State Aid Lawyer - International Competition & EU/EEA

EFTA Surveillance Authority; Brussel; Sur place; EUR 117 000 - 123 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible working arrangements

Generous leave scheme

Competitive salary and benefits

Medical insurance

Life and disability insurance

Travel insurance

Résumé du poste

The EFTA Surveillance Authority in Brussels is recruiting a State aid Legal Officer to join its Competition and State aid Directorate (CSA). CSA enforces state aid rules of the EEA; there, economists and lawyers assess major aid schemes, notify state aid cases and handle complaints within an international framework.

The successful candidate will assess and handle state aid cases, draft decisions and opinions, participate in working groups, and work with national authorities and European

Qualifications

• University degree in law.
• At least 5 years of demonstrated relevant professional experience.
• Expert knowledge and extensive practical experience in EU and/or EEA state aid law from an EU Institution, national authority or administration or a private law firm.
• Solid knowledge of the legal framework of the EU and/or the EEA.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English (the working language of the Authority).
• Excellent legal drafting skills, including the ability to prepare clear and legally robust decisions, opinions, reports and other written assessments.
• Proven ability to cooperate effectively with stakeholders (national authorities, European institutions or other external stakeholders).
• Excellent organisational, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills
• Initiative and the ability to work both independently and in a multi-disciplinary team in an international environment

Responsabilités

• Responsible for assessing and handling state aid cases.
• Examine complaints and notifications related to state aid.
• Draft decisions and legal opinions on the effects of state aid and on the application of the state aid rules and procedures.
• Participate in state aid working groups, as required.

Connaissances

State aid law

Legal drafting

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Formation

University degree in law

Description du poste

The EFTA Surveillance Authority in Brussels is recruiting a State aid Legal Officer to join its Competition and State aid Directorate (CSA). CSA enforces state aid rules of the EEA; there, economists and lawyers assess major aid schemes, notify state aid cases and handle complaints within an international framework.

The successful candidate will assess and handle state aid cases, draft decisions and opinions, participate in working groups, and work with national authorities and European