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Job Reference 13/2020

ESA is recruiting a legal officer to join its Internal Market Affairs Directorate (IMA). Additional qualified candidates will also be considered for vacancies foreseen in the Directorate over the next 12-18 months.

IMA is responsible for monitoring the EEA EFTA States to ensure that they comply with their obligations in the field of internal market law. The successful candidates will be assigned responsibility for general surveillance work and case handling regarding the implementation and application of EEA law. Day to day tasks include the examination of complaints, legal conformity assessments, drafting of decisions, opinions and reports.

For this particular vacancy, we are looking for well qualified candidates with experience of dealing with EEA law on the four freedoms, in particular in relation to goods, services and persons. Depending on workload and other requirements, the responsibilities may also cover other general or specific issues relating to EEA law.

The following are essential:

  • University degree in law, or recognised equivalent qualification in law;
  • A minimum of 3-5 years’ relevant professional experience in the private or the public sector;
  • Very good knowledge of the legal framework of the internal market, in particular the four freedoms;
  • Excellent command of written and spoken English (ESA’s working language) as well as proven legal drafting ability;
  • Excellent organisational, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills;
  • Initiative and the ability to work both independently and in a team in an international environment.

The following are desirable:

  • Postgraduate degree in EEA/EU law;
  • Knowledge of and familiarity with the functioning of the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and of the EEA EFTA States;
  • Good understanding of Norwegian, Icelandic or German (the EEA EFTA languages).

Conditions:

This position will be filled in accordance with ESA’s policy on Recruitment Policy available at: https://jobs.eftasurv.int. Former ESA staff members are eligible to apply provided the closing date is at least three years after their departure date. In exceptional circumstances, this requirement may be waived.

The position is placed at grade A4 of ESA’s salary scale, the precise step being determined depending on the relevant experience of the successful candidate, with a likely starting salary of between €95 000 and €100 000 per annum. Depending on personal situation and family status, additional allowances and benefits may apply. Tax conditions are favourable.

Type and duration of appointment: fixed-term contract of three years, renewable for a further three years if desirable and in the interest of ESA. Candidates must be nationals of the States party to the EEA Agreement (EU + EEA EFTA) at the point of application and the time of any offer being made.

ESA actively seeks to promote a healthy work/life balance and a working environment allowing its staff members to develop their professional skills and interests.

Application process:

  • All applications must be made online at: https://jobs.eftasurv.int;
  • Deadline for applications: 28 June 2020 (midnight CET);
  • Interviews: July 2020;
  • Start date: As soon as possible.

Questions regarding the post may be addressed to Gabrielle Somers, Deputy Director Internal Market Affairs on +32 (0)2 286 1876/gas@eftasurv.int.

Questions regarding the recruitment process may be addressed to Kathryn Bryan, Head of HR, on +32 (0)2 286 1832/kbr@eftasurv.int.

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The Company

EFTA Surveillance Authority

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Belgium

About The Job

Location:
Brussels , Belgium
Contract type:
Full Time
Experience:
2-5 Years
Deadline:
Expired
Department:
Legal

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