Application Deadline: December 1st, 2026
Applications are now open for the 2027/2028 International Bureau of the Permanent Court of Arbitration Assistant Legal Counsel Recruitment. The International Bureau of the Permanent Court of Arbitration recruits a limited number of Assistant Legal Counsel on an annual basis. Qualified applicants submitting an application prior to 1 December may be considered for a position beginning ordinarily in September.
Duties
- The duties of Assistant Legal Counsel include the provision of legal advice and services upon request to the Secretary-General and to the legal staff of the International Bureau; assistance with the discharge of the PCA’s functions in matters submitted under the PCA Arbitration Rules, UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules, and other rules of procedure; carrying out drafting and legal research assignments; and any other tasks as directed by the Secretary-General or Deputy Secretary-General/Principal Legal Counsel.
Qualifications
- Applicants should be admitted to practice law in their home jurisdiction with a minimum of two years of experience in legal practice in arbitration or public international law, preferably at a law firm or an arbitral institution.
- Fluency in French or English is essential; knowledge of other languages is desirable (especially Arabic, Chinese, Russian, and Spanish).
- The ideal candidate will have excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Assistant Legal Counsel vacancies are competitive and candidates offered positions will often have qualifications well in excess of these minimums.
Program Duration
- Applications for ALC positions for the period from September 2027 to September 2028 are now open and will close on 1 December 2026.
Recruitment Policy
The PCA is an intergovernmental organization dedicated to serving the international community in the field of dispute resolution. It recruits and employs staff based on the highest standards of competence, integrity, and efficiency.
Vacant posts are filled by nationals of Contracting Parties based on the needs and available resources of the organization, particularly in relation to the nature and size of the PCA’s caseload, which can vary from year to year. Due regard is given to maintaining an appropriate mix of men and women, and the need to seek geographical diversity in order to maintain the international character of the institution.
Only applicants invited for an interview will be contacted.
PCA Locations
- The Hague, the Netherlands
- Vienna, Austria
- Port Louis, Mauritius
- Hanoi, Viet Nam
- Singapore, Singapore
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
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