Legal Officer

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Position description

Someone who:

• fits in an informal and friendly yet professional working environment;
• appreciates working collaboratively with other colleagues on a variety of different projects;
• brings their creativity and initiative to the table;
• engages constructively with stakeholders, based on our core values: integrity, impartiality, transparency and pragmatism.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Our job vacancy is in the Office of the Secretary-General (SecGen), which serves as the central coordination and support function of the EDPS. The Office supports the Secretary-General in the execution of his responsibilities, ensuring the effective management of daily operations, strategic initiatives, and institutional engagements across the organisation.

Members of the Office assist the Secretary-General in the coordination and implementation of his priorities and activities. Their responsibilities include managing workflows and briefing processes, reviewing and handling documents, supporting institutional decision-making, and contributing to the effective functioning of the EDPS’s internal governance and steering activities. The Office provides strategic advice and operational support and facilitates the handling of key institutional files and initiatives.

The Office also plays a key role in supporting the Secretary-General’s external engagements and interinstitutional relations. Team members prepare and coordinate meetings, events, and high-level interactions with stakeholders and partner institutions, thereby contributing to the visibility, effectiveness, and strategic objectives of the EDPS.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Advising and assisting the Secretary General in his day-to-day tasks;
• Performing legal review and quality control of documents submitted for the approval, decision or signature of the Secretary General by all EDPS units;
• Providing legal and policy analysis and advice orally or in writing;
• Coordinating, monitoring and evaluating projects of the institution;
• Drafting and/or reviewing speeches for the Secretary General’s public engagements;
• Accompanying the Secretary General when representing, communicating or negotiating the EDPS position in meetings with representatives of EU institutions and external stakeholders;
• You may also be required to carry out additional tasks when necessary and in the interest of the service.

OUR ELIGIBILITY AND SELECTION CRITERIA

Eligibility criteria:

For your Application to be considered, you must meet the following criteria by the deadline for submitting applications:

• be a EU Official in the function group ‘Administrator’ and a grade between AD5 and AD12
  OR
• be a laureate of an EPSO competition for ‘‘Administrators’’.

Selection criteria:

For this job vacancy, we are looking for someone with the following essential and advantageous skills and experience:

Essential:

• A level of education corresponding to completed university studies of at least three years, attested by a diploma, in the field of law.
• Good knowledge of the structure and functioning of the European Union and of its institutions, the treaties and other fields of EU law in relation to the position;
• Very good knowledge of Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 and Regulation (EU) 2016/679, as well as other privacy legislation and practical experience in its application;
• Practical experience in providing legal advice on data protection and/or EU administrative law to senior management;
• Practical experience in coordinating the work of multiple stakeholders, monitoring and evaluating the organisation’s/institution’s projects; Ability to foster cooperation across sectors and units;
• Excellent problem-solving skills and creativity in proposing possible solutions in compliance with the applicable rules;
• Resilience in view of high workload periods and the ability to respond quickly and decisively in the case of urgency; we need someone who can prioritise competing issues and tasks in a very varied workload and contribute effectively as part of a team, often with demanding deadlines.

Advantageous:

• Proven experience in providing legal and policy advice to senior management of an EU institution or body, including on corporate governance;
• Experience as speech writer or briefing coordinator to senior management of an EU institution or body;
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact smoothly and efficiently with multiple internal and external stakeholders.

Application instructions

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