Junior Legal Adviser (DG-LS-OL-2024-124-GRAE)

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JOB DESCRIPTION

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

The European Council for Nuclear Research (CERN) is a premier research institution specializing in particle physics, where groundbreaking experiments probe the fundamental nature of matter and the universe. CERN’s innovative experiments, including the Large Hadron Collider, push the boundaries of scientific knowledge and technological development. By fostering international collaboration, CERN serves as a global hub for advancing fundamental science and exploring the universe’s deepest mysteries.

 

JOB SUMMARY

 

Job Description

Your responsibilities

You will perform your duties at CERN’s headquarters outside Geneva, under the overall supervision of the Legal Counsel.

Working in the Operational Section of the Legal Service, you will:

  • Prepare and review agreements, MOUs and similar legal instruments governing CERN’s scientific and technical cooperation with its partners around the world;
  • Address legal issues concerning the use of CERN’s name, acronym and logos and its copyright in its publicly available multimedia resources;
  • Review non-disclosure agreements pertaining to the exhange of confidential information between the Organization and external partners;
  • Support the preparation and execution of market surveys, invitations to tender and the placing of contracts with industry suppliers;
  • Provide legal support in the context of CERN’s fundraising and outreach activities.

In addition to your core functions, you may be assigned work in related legal domains.

Your profile

Skills and/or knowledge

  • Master’s degree in the field of contract/commercial law, or a related field.
  • Up to two years of relevant professional experience in practising commercial/contract law, or a related field.
  • Knowledge of the law applicable to intergovernmental organisations would be a strong advantage.
  • Proven experience in legal drafting and legal research.
  • Ability to work well autonomously and in teams.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Excellent spoken and written English, including demonstrated drafting skills.

Working knowledge of French would be an asset.

Eligibility criteria:

  • You are a national of a CERN Member or Associate Member State.
  • By the application deadline, you have a maximum of two years of professional experience since graduation in Contract or commercial law, or related (or a related field) and your highest educational qualification is a Master’s degree.
  • You have never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before.
  • Applicants without University degree are not eligible.
  • Applicants with a PhD are not eligible.

Additional Information

Job closing date: 18th August 2024 at 23:59 PM (midnight) CET.

Job reference: DG-LS-OL-2024-124-GRAE

Contract duration: 24 months, with a possible extension up to 36 months maximum.

Target start date: 01-October-2024

What we offer

  • A monthly stipend ranging between 5134 and 5647 Swiss Francs (net of tax).
  • Coverage by CERN’s comprehensive health scheme (for yourself, your spouse and children), and membership of the CERN Pension Fund.
  • Depending on your individual circumstances: installation grant; family, child and infant allowances; payment of travel expenses at the beginning and end of contract.
  • 30 days of paid leave per year.
  • On-the-job and formal training at CERN as well as in-house language courses for English and/or French.

About us

At CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, physicists and engineers are probing the fundamental structure of the universe.

Using the world’s largest and most complex scientific instruments, they study the basic constituents of matter – fundamental particles that are made to collide together at close to the speed of light.

The process gives physicists clues about how particles interact, and provides insights into the fundamental laws of nature. Find out more on http://home.cern.

Diversity has been an integral part of CERN’s mission since its foundation and is an established value of the Organization.

Employing a diverse workforce is central to our success.

REQUIRED EDUCATION: Bachelor Degree

 

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: 60

 


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