Under the direct supervision of the Acting General Counsel/Legal Director, the Legal Specialist serves as a legal officer dedicated to ensuring that MCA-Kosovo activities comply with obligations of the MCA-Kosovo contained in the Compact and all other applicable laws, regulations and agreements. The position is based in Pristina, Kosovo.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Assist the Acting General Counsel/Legal Director in advising the MCA-Kosovo Board of Directors and MCA-Kosovo senior staff on compact implementation and any legal issues affecting the MCA- Kosovo.
2. Execute a range of activities in the legal function – legal research, preparation of legal documents including briefs, review of contracts, etc. – ensuring responsiveness, transparency, and consistency of service compliant with internal MCC and MCA-Kosovo legal standards and national legal requirements.
3. Assist the Acting General Counsel/Legal Director on provision of services and review of documentation, identifying issues which may impede delivery/consistency/conformity and recommend remedial measures to improve service delivery.
4. Assist the Acting General Counsel/Legal Director in advising MCA-Kosovo managers and staff on guidelines, timelines, and procedures regarding the provision of legal services to build an informed basis for interactions and to support their smooth and sustained operation.
5. Assist the Acting General Counsel/Legal Director in organizing and documenting MCA-Kosovo Board activities, ensuring compliance with established governance guidelines and procedures, and disseminate communications and documentation, as appropriate.
6. Document all legal function activities and issues to support audit, monitoring, and reporting to sustain the different processes/services and strengthen transparency, accountability, and compliance.
7. Maintain legal documents and ensure their accuracy, while also ensuring availability to support audit, budgeting, reporting, and decision-making.