Legal Officer EUMETSAT

Take on a truly international legal challenge.

Legal Officer - Darmstadt, Germany
(Four-year fixed term contract with the possibility of renewal)

EUMETSAT is the European satellite agency for monitoring weather and climate. Bringing together the resources of 26 member states, we develop and operate a range of satellite systems surveying the atmosphere, land and ocean that deliver vital data 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Our data contribute to weather forecasts that protect lives and property across Europe. EUMETSAT is now embarking in new and challenging satellite development programmes, shaping its long term future.

As a senior member of our busy Legal Affairs Division, you will provide advice on a broad spectrum of programmatic, institutional and German law matters, whilst negotiating and drafting co-operation agreements with our international partners. This will involve interfacing with colleagues across the organisation and beyond, as you translate complex legal issues into easily understood briefings and regularly engage with attendees at our Delegate Body meetings. You will also deputise for the Head of Legal Affairs.

To be equal to the challenge, you will require a good law degree, preferably gained in Germany and ideally backed by a qualification in Public International Law. At the same time, you should bring extensive legal experience in international organisations, coupled with IT literacy and an excellent command of English, German and French. Finally, exposure to a scientific or technical environment would be very useful, but is by no means essential.

Attractive employment conditions are offered, in terms of salary, comprehensive benefits including health and social welfare provision, and extensive relocation assistance if applicable.

To learn more and apply online, please visit www.eumetsat.int

Closing date: 25 October 2011 (Ref: VN-11/15)

EUMETSAT is committed to providing an equal opportunities work environment for men and women and is seeking to recruit nationals from its Member States. Please see our website for further details.