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General Counsel

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We're looking for a General Counsel (50%) to provide high quality legal advice to WWF International on the full range of legal issues relevant to its work.

Location:

WWF International in Gland (near Geneva), Switzerland.



Main responsibilities:

  • Provide legal opinion and counsel, and serve as a trusted advisor to the various departments at WWF International on issues related to intellectual property, brand and trademark protection, corporate partnerships, ICT technologies, litigation, contract negotiation, etc.
  • Collaborate with WWF’s existing legal advisers to ensure WWF can access expertise on the range of legal issues which might arise

What you need:


Required Qualifications

  • Appropriate tertiary legal qualifications to the level of Masters;
  • 10-15 years working experience the private sector and/or NGO sector;
  • Strong experience in intellectual property, trade-mark, computer and information technology
    law;
  • Excellent knowledge of Swiss law and working experience in International law.

Required Skills and Competencies

  • Ability to deliver outcomes and solutions through external partners;
  • Excellent communication, negotiation and diplomatic skills;
  • Proven ability to influence through mentoring, guidance and persuasion;
  • Strong organisational skills and the ability to lead within a virtual, external team;
  • Excellent relationships building skills; ability to adapt to particular situations
  • Excellent command of English and French and a working knowledge of other languages;
  • Real interest in conservation;
  • Adheres to WWF’s values, which are: Knowledgeable, Optimistic, Determined and Engaging..

How to apply?

Please consult the attached job description for more information on the position.

Email a cover letter and CV to recruitments@wwfint.org


Please make sure you add the following reference in your e-mail subject line: Ref: General Counsel

Deadline for applications: 22 April 2012