Legal Officer
European Commission · Brussels, Belgium
This post in plain words
This contract agent job in Brussels supports the Budget DG unit that writes and advises on EU financial rules. You will do legal analysis, draft texts and help prepare the post-2027 Multiannual Financial Framework negotiations.
Can you apply?
The notice does not state nationality or age rules here. Check the eligibility section in the PDF linked at the end of the page.
As a general rule, posts in the EU institutions and agencies are open only to citizens of EU Member States. Exceptions →
- Languages
- Proficient in English, spoken and written; good French is an asset.
- Education
- Not stated in the notice; a legal background is preferred.
- Experience
- Experience in EU financial rules is required; no number of years is stated.
- Contract
- Contract agent, function group IV (contract agent 3b); duration not stated in the notice.
What they ask for:
- Experience in the Financial Regulation or other EU budget financial rules.
- Preferably a legal background and experience drafting legal texts.
- Very good problem-solving and clear, concise writing.
- Proficient in English, spoken and written.
- Strong initiative and ability to work with little guidance.
What you would do
- Help prepare and negotiate new financial rules.
- Interpret and implement existing legal and financial rules.
- Draft legal analysis, opinions, notes and legal texts.
- Coordinate specific legal files and inter-institutional negotiations.
- Communicate and negotiate daily with clients in the Commission.
How to apply
Send one single PDF by email to the unit's mailbox before the deadline. Put your CV first, then the completed application form, and quote reference EC/2026/BUDG/505976.
Good to know:
- The post is based in Brussels, Belgium, in unit BUDG.E.1.
- Eligibility, recruitment steps and working conditions are in a PDF at the end of the page.
- The deadline is 6 November 2026 at 12:00 Brussels time.
How this kind of post works
The easiest way into the EU institutions for many people: register any time, get shortlisted, pass the reasoning tests and the interview.
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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