LEGAL OFFICER

DUTY STATION:                Brcko

GRADE:                               8

CONTRACT TYPE:            National

PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF POSITION:

Legal Officer, under the direct supervision and guidance of the Head of Section, reviews Entity legislation and drafts new laws to replace Entity laws in accordance with the Final Award and the Statute of the Brcko District.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

·        Review Entity laws currently applicable in the Brcko District in particular in the field of economics, recommend appropriate measures for their harmonization and reform within the District and, under the guidance of the Head of Section, draft appropriate legislation; 

·        Provide legal advice to the Brcko District Government on the implementation of District legislation and draft necessary by-laws;

·        Follow developments throughout the country in the fields of VAT and Income tax, draft appropriate legislation for the Brcko District and advise on its implementation;

·        Advise on the implementation of the laws on excise and sales tax and draft necessary amendments to existing legislation;

·        Advise on the implementation of the Agreement on Creating a Single Economic Space in the Field of Petroleum Products between the Entities and the Brcko District;

·        Provide legal advice on the implementation of the Final Award;

·        Liaise with District authorities, advise on their development, negotiate and review agreements with the Entities that have financial implications for the Brcko District.

Special Support

·        Provide assistance to all other OHR, Final Award Office Sections as directed by the Head of Section;

·        Harmonize and reform Entity laws as directed by the Head of Section.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS:          

·        Law Degree;

·        At least three years of experience in practicing law, preferably in the area of business law;

·        Understanding of the Final Award and the Statute of the Brcko District;

·        Familiarity with EU law;

·        Excellent command of English;

·        Good drafting skills;

·        Excellent communication skills.

Any personnel with the above qualifications should provide (in English) a CV with a one-page cover letter and references to the following: