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Lawyer - Institutional and European Union law - based in Luxembourg
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Lawyer - Institutional and European Union law - based in Luxembourg
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Job ID111559LocationLU - LuxembourgFull/Part TimeFull-Time
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EIB POSTING
This position is based at our Luxembourg headquarters and requires regular office presence. The EIB offers you the opportunity to live and work in a truly international and multi-cultural environment. We also offer relocation support.
The EIB, the European Union's bank, is seeking to recruit for its Legal Directorate (JU) - Legal Corporate Department (CORP) - Corporate, Employment and Litigation Division (CL) at its headquarters in Luxembourg, a Lawyer - Institutional and European Union law*.
The term of this contract will be until the end of March 2027. As this is a temporary replacement assignment, no extension or conversion of the contract is foreseen
*internal benchmark Officer Legal Services
Panel interviews are foreseen as of the end of July
Purpose
As a Lawyer in the Corporate, Employment and Litigation Division you will represent the EIB as an agent in litigation before the Court of Justice of the European Union. You will also provide legal advice in institutional and European Union law, in particular as regards legal questions arising from the organisation and operation of the EIB as a body of the EU, the EIB’s Transparency Policy, the EIB’s Anti-Fraud Policy, the EIB’s Complaints Mechanism, matters relating to maladministration, staff-related legal issues.
Operating Network
The successful candidate will report to the Head of Division and collaborate with the other lawyers and assistants in the Division, as well as with other Divisions and Departments of the Legal Directorate. You will also collaborate with other Directorates withing the Bank as well as with external counterparts, other IFIs or EU institutions.
Accountabilities
Provide legal advice, in the form of notes and opinions, on complex legal matters in the areas for which the division is responsible.
Represent the EIB as an agent in litigation before the Court of Justice of the European Union.
Undertake research and conduct studies on legal issues across the areas for which the division is responsible.
Represent the EIB’s Legal Service in internal and external working groups (meetings, panels and task forces).
Liaise with external counsel and supervise their work, whenever necessary.
Maintain contact with the division’s counterparts, both within and outside the EIB.
Participate in any other activities relevant to the division’s work.
Proactively keep up to date with relevant legal developments.
Build and maintain relationships within the EIB and external legal advisers and represent EIB externally.
Qualifications
University degree in law, minimum an equivalent to a Bachelor and preferably at Master’s level.
Master’s degree in EU law and bar qualification would be a strong asset.
At least 5 years of relevant professional experience, preferably in EU institutions or bodies or with a law firm of international repute.
Experience in EU litigation would be a distinct advantage.
Deep knowledge of EU law would be an asset.
Very good knowledge of standard computer tools and familiarity with databases relating to EU law.
Excellent knowledge of English and/or French, with a good command of the other. Knowledge of further languages of the European Union would be an asset.
Competencies
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We hire and value talent with unique characteristics, creating a work environment where they can be themselves. We believe that Diversity, Equity and Inclusion makes us a performing and innovative organisation. We encourage all suitably qualified and eligible candidates to apply regardless of their gender identity/expression, age, racial, ethnic and cultural background, religion and beliefs, sexual orientation, disability or neurodiversity.
If you require reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process due to a disability, neurodivergence, or a chronic health condition, please contact the EIB Recruitment team Jobs@eib.org who will manage your request appropriately.
By applying for this position, you acknowledge the importance of maintaining the security and integrity of the Information of the EIB Group. In case of selection for the position you agree to comply with all measures (policies, controls, document classification and management) implemented by the EIB Group to prevent unauthorised disclosure of any information or any damage to the EIB Group reputation.
This is an open campaign to consecutively fill open positions. The campaign will remain open until position is filled. Applications will be reviewed in order of receipt.
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