Legal Officer – Enforcement and Redress

Legal Officer – Enforcement and Redress

Full-time Contract of 12 Months with Possible Renewal

BEUC – The European Consumer Organisation

Brussels, Belgium

BEUC, the European Consumer Organisation, is currently looking for a legal officer based in Brussels to reinforce our work on enforcement and redress.

YOUR role

• The position will focus on improving the enforcement of consumer rights across the EU by supporting BEUC’s and our members’ activities;
• Various tasks in the area of enforcement and redress, including research, exchanges with various stakeholders, preparation of meetings;
• Co-ordinate enforcement activities with our members;
• Contribute to BEUC’s work in the field of enforcement and redress with drafting position papers and actively engaging in our campaigns.

YOUR profile

• A University degree in law or other relevant areas;
• At least 3 years of relevant professional experience in a position related to EU/national law, ideally with knowledge on EU consumer and market law;
• Excellent writing and presentation skills in English are essential; good knowledge of written and spoken of another European language an asset;
• Very good communication skills;
• Good knowledge and understanding of consumer policy and legislation is an asset;
• Experience in co-operating with an EU wide network and/or project management is an asset;
• Experience with working in a public enforcement authority or law firm is an asset;
• Ability to work well with people from diverse backgrounds;
• Team player, curiosity, autonomy, ability to perform under pressure;
• Well-organised.

BEUC’s offer

• A multidisciplinary and multicultural working environment within an organisation dedicated to promoting consumer interests;
• A full-time contract with a gross monthly salary in the indicative range of €3,679 to €3,912, depending on experience;
• Financial and non-financial benefits (13^th month, extra-legal paid leave, flexitime, pension scheme, luncheon vouchers, work-from-home indemnity).

Hiring process

Applications for the position should be sent by 20 August 2024 by e-mail to [email protected] with subject line: Legal Officer – Enforcement and Redress.

A first round of interviews will take place as from the week of 26 August 2024.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Your application should include the following documents:

1. A short motivation letter;
2. A detailed curriculum-vitae;
3. In a separate file, answers to the following questions:
   • Why would you like to work at BEUC? Briefly explain the main reasons that motivate you to work at BEUC, using maximum 150 words;
   • Why should BEUC appoint you? Tell us why you think we should appoint you rather than other candidates, using maximum 150 words;
   • Why is enforcement important for consumers and what should be the role of consumer organisations in that respect? using maximum 150 words.

Any incomplete application will be disregarded.

BEUC is an equal-opportunities employer.

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