Legal Officer – Copyright Law Division

About the role

The Legal Officer will support WIPO Member States in aligning national copyright legislation with international treaty obligations. Based in Geneva, the incumbent will work within the Copyright Law Division of the Copyright and Creative Industries Sector, contributing to the development of a balanced global copyright framework.

Key responsibilities

• Provide legal and policy assistance to Member States for the implementation of WIPO‑administered copyright and related rights treaties.
• Review and analyse national legislation and draft regulations for consistency with treaty obligations.
• Conduct research and analytical studies on legislative and policy needs of countries and regional groups.
• Develop reference materials, model provisions, templates, checklists and other tools to streamline legislative assistance.
• Monitor policy developments and undertake legal research on selected copyright topics.
• Maintain relationships with national copyright offices, Member State representatives and other stakeholders.
• Prepare Secretariat documents and support the organization of conferences, seminars and workshops.

Required profile

• Advanced degree in law, preferably with a focus on intellectual property or copyright.
• Experience in legislative drafting, policy analysis or treaty implementation.
• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with international partners and stakeholders.

Required skills