Assistant Legal Officer

IP Disputes Section, WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center, IP and Innovation Ecosystems Sector

Grade - P1

Contract Duration - 1 year

Duty Station : SG-Singapore

Publication Date : 06-Aug-2025 Application Deadline : 20-Aug-2025, 4:59:00 PM

**1.**Organizational Context**

a. **Organizational Setting**

Coordinating with other vertical and horizontal WIPO sectors, the IP and Innovation Ecosystems Sector (IES) is responsible for helping Member States develop their IP and innovation ecosystems to drive enterprise and economic growth. IES is also responsible for providing support for researchers and innovators, as well as enterprises, including SMEs, in IP commercialization and otherwise using IP for business growth; issues relating to the emergence of IP as an asset class; and the development of advisory expertise in these and related areas, for example, in national IP strategies.

Within IES, the position is located in the IP Disputes Section of the WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center which provides services for the resolution of intellectual property and technology disputes between private parties through methods other than court litigation. The IP Disputes Section is responsible for the administration of mediation, arbitration and expert determination cases filed with the Center and various related aspects of the development and promotion of WIPO alternative dispute resolution.

b. **Purpose Statement**

The incumbent assists in the legal and organizational work of the Center, including contributing to the development of Center-supported dispute resolution policies tailored to local and regional needs and assisting in their implementation.

c. **Reporting Lines**

The incumbent works under the supervision of the Head of the IP Disputes Section and is based in the Center's Office in Singapore.

d. **Work Relations**

The incumbent works in close coordination with members of the Center and other areas of WIPO including the WIPO Singapore Office (WSO), IP authorities of Member States and other IP stakeholders in ASEAN.

**2.**Duties and Responsibilities**

The incumbent will perform the following principal duties:
**a.**Assist in the promotion in Singapore and in the region of WIPO Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) services.

**b.**Assist in the development of materials on WIPO ADR for conferences and training programs. Promote participation at and attend such events, maintain contact with participants.

**c.**Assist in the development and promotion of new Center-supported dispute resolution policies tailored to local and regional needs and assist in the implementation of such policies.

**d.**Contribute to the administration of mediation, arbitration and expert determination cases filed with the Center.

**e.**Provide procedural guidance in relation to WIPO alternative dispute resolution in response to queries received based on the relevant policies in place.

**f.**Keep abreast of developments, undertake legal and marketing research in local and regional dispute resolution practices relevant to potential demand for the Center's services and contribute to publications on IP alternative dispute resolution.

**g.**Perform other related duties as required.

**3.**Requirements**

**Education (Essential)**

First-level university degree in law.

**Education (Desirable)**

University degree including studies in intellectual property and/or alternative dispute resolution.

**Experience (Essential)**

Relevant professional experience, including experience in intellectual property and/or alternative dispute resolution in a law firm, court or department or agency.

**Language (Essential)**

Excellent (written and spoken) knowledge of English.

**Language (Desirable)**

Ability to work in other WIPO languages.

**Job Related Competencies (Essential)**

Good understanding of intellectual property and alternative dispute resolution.

An understanding of the use of information technology in the context of dispute resolution processes.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Flexibility and team spirit. Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure. Ease and tact in personal contacts at all levels.

**Job Related Competencies (Desirable)**

Good understanding of the procedures applicable to the work of the work unit.

**4.**Organizational Competencies**

1. Communicating effectively.

2. Showing team spirit.

3. Demonstrating integrity.

4. Valuing diversity.

5. Producing results.

6. Showing service orientation.

7. Seeing the big picture.

8. Seeking change and innovation.

9. Developing yourself and others.

**5.**Inform**ation**

**Annual salary**:
**P1**

Annual salary

$37,460

Post adjustment

$26,259

Total Salary

$63,719

Currency USD

Please refer to WIPO’s Staff Regulation and Rules for detailed information concerning salaries, benefits and allowances.

**Additional Information**

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