Legal Expert

Mekong River Commission (MRC)

Vientiane, Laos 🇱🇦

Consultant Type:Individual Consultant
Work location:MRC Secretariat, Vientiane
Division:Administration Division
Duration/Contract type:12 months
Consultancy Type:Special Service
Date posted:30 September 2025
Closing date:29 October 2025
  • Advanced degree in Law (at least Master of Laws, a postgraduate Law degree or equivalent) with specialization in International law, Public international law, or related fields.
  • Minimum 10 years of professional experience in legal advisory roles, preferably within Inter-Governmental Organisations (IGO) and/or International Organisations.
  • Extensive knowledge of international treaties, diplomatic law, international public law, and related legal frameworks.
  • Experience drafting and negotiating complex international contracts and agreements.
  • Proven ability to interpret and apply international, regional, and national laws relevant to IGO and/or International Organisations.
  • Strong analytical, communication, presentation and negotiation skills.
  • Fluency in English (speaking, writing, reading and listening).
  • Prior experience advising multi-national and/or multilateral organisations is an asset.
  • Compliance with all MRC’s Rules and Regulations regarding Consultancy Management and Contract Monitoring and Closure.
  • Immediate availability will be considered an advantage.

Interested applicants can find more information about the position in the Terms of Reference at the bottom of this page.

The MRC is an equal-opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Women are especially encouraged to apply. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.

Application procedures:

The application, in a single PDF file, must include:

  1. A cover letter (not longer than 1.5 pages) that outlines clearly how the candidate meets the requirements of the position. The position Title and Division must also be indicated.
  2. A detailed CV that must not be longer than five (5) pages.
  3. An Application Form by registering at the following: MRC APPLICATION LINK

More Information

13 days remaining

Apply by 29 October, 2025

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