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Legal Officer

European Commission · Brussels, Belgium

This post in plain words

The Legal Officer will support the Defence Industry and Space department (DG DEFIS) in Unit DEFIS.A.1 with legal work on EU defence industry policy and defence innovation. The job is based in Brussels and focuses on contracts, legislation and complex, sensitive policy files.

Contract agent

Can you apply?

The notice does not state nationality or age limits. The full eligibility rules are in a PDF linked from the page, which we have not seen here.

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Languages
English C1 (oral fluency and advanced legal drafting) and French B2 (working knowledge)
Education
Bachelor's degree · A recognised university degree (or equivalent) in law
Experience
At least 2 years of job-related professional experience at national or international level, including designing or implementing policy or legislation
Contract
Contract agent (contract staff), FG IV; the duration is not stated in the notice

What they ask for:

  • A recognised university degree (or equivalent) in law
  • At least 2 years of relevant professional experience
  • Experience designing or implementing policy or legislative instruments for industrial competitiveness
  • Knowledge of the European defence sector
  • Excellent legal drafting and communication skills in English (C1)

What you would do

  • Provide legal advice on EU defence programmes, contracts and projects
  • Analyse legal and policy data to support EU defence policymaking
  • Follow legislative proposals through the EU decision-making process
  • Draft legal documents, reports, briefings and replies to Parliament questions
  • Organise and attend meetings with Member States, industry and institutions

How to apply

Send your CV and completed application form in one PDF, by the deadline, to the unit's mailbox. Quote the selection reference in your email.

Good to know:

  • The post is based in Brussels, Belgium.
  • The full eligibility, recruitment steps and working conditions are in a PDF linked from the page.
  • Quote the reference EC-2026-DEFIS-525757 in your application.
  • Experience in defence programmes and knowledge of EU budget rules are an advantage, not a requirement.

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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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