Legal Officer – Internal Market Affairs - Job Reference 18/2
The EFTA Surveillance Authority
- Frist 3.10.2021
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Legal Officer Internal Market Affairs - Job Reference 18/2021
Role Description
ESA is recruiting a legal officer to join its Internal Market Affairs Directorate (IMA).
The successful candidate will be assigned responsibilities for surveillance work in relation
to the application of general Internal Market law.
IMA is responsible for monitoring the EEA EFTA States to ensure that they comply with
their obligations in the field of internal market law. The successful candidate will be
assigned responsibility for general surveillance work and case handling regarding the
implementation and application of EEA law. Day to day tasks include the examination of
complaints, legal conformity assessments, drafting of decisions, opinions and reports.
For this particular vacancy, we are looking for candidates with experience of dealing with
EEA law on the four freedoms. Experience in other areas of EEA law is also desirable.
Depending on workload and other requirements, the responsibilities may also cover other
general or specific issues relating to EEA law. On an ongoing basis, a significant share of
the cases handled by IMA involve Norway. The cases may further involve considerable
amounts of documentation in the Norwegian language. As such, we are looking for
lawyers with experience within the field of internal market law and knowledge of the
language, legal system, economy and national administration of Norway.
The following are essential:
- University degree in law, or recognised equivalent qualification in law
- Very good knowledge of the legal framework of the internal market, in particular
the four freedoms
- Knowledge of the legal system, economy and national administration of Norway
- Command of written and spoken Norwegian
- Excellent command of written and spoken English (ESA’s working language) as
well as proven legal drafting ability
- Excellent organisational, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills
- Initiative and the ability to work both independently and in a team in an
international environment
The following are desirable:
- Postgraduate degree in EEA/EU law
- Familiarity with the legal orders of Iceland or Liechtenstein
- Knowledge of and familiarity with the functioning of the Agreement on the
European Economic Area, and of the EEA EFTA States
- Relevant professional experience involving the EU institutions, relevant national
authorities or administrations
Conditions:
The position is placed at grade A4 of ESA’s salary scale, the precise step being
determined depending on the relevant experience of the successful candidate, with a
likely starting salary of between €97 000 and €102 000 per annum. Depending on
personal situation and family status, additional allowances and benefits may apply. Tax
conditions are favourable. Type and duration of appointment: fixed-term contract of three
years, renewable for a further three years if desirable and in the interest of ESA.
Candidates must be nationals of the States party to the EEA Agreement (EU + EEA
EFTA) at the point of application and the time of any offer being made. ESA’s
Recruitment Policy sets out the recruitment process and eligibility conditions in more
detail:
https://jobs.eftasurv.int.
ESA actively seeks to promote a healthy work/life balance and a working environment
allowing its staff members to develop their professional skills and interests.
Application process:
- All applications must be made online at: https://jobs.eftasurv.int
- Deadline for applications: 3 October 2021
- Interviews: October 2021
- Start date: As soon as possible
Om arbeidsgiveren
The EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA) monitors compliance with the Agreement on the
European Economic Area (EEA Agreement) in Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway,
enabling those States to participate in the Internal Market of the European Union.
ESA is an international organisation, independent of the States, which safeguards the
rights of individuals and undertakings under the EEA Agreement, ensuring free
movement, fair competition and control of state aid. ESA's work helps remove barriers to
trade and open up new opportunities to over 450 million Europeans, creating jobs and
growth and adding to the international competitiveness of the States.
ESA is based in Brussels. It currently employs staff members of 20 nationalities. ESA is
led by a College consisting of three members, each appointed for a period of four years
by the three participating EFTA States.
- Sektor: Privat
- Sted:
- Bransje: Juridiske tjenester
- Stillingsfunksjon: Advokat
- FINN-kode 231914556
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