Case Handler Officer
European Commission · Brussels, Belgium
This post in plain words
This temporary agent job is in unit COMP.F.4 Mergers of DG Competition in Brussels. The case handler checks company mergers in transport and other service sectors and helps write policy and laws.
Can you apply?
The notice does not say who can apply. Check the eligibility page linked from the notice for nationality and other conditions.
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- Languages
- Very good English, written and oral (essential); good German and/or Italian (an asset)
- Education
- Not stated in the notice; a background in law is highly desirable
- Experience
- Experienced candidate wanted; merger control experience in private practice is a strong advantage
- Contract
- Temporary agent 2(b); duration not stated in the notice
What they ask for:
- Strong analytical skills and proven drafting skills
- Ability to deliver output within tight deadlines
- Open-minded team player with a sense of initiative
- Track record of passing on knowledge to colleagues
- Very good written and oral English
What you would do
- Investigate merger cases and draft Commission decisions
- Assess the likely effect of mergers on competition
- Hold meetings with parties, lawyers and market players
- Help develop and monitor competition policy and legislation
- Represent competition policy, including at international level
How to apply
Send one PDF with your CV first and the completed application form second, by email before the deadline. Put the reference COMP/COM/2026/1930 in the subject line.
Good to know:
- The post is based in Brussels, Belgium
- Case handlers work in teams with a case assistant and a case manager
- May also work on other merger sectors or cross-unit policy groups
- Send all documents by the publication deadline
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.
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