HR Legal Officer
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Job Summary
This is a fixed-term appointment with an initial duration of 4 years. Depending upon performance and organisational needs the appointment may be extended up to a possible maximum duration of 8 years.
Location
ESA Headquarters Paris France
Description
Reporting to the Head of the HR Legal Unit as HR Legal Officer you will be expected to provide support in the drafting and interpretation of rules and policies under the responsibility of HR. This comprises the preparation of documentation in relation to possible reforms for example preparatory work for discussions with the CSAC proposing amendments to the rules and drafting documents for AFC/Council approval but also the provision of legal advice and support in relation to the management of individual cases including drafting of opinions on the interpretation of the rules drafting of memos and letters and support to the Legal Services Department in the event of internal proceedings.
Duties
Your tasks and responsibilities will include:
- drafting updating and revising legal texts prepared by the Unit notably Staff Regulations and Rules Pension Rules and related Instructions and human resources policies;
- supporting the development of the Agencys employment conditions through the drafting of legal opinions internal memorandums and articles relating to human resources policies;
- supporting consistent application of the Agencys policies and rules in relation to staff employment conditions within HR and beyond the service via the management of individual cases;
- supporting the Legal Services Department in preparing case files to defend the Agencys interests in internal legal proceedings;
- participating and taking minutes in meetings such as Joint Working Groups with the Staff Association and in meetings with other services;
- carrying out other tasks as requested by the Head of Unit.
Technical competencies
Behavioural competencies
Result Orientation
Operational Efficiency
Fostering Cooperation
Relationship Management
Continuous Improvement
Forward Thinking
For more information please refer to the ESA Core Behavioural Competencies guidebook
Education
A masters degree in law is required for this post.
Additional requirements
You should also:
- have at least two to five years of professional experience preferably in the legal practices of international organisations and have worked in English and/or French;
- understand HR policies procedures and best practices;
- possess excellent communication skills oral and written;
- have the ability to develop innovative legal and HR solutions and/or have experience of doing so.
Diversity Equity and Inclusiveness
ESA is an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. We therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates irrespective of gender sexual orientation ethnicity religious beliefs age disability or other characteristics.
At the Agency we value diversity and we welcome people with disabilities. Whenever possible we seek to accommodate individuals with disabilities by providing the necessary support at the workplace. The Human Resources Department can also provide assistance during the recruitment process. If you would like to discuss this further please contact us via email at .
Important Information and Disclaimer
In principle recruitment will be within the advertised grade band (A2-A4). However if the selected candidate has less than four years of relevant professional experience following the completion of the masters degree the position may be filled at A1 level.
During the recruitment process the Agency may request applicants to undergo selection tests. Additionally successful candidates will need to undergo basic screening before appointment which will be conducted by an external background screening service in compliance with the European Space Agencys security procedures.
Note that ESA is in the process of transitioning to a Matrix setup which could lead to organisational changes affecting this position.
The information published on ESAs careers website regarding working conditions is correct at the time of publication. It is not intended to be exhaustive and may not address all questions you would have.
Nationality and Languages
Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States: Austria Belgium Czechia Denmark Estonia Finland France Germany Greece Hungary Ireland Italy Luxembourg the Netherlands Norway Poland Portugal Romania Slovenia Spain Sweden Switzerland the United Kingdom and Canada Latvia Lithuania and Slovakia.
According to the ESA Convention staff shall be recruited on the basis of their qualifications taking into account an adequate distribution of posts among nationals of the Member States.
The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these is required. Knowledge of another Member State language would be an asset.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
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