Key areas of responsibility:

drafting of opinions, reports and working documents on any legal problem arising in the Agency’s day-to-day operations and in the implementation of applicable rules and policies; analysing legal documentation and carry out studies on the relevant legal and regulatory environment in which the Agency carries out its activities; undertaking legal analysis, prepare notes and briefs on public and international law, national laws of Member States; providing support in the preparation of the Agency’s legal instruments; providing legal advice on the formulation and interpretation of Agency’s Rules; advising on laws and practices of public investment in large projects and infrastructures; preparing draft agreements and other arrangements with public and private entities and participate in their negotiation, together with the Directorates concerned; representing the Legal Department and attending committees and boards relevant to the above functions.

Qualifications:

a Master’s degree in law, including advanced studies in public international law or comparative law completed with professional experience of at least five years in public administrations, international organisations or in major law firms; a professional experience of the laws and regulations applicable to public and private investment, as well as a knowledge of the legal environment of space activities; ability to work collaboratively in a team of lawyers, achieve professional goals, identify priorities and adjusts them as required; fluency in oral and written English is required together with a working knowledge of the other language. Knowledge of another member state language is an asset.