experience
  • Bachelor's or equivalent or higher in Law or related field
  • Excellent knowledge of Turkish and fluency in English
  • Legal research and drafting skills
  • Ability to work in a team

Work Rights

External candidates must be legally present in Türkiye at the time of application, recruitment, and hire. Non-Turkish citizens must upload valid residence permits.

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