Legal Officer Internal Market Division

Do you want to be a part of a dynamic and ambitious intergovernmental organisation working for the promotion of free trade and economic integration across Europe and globally? The European Free Trade Association (EFTA) offers the opportunity for a motivated and highly skilled professional to join the Internal Market Division in Brussels as a Legal Officer.

Role Description

We are looking for a highly motivated and qualified candidate to take on the rewarding post as legal officer in IMD. The successful candidate will play an important role in IMD, cooperating closely with and providing legal advice to colleagues and to the EEA EFTA States.

The main tasks of the successful applicant will be to:

• Provide legal services and advice to the EEA EFTA States and colleagues in IMD within a wide selection of policy areas covered by the EEA Agreement.
• Draft Decisions of the EEA Joint Committee to incorporate EEA-relevant EU legal acts into the EEA Agreement.
• Draft legal and explanatory notes related to the management of the EEA Agreement.
• Cooperate closely with the IMD policy officers, administrative coordinators, Registrar and other members of EFTA’s EEA legal team.
• Cooperate closely with Ministries in the EEA EFTA States, the EFTA Missions to the EU and EU counterparts regarding the incorporation of EU legislation into the EEA Agreement.
• Contribute to EFTA’s outreach activities, sharing knowledge and building competence on how the EEA Agreement functions and its legal implications, by giving trainings and presentations in meetings and seminars.

Employment Terms

EFTA has a dynamic and diverse work environment with the opportunity to work in a team of highly qualified people. EFTA also offers international career and learning opportunities, an inclusive environment, and a competitive benefit package.