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Legal Officer

European Commission (Paymaster Office) · Brussels, Belgium

This post in plain words

You will work in the legal team of Unit PMO.8 in Brussels. You will give legal advice on pay, travel expense and end of service rights for PMO staff and handle complaints and requests.

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Can you apply?

The notice does not state nationality or age limits. Eligibility details are in a PDF at the end of the vacancy page.

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Languages
Operational English or French is essential; good knowledge of the other is a strong advantage; any other EU language is an asset.
Education
Not stated in the notice.
Experience
Proven experience in EU administrative law and in legal analysis; number of years not stated.
Contract
Contract agent FG IV. First contract of 1 year, may be renewed; a second renewal leads to an indefinite contract.

What they ask for:

  • Proven experience in administrative law at EU level
  • Proven experience in legal analysis
  • Strong organisation and ability to manage several tasks and deadlines
  • Operational English or French, with good knowledge of the other
  • Discretion with sensitive and confidential information
  • Reliability, integrity and attention to detail

What you would do

  • Analyse legal issues on entry, expat allowance, travel and end of service rights
  • Track new guidelines, case law and procedures relevant to PMO work
  • Draft briefing notes, documents and presentations on these legal issues
  • Examine draft replies to complaints and European Ombudsman cases
  • Work with DG HR, the Legal Service and other institutions' legal services
  • Represent PMO in negotiations and meetings under supervision

How to apply

Send one PDF with your CV first and the completed application form second, by the deadline, to the selection address given in the notice, quoting the reference.

Good to know:

  • The first contract lasts 1 year; renewal depends on the interest of the service.
  • The post is based in Brussels.
  • Eligibility and recruitment steps are in a PDF at the end of the vacancy page.
  • Knowledge of the EU Staff Regulations is an asset.

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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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