Senior Legal Consultant (m/f/d)

Job Description

Spark Legal Network is looking to recruit a dynamic, pro-active and experienced

Senior Legal Consultant (m/f/d)

to strengthen the team on a full-time basis, starting at short notice (preferably from June/July 2021).

The successful candidate will have experience in EU legal consultancy work (preferably in the area of DG JUST and/or HOME). He/she will be working remotely (but will be based in our Brussels office as soon as this is possible considering the current COVID situation).

As a Senior Legal Consultant at Spark you will, amongst other things, engage in the following tasks:

• Actively contributing to Spark’s Business Development Strategy, including leading the acquisition of new EU projects and studies through tendering;
• Execution of EU projects and studies, including:
  • Management of project teams;
  • Coordination of cross-border legal and policy research and analysis;
  • Coordination and performance of (comparative) legal analysis;
  • Drafting of project reports and presentations.
• Communication with a wide range of high-profile clients and partners;
• Actively staying up to date with relevant EU law and policy developments.

We offer:

• A dynamic and flexible work environment, as part of a growing international, highly motivated team that strives for high quality work;
• The opportunity to work on projects within a wide range of legal and policy areas, always with a link to EU law and policy;
• An inspiring environment that allows you to work autonomously;
• Ample opportunity to grow within the company;
• A competitive salary package.

If you are interested, please send your cover letter and CV to [email protected] with ‘Senior Legal Consultant’ in the subject line by 19 June 2021, demonstrating how you meet the following essential criteria:

• A passion for and deep understanding of EU law (at least a Masters degree in Law) and its link to EU policy;
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in EU legal and policy (consultancy) work, including project management and report drafting (experience in tender acquisition and in the area of DG JUST/HOME is a plus);
• Leadership skills;
• Excellent research and analysis skills;
• A strong work ethic, an enthusiastic, flexible attitude and excellent communication skills;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Interest and ability to take an active role in Spark’s growing business;
• Fluent English language skills.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by email.