Legal Counsel – Governance & International Law

About the role

The Pacific Community (SPC) seeks a Legal Counsel to support its governance, legal and risk management functions across all locations. You will advise on employee relations, contracts, funding arrangements, international law and other legal matters, helping to embed a robust regulatory framework that aligns with SPC’s strategic objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Provide specialised written and oral legal advice on internal governance, contracts and international law.
• Draft, review and maintain memoranda, contracts, templates and other legal instruments.
• Conduct extensive legal research, prepare opinions, briefs, reports and correspondence.
• Contribute to the development, review and improvement of policies, guidelines, templates and governance documents.
• Deliver outreach, education and training to raise awareness of SPC’s legal obligations and governance framework.
• Build strong collaborative relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Required profile

• Demonstrated ability to provide high‑quality legal advice to diverse organisational units.
• Experience preparing and reviewing legal documents and contracts.
• Proven research and analytical skills in international and administrative law.
• Capability to develop and deliver training on legal and governance topics.
• Strong collaborative and communication skills for working across multiple locations.

Required skills