Deputy Director-General, Legal Service

The Legal Service assists the European Commission and all its departments in providing legal support and advice; it also represents the Commission in all court cases, including whenever requests for preliminary rulings are submitted.

Your responsibilities:

• Conducting and coordinating analyses of institutional questions and preparing the Commission's response to initiatives with implications for the institutional architecture;
• Directing the analytical work concerning the integration of intergovernmental instruments into the EU's institutional and legal system;
• Ensuring coordination with the Commission's DGs and services and exchanging information with other European institutions and Member States.

Your skills:

• Legal knowledge and expertise of a very high level;
• Good knowledge of the European Union policies and current legal questions;
• Excellent ability in managing senior staff.

Applications/Information:

Please consult the Official Journal C 302 A of 18 October 2013 for the detailed vacancy notice as well as the eligibility and selection criteria.

Registration for applicants:
https://ec.europa.eu/dgs/human-resources/seniormanagementvacancies/

The closing date for registration is 18 November 2013, 12.00 CET.