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The recruitment policy of the WTO is to seek to attract and retain staff members  
offering the highest standards of competence, efficiency and integrity.  
As an Equal Opportunities Employer, the WTO gives full regard to merit and div ersity.  
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Vacancy Notice No .:  EXT/F/17-18 Issued on:  15 March  2017  
 
Title:   Legal  Analyst  Application Deadline (CET):  12 April 2017  
 
Grade:   6 
 Division:   Intellectual Property , Gov ernment 
Procurement and Competition  
(266)  Contract Type:   Fixed -term 
 
Starting Salary:   CHF 83,548 net per annum  
(approximate)  Duration:   Two years with the possibility of 
extension  
 
Other 
Conditions:  In accordance with WTO Staff Regulations and Staff Rules and WTO Pension Plan 
Regulations.  
The World Trade Organization offers an attractive compensation package 
including an annual net salary (subject to mandatory deductions for pension 
contributions and health insurance), dependency benefits, pension pla n, health 
insurance scheme, separation grant, and 30 days annual leave.  Benefits for 
internationally recruited staff may include travel and removal expenses on 
appointment and separation, installation grant, education grant, rental subsidy, 
and home leave . 
Additional information on the compensation package is provided on the 
WTO website:  
http://www.wto.org/english/thewto_e/vacan_e/comp_package_e.pdf . 
 
The Secretariat of the WTO is seeking to fill a position of Legal   Analyst within  the Trade -
Related Aspe cts of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS)  and Intellectual Property Group 
of the Intellectual Property , Government Procurement and Competition  Division .   
 
General Functions  
 
Under the supervision of the Director  and other senior professional staff , the incumbent will have 
primary responsibility of focusing on the law of intellectual property, on the law of the WTO 
Agreement  on TRIPS  and related international conventions, and on legal, economic and policy 
issues concerning intellectual property within the  international trade system; the incumbent may 
also assist in  selected aspects of competition policy and government procurement.  Key 
accountabilities will include:  
 
1. Undertaking legal , economic and policy analysis and research, contributing to and drafti ng 
briefing, technical assistance, outreach and analytical materials in the area  of intellectual property, 
TRIPS Agreement and related areas ; and providing legal analysis and background research  for 
dispute settlement panels. The incumbent  will contribute to the development of a systematic 
institutional information resource on the jurisprudence of the TRIPS Agreement and its 
implementation in the laws and legal systems of WTO Members, and will contribute to research 
and analysis on the interplay between the  economic dimension of intellectual property, legal 
aspects of intellectual property law, and the law and economics of international trade. Additional 
responsibilities will include technical and analytical support on other trade policy issues addressed 
by the Division  and their interaction with cross -cutting issues such as public health, development 
and the environment . 
 
2. Contributing to the substantive, diplomatic and procedural aspects of the preparation, 
conduct and follow -up of official meetings, incl uding those of the Regular and Special Sessions of 
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3. Contributing to the processing, collation, improved management, and analysis of 
notifications of intellectual property legislation and measures, and other monitoring and trad e 
policy information in the area of intellectual property, and in upgrading and improving usability of 
related information bases , notification gateways for Members,  and related information tools 
managed by the Division.  
 
4. Contributing to, and developing , tailored , empirically based studies and training materials for 
technical assistance and training missions in the field of intellectual property  law and policy , with a 
particular focus on enhanced use of WTO notification and review materials ; participating  in 
seminars, symposia , workshops and intergovernmental meetings on related topics both inside and 
outside the Organization  as required . 
 
5. Under the supervision of more senior professionals, providing advice and information on 
intellectual property and T RIPS Agreement matters to WTO Member delegations, Secretariat 
colleagues, WTO senior management and other intergovernmental organizations; responding to 
requests from both within and outside the Secretariat for advice and assistance on the law, 
economics a nd policy of i ntellectual property matters.  
 
6. Assisting with responses to requests by members of the public for information, and a ssisting 
in the on -going maintenance and upgrading of the WTO website in the area of TRIPS . 
 
7. Deepening expertise in techn ical subject -matter relating to the work of the Division, with a 
strong concentration on the legal, economic and policy dimensions  of intellectual property, based 
on a thorough understanding of the law.  
 
8. Providing support to the Division's outreach acti vities, through preparing  presentations , 
briefings and various forms of written materials.  
 
 
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS  
 
Education:  
 
Advanced university degree  (or basic university degree combined with professional qualifications 
equivalent to an advanced un iversity degree)  in law  with a specialization in intellectual property 
law, including its international and domestic dimensions,  with preference for a published record of 
research experience and knowledge of economics  related to intellectual property . Familiarity with 
the law, policy and institutional context of international trade and and familiarity with the 
multilateral system are also desirable . 
 
Knowledge and Skills:  
 
Evidence of a wide -ranging interest in and knowledge of the legal, economic  and polic y dimension 
of intellectual property and its relationship with international trade; a demonstrated capacity to 
undertake analytical research of a high standard  suitable for publication ; and a proven ability to 
write well , accurately  and clearly , including on technical subjects for a non -technical audience.  
 
Knowledge of  the legal principles of the intellectual property system and the multilateral trade law 
system, and in particular of the TRIPS Agreement and other international intellectual property 
instrum ents.  
 
The position requires the following interpersonal capabilities : ability to persuade others to a point 
of view using facts ; ability t o present technical facts to knowledgeable specialised audience ; 
capacity  to face and cope with conflict situations  with colleagues  in a multicultural context;  ability  
to work as a member of a team, relating to others, while working independently to  achieve 
individual  objectives ; ability to relate to and build relationships with colleagues ; and capacity for 
tact and ef fective oral communication in a multicultural and international setting .   
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Work Experience:  
 
Minimum two years' relevant  professional experience  in the law, economics and/or policy of 
intellectual property, preferably within an international trade setting  and with a strong preference 
for at least some exposure to the practice of law in this field .  
 
Languages:  
 
Excellent command of English , both oral and written . Good working knowledge of one or both of 
the other WTO languages (French and Spanish) would be  an asset.   
 
Additional Information:  
 
Only applications from nationals of WTO Members will be accepted.  
 
The WTO may use various communication technologies such as video or teleconference for the 
assessment and evaluation of candidates. The recruitment pro cess may also involve the use of 
various forms of testing, assessment centres, interviews and reference checks.  
 
Candidates not selected whose performance in the selection process nevertheless shows them to 
be suitable for a similar position may be kept on  a roster for up to 1 8 months, and may 
subsequently be called upon as and when the need arises for additional resources.  
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APPLICANTS MAY BE REQUIRED TO SIT A WRITTEN EXAMINATION  
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APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED DIRECTLY IF SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW  
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Please note that all candidates must complete an o nline application  form.  
To apply, please visit the WTO's E -Recruitment website at: https://erecruitment.wto.org . 
The system provides instructions for online application procedures.  
 
All applicants are encouraged to apply online as soon as possible after the vac ancy has  
been posted and well before the closing date – Central European Time (CET) –  
stated in the vacancy announcement.  
 
PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE  
CLOSING DATE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED  
 
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