Legal and Policy Officer
European Commission · Brussels, Belgium
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This post in plain words
You would help shape EU rules on personal data protection in the Data Protection unit of the Directorate-General for Justice and Consumers in Brussels. The job covers files linked to AI, health, financial services and law enforcement, and involves working with many EU and national partners.
Can you apply?
The notice does not say who can apply. It refers to a separate eligibility page for the full rules.
As a general rule, posts in the EU institutions and agencies are open only to citizens of EU Member States. Exceptions →
- Languages
- Excellent English, written and spoken; working knowledge of French or German is an asset
- Education
- Not stated in the notice; see the eligibility page
- Experience
- Prior experience monitoring EU legislation and policies is required; number of years not stated
- Contract
- Temporary agent (Temporary Agent 2b); duration not stated
What they ask for:
- Very good knowledge of EU law, especially data protection law
- Prior experience monitoring the implementation of EU legislation and policies
- In-depth understanding of data protection in AI and other new technologies
- Excellent written and spoken English, with good drafting skills
- Ability to manage several files and deliver under tight deadlines
What you would do
- Follow legal, policy and technology changes that affect personal data processing
- Formulate policy and draft suggestions on initiatives from other Commission services
- Liaise with Commission services, EU bodies, national administrations, industry and civil society
- Represent the Commission in relevant fora
- Manage several files at once with colleagues in a dynamic unit
How to apply
Send one PDF to the unit mailbox before the deadline, with your CV first and the completed application form second. Put the reference JUST/COM/2026/1424 in the subject line.
Good to know:
- No applications are accepted after the publication deadline
- The place of assignment is Brussels
- Familiarity with the e-privacy Directive would be an asset
How this kind of post works
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We wrote this summary automatically from the official notice, published by EU Careers (eu-careers.europa.eu). Only the official notice counts: read it before you apply.