The Permanent Bureau of the Hague Conference on Private International Law (HCCH) is seeking a Diplomat Lawyer, with the following qualifications:
- Outstanding academic record and expertise in private international law (PIL);
- Excellent knowledge of the ongoing “Judgments Project” of the HCCH;
- Other areas of (PIL) expertise: civil procedural law, including issues of jurisdiction in civil and commercial matters and information technology aspects related to these areas; good knowledge of Intellectual Property law; familiarity with Family Law and related Hague Children’s Conventions desirable; good comparative law background (substantive and procedural); good knowledge of public international law including the law of treaties; experience in international negotiations is desirable;
- Excellent drafting capabilities (dissertation and / or Ph.D., law review or other publication experience will be taken into account);
- At least 15 years of relevant post-qualification experience in academia, law practice, domestic administration, and/or in an intergovernmental organisation;
- Complete fluency both spoken and written, in at least one of the working languages of the Conference (French or English), with good command of the other; knowledge of other languages desirable.
The selected candidate will oversee the completion of the “Judgments Project” and subsequent efforts to promote the Convention. His or her portfolio will also include work relating to the 2005 Choice of Court Convention and the Hague Principles, and any other legal work of the Permanent Bureau as required. He or she will be part of the senior management team and assure a good, co-operative working atmosphere, conducive to team work and efficient communications, both within the Permanent Bureau and in relations with representatives of States and Organisations (respect of the Permanent Bureau’s core values is essential). The selected candidate will represent the HCCH in dealings with Members as well as other stakeholders and interested parties. He or she will also be expected to assist with the administration of the Permanent Bureau.
The position requires frequent travel to both neighbouring and distant countries.
