Vacancy in the Permanent Court of Arbitration - Deputy General Counsel -
The International Bureau of the Permanent Court of Arbitration is currently considering applications for the position of Deputy General Counsel.
Qualifications
Advanced university degree in law, with admission to practice in at least one jurisdiction of a Member State. A minimum of 9 years of progressively responsible professional legal experience in the practice of law either in the legal office of an international organization, or in a law firm, or the legal office of a Government is required. Knowledge of public international law, the law of international organizations, and/or arbitration is desirable. Excellence in drafting and negotiating legal texts, as well as superior analytical, verbal communication, and inter-personal skills are required. Fluency in written and spoken English is essential. Good working knowledge of French is desirable. Good working knowledge of Spanish and/or any other major language is a plus.
Duties and Responsibilities
As a senior member of the International Bureau of thePermanent Court of Arbitration, located at the Peace Palace in The Hague, the duties of this post include the following:
Management and Supervision: (1) Manage arbitral and other proceedings conducted under the auspices of the PCA, including by acting as Registrar or Secretary to arbitral tribunals. As Registrar or Secretary, members of the International Bureau perform or oversee administrative and research tasks on behalf of tribunals, organize and attend hearings, edit arbitral awards and procedural orders, and manage tribunal accounts. (2) Supervise junior lawyers, legal interns, and staff and provide guidance in their work, either in connection with legal proceedings administered by the PCA, or in connection with other projects undertaken by the PCA in accordance with its mandate as an institution devoted to the peaceful resolution of international disputes, such as drafting new procedural rules. (3) Assist and advise the Secretary-General on recruiting, personnel, and administrative matters, and in the overall management of the Permanent Court of Arbitration.
Administration: (1) Provide legal advice and drafting work with respect to internal rules and regulations of the PCA. (2) Draft and negotiate international agreements and other arrangements entered into by the PCA with States and other bodies or organizations. (3) Assist and advise the Secretary-General in preparation of the PCA budget. (4) Draft PCA Administrative Council and Budget Committee documents, and attend and advise concerning meetings of the Administrative Council and the Budget Committee.
Outreach and representational duties: (1) Present papers and participate in conferences on issues related to arbitration, public international law, and other matters within the mandate of the Permanent Court of Arbitration. (2) Engage in outreach with practitioners, governments, NGOs, other international organizations, student groups, and the general public about arbitration and the history, role, and activities of the Permanent Court of Arbitration. (3) Represent the PCA at diplomatic meetings and other functions.
Remuneration
Depending on professional background and experience a competitive compensation is offered for this senior post. Permanent Court of Arbitration salary levels are derived from the “Basic salary scales for OECD staff”, with an adjustment for the cost of living for The Netherlands.
Interested individuals are invited to submit a curriculum vitae with covering letter (preferably by e-mail) by March 17, 2006 to:
Mr. R. van Eekelen
Permanent Court of Arbitration
Carnegieplein 2.
Peace Palace.
2517 KJ The Hague.
The Netherlands.
E-mail: rvaneekelen(at)pca-cpa.org.
