Young Graduate Trainee for International and European Law
- Organization: ESA - European Space Agency
- Location:
- Grade: Junior level - F1 - Young Graduate Trainee
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Occupational Groups:
- Legal - Broad
- Closing Date: Closed
EUROPEAN SPACE AGENCY
Young Graduate Traineeship Opportunity in the Directorate of Industry, Procurement and Legal Services.
ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. Applications from women are encouraged.
Post
Young Graduate Trainee for International and European Law
This post is classified F1.
Location
ESTEC, Noordwijk, The Netherlands
The International Law Division provides legal services in the area of ESA’s international relations including those with EU institutions. It is monitoring the evolution of space law and national space legislation and representing the Agency in international forums dealing with space law. It is responsible for drafting the Agency's framework for industrial policy and procurement regulations and providing legal support and advice on security and export control.
Candidates interested are encouraged to visit the ESA website: http://www.esa.int
During the Traineeship, your role as a YGT will involve doing research, drafting legal documents and providing legal support and advice on EU law, especially on institutional or programmatic matters relevant to ESA-EU cooperation as well as on all other areas relevant to the Division’s activities.
You should have just completed, or be in the final year of a university course at Master's level (or equivalent) in international and European law.
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.
You should demonstrate good interpersonal skills and the capacity to work both independently and as part of a team.
During the interview your motivation and overall professional perspective/career goals will also be explored.
Other information
For behavioural competencies expected from ESA staff in general, please refer to the ESA Competency Framework.
The closing date for applications is 15 December 2019.
If you require support with your application due to a disability, please email contact.human.resources@esa.int.
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Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States: Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. Nationals from Slovenia, as an Associate Member, or Canada as a Cooperating State, can apply as well as those from Bulgaria, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania and Slovakia as European Cooperating States (ECS).
Priority will first be given to candidates from under-represented Member States.
In accordance with the European Space Agency’s security procedures and as part of the selection process, successful candidates will be required to undergo basic screening before appointment
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