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Legal and Policy Assistant

European Commission · Brussels, Belgium

This post in plain words

You would give legal support to Unit HOME.B.4, which works on EU visa policy, in Brussels. The job covers draft laws, citizen complaints and the revision of the Visa Code, in a team of 16 staff.

Temporary agent

Can you apply?

The notice does not list nationality, age or other limits. Eligibility is explained on the linked eligibility page.

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Languages
Very good oral and written English; knowledge of other EU languages is an asset.
Contract
Temporary agent (Temporary Agent 2(b)); duration not stated.

What they ask for:

  • Strong legal and policy analysis skills.
  • Very good oral and written English.
  • Knowledge of the Ordinary Legislative Procedure and EU migration acquis.
  • Excellent organisation and ability to meet short deadlines.
  • Good IT skills, ideally ARES, DECIDE, THEMIS, POETRY and SharePoint.

What you would do

  • Prepare and review draft legislative texts for the Visa Code.
  • Help handle citizen complaints, letters and infringement files.
  • Draft answers to MEP questions, petitions and Ombudsman inquiries.
  • Prepare and follow up inter-service consultations on legal files.
  • Support the Visa Digitalisation proposal and Visa Code revision.

How to apply

Send one PDF with your CV first and the completed application form second, by the deadline. Put the reference HOME/COM/2026/2113 in the email subject, sent to the unit's address on the notice.

Good to know:

  • Late applications are not accepted.
  • Posted in the Visa Code and Local Schengen Cooperation sector.
  • Policy tasks are carried out under the supervision of a Policy Officer.
  • Works with Cabinets, other DGs and outside stakeholders.

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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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