Legal Advisor: Litigation & Institutional Law

Council of Europe; Strasbourg; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

An international organization is seeking a Legal Advisor to join its Legal Advice and Litigation Department in Strasbourg. This role involves drafting responses to complaints, providing legal advice on internal frameworks, and reviewing legal instruments. Candidates should hold a master's degree in law, have at least four years of relevant experience, and possess very good English skills, with French as a preference. The position is contracted, at a mid-senior level, and applications close on January 5, 2026.

Qualifications

• Hold a master's degree in law permitting access to legal professions.
• At least four years of professional legal experience, preferably internationally.
• Very good knowledge of English and preferably French.

Responsabilités

• Draft legal responses to formal complaints and submissions.
• Provide legal advice on the Organisation's legal framework.
• Review draft legal instruments before adoption.
• Advise on privileges and immunities of the Organisation.
• Draft legal opinions and correspondence on various legal matters.

Connaissances

Legal research and writing

Interpretation of legal frameworks

Drafting legal documents

Advising on administrative law

Knowledge of international civil service law

Fluency in English

Fluency in French

Formation

Master's degree in law

Description du poste

An international organization is seeking a Legal Advisor to join its Legal Advice and Litigation Department in Strasbourg. This role involves drafting responses to complaints, providing legal advice on internal frameworks, and reviewing legal instruments. Candidates should hold a master's degree in law, have at least four years of relevant experience, and possess very good English skills, with French as a preference. The position is contracted, at a mid-senior level, and applications close on January 5, 2026.