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Legal Advisor ECTAA

ECTAA is the Group of National Travel Agents’ and Tour Operators’ Associations within the EU representing some 70.000 enterprises in 29 European countries. ECTAA monitors and follows-up any issue of a legal, economic and technical nature relating to the tourism industry in Europe, with a view to informing and consulting its Member associations and to represent their interests within the EU institutions. See our website www.ectaa.eu.
ECTAA is looking to recruit a full-time legal advisor on an indefinite duration employment contract.
The position involves monitoring current EU affairs, preparing briefing documents and analytical material, consulting Members, drafting position papers and liaising with the EU and international institutions. The position will require some travel mainly within Europe.
The right candidate would have:
  • A university degree in law
  • A good knowledge of European law, preferably with a particular focus on consumer protection and internal market legislation
  • Minimum 2 years professional experience, preferably in lobbying
  • A good understanding of the European policy making process
  • Excellent command of English and at least another EU language, such as French, Spanish, German, Italian, etc.
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
  • Very good organizational and analytical skills
  • The ability to share the responsibilities and tasks with other people
Experience in the travel trade or tourism industry is a plus.
The candidate should ideally be available as from 1st October 2012.
The successful candidate will be working in a small multi-cultural team in one of Europe’s most dynamic industries.
If you are interested, please send your CV and a short letter of application before the 15th of September 2012 to: ileroy@ectaa.org
Due to the large volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.