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The European Union Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA) is an operational EU Agency that brings together colleagues from a broad array of different backgrounds and expertise all contributing to one of the most important and ambitious projects ever undertaken by the EU. We are committed to implement the EU Space Programme and turn the EU space ambitions into a reality.

The Legal and Procurement Department steers the legal dimension and ensures the overall follow-up of all EUSPA legal activities, and provides legal advice on all EUSPA policies. The department assists all other departments in procurement and grant activities, contract preparation, negotiation and interpretation.

ABOUT THE JOB 

The agency is looking for a Legal and Procurement Officer 

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Legal and Procurement Officer will be in charge of supporting the Agency in all tasks of the Legal and Procurement Department, in particular:

• Provide legal and procedural advice to ensure that the EUSPA acts within its statutory and regulatory obligations;
• Provide legal advice to the Agency’s operational and administrative departments;
• Identify legal issues associated with EUSPA’s activities to prevent the Agency incurring legal risks and develop solutions;
• Advise on issues potentially giving rise to litigation, provide legal advice and manage litigation cases at administrative and judicial level, as well as support the representation of EUSPA before local courts and the European Court of Justice;
• Contribute to the identification, assessment and management of potential risks associated with EUSPA legal, procurement and contract management activities;
• Provide expert advice on procurement, grants and prizes;
• Coordinate calls for tenders and calls for grants in line with standard best practices;
• Follow up on contract implementation and performance throughout the lifecycle of contracts;
• Ensure that all purchases of goods or services comply with the applicable regulatory framework;
• Provide legal advice and support the interfaces with key stakeholders (e.g. Administrative Board, Security Accreditation Board, European Commission, European Space Agency);
• Provide support when requested, in leading and coordinating specific areas, practices, projects and/or teams;
• Represent the Legal and Procurement Department in external meetings, working groups, conferences, seminars, networks and report to management;
• Contribute to general tasks of the Agency, such as planning, budgeting and reporting;
• Assist with management of external support or advisers;
• Contribute to the preparation and development of internal rules and procedures, as well as high-level document management.

In addition, he/she will be required to perform any other tasks assigned by the Head of Legal and Procurement Department

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION

The selection procedure is open to applicants who satisfy the following eligibility criteria, on the closing date for application:

1. A level of education which corresponds to completed university studies attested by a diploma when the normal period of university education is four years or more
   OR
   A level of education which corresponds to completed university studies attested by a diploma and at least one year of appropriate professional experience when the normal period of university education is three years
2. In addition to the above, appropriate professional experience of at least six years after obtaining the required diploma
3. Be a national of a Member State of the European Union, Iceland or Norway
4. Be entitled to his or her full rights as a citizen
5. Have fulfilled any obligations imposed by the applicable laws concerning military service
6. Meet the character requirements for the duties involved
7. Have a thorough knowledge of one of the languages of the European Union and a satisfactory knowledge of another language of the European Union to the extent necessary for the performance of his/her duties
8. Be physically fit to perform the duties linked to the post

SELECTION CRITERIA

All eligible applications, according to the afore-mentioned criteria, will be assessed against the requirements listed below solely based on the information provided by the candidates in their application.

The Selection Board responsible for this selection will determine the criteria to be assessed in the various phases of the selection procedure (assessment of the application forms, interview and written test) prior to being granted access to the names of the applicants.

When filling the online application, candidates are expected to clearly include elements that demonstrate that their profile matches the requirements below.

Professional experience and expertise

1. University degree in Law;
2. Knowledge and experience of the EU legal and institutional framework;
3. Extensive experience in the provision of legal advice and in drafting, negotiation, interpretation and enforcement of contracts (including complex legal constructions);
4. Proven experience in procurement/grant and contract management including high-tech and/or high value contracts;
5. Knowledge (by training or experience) of the field of protection of intellectual property;
6. Excellent command of both written and spoken English;

Required competencies

1. Motivation;
2. Strong professional integrity and service-oriented attitude;
3. Sense of proactive initiative and team spirit;
4. Self-control under pressure in demanding situations and ability to handle numerous simultaneous tasks with a solution-driven attitude;
5. Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

In order to consider your application valid, you are required to log in and submit application through the Agency e-recruitment portal https://www.euspa.europa.eu/euspa/careers

A full job description and further information on the application procedure can be found here: Legal and Procurement Officer - EUSPA Job Opportunities (europa.eu)

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