VACANCY NOTICE - CONTRACT AGENT

| Job title | Legal Officer |
| Reference | EC/2026/BUDG/505976 |
| Application deadline | 06.11.2026 - 12.00 (noon, Brussels time) |
| Directorate-General (full name) | Directorate-General for Budget |
| Unit | Unit E1 - Financial Rules: Governance, Shared and Indirect Management |
| Place of assignment | Brussels |
| Domain* | |
| Contract type and

Function Group | Contract Agent 3b

FG IV |
| Other useful information (contract duration, other ...) | |

| About us |
| Unit BUDG.E.1 "Financial Rules: governance, shared and indirect management" is one of the units of the Commission's Central Financial Services in DG BUDGET and is responsible for developing and advising on financial rules for implementing the Union budget, in particular: budgetary principles, shared and indirect management, internal rules of the Commission, Union bodies. financial instruments and budgetary guarantees. The unit works very closely with all other units in the DG and beyond.

The unit coordinates the drafting and negotiation of the Financial Regulation. It participates in the interpretation of the Financial Regulation as well as other financial rules that apply across sectors, institutions and Union bodies. The unit is also actively involved in the preparation of the post-2027 Multiannual Financial Framework, providing support on drafting and negotiations of future legal acts.

Following the 2025 staff survey and Commission-wide awards, DG BUDG is recognised for its staff engagement, the importance of teamwork and the quality of its Middle Management. Ensuring staff engagement remains high on our agenda, which is why we are keen to provide support for career development, specialized training and ensure smooth newcomers’ integration. |
| About the role |
| We propose great opportunities to learn and develop: You will be joining at a key moment for preparing the post-2027 Multiannual Financial Framework and negotiating the financial rules proposed for the period post 2027. Work will consist of legal analysis and drafting of opinions, notes, replies to inter-service consultations and legal texts. Daily contacts with your clients in the Commission mean that communication and day-to-day negotiation will be another important part of your work. The successful candidate will assist the work of the unit, adopting a view that is not limited to the legal arguments but includes economic considerations and the wider political context. Working in our unit is exciting and a friendly and collegial atmosphere makes for a rewarding experience! |
| Qualifications, experience and skills |
| A colleague to assist the preparation and negotiation of new financial rules, assist in the interpretation and implementation of existing legal and financing rules, coordinate specific legal files and assist in preparing inter-institutional and other negotiations in the competence of the Unit.

The candidate should fulfil the following specific requirements:

  • has experience in the field of the Financial Regulation and/or other financial rules applicable to the EU budget (knowledge and experience in the field of shared and indirect management, financial instruments and budgetary guarantees, external actions is a clear asset);

  • has preferably a legal background (concrete experience in drafting legal analysis and replies as well as other legal acts is an asset);

  • has the capacity to identify political concerns and to propose appropriate solutions in line with the regulatory framework;

  • has very good problem-solving skills and is able to translate complex ideas into clear and concise language;

  • has a strong sense of initiative, ability to work with little guidance and to adapt to new tasks;

  • has the ability to communicate convincingly and to defend his/her position in meetings;

  • has a sense of responsibility, including reporting on issues early enough for possible intervention;

  • is proficient in English, both orally and in writing. Good command of French is an asset;

  • experience in relation with other Institutions, agencies and other bodies is an asset |
    | How to express your interest? |
    | You should send your documents in one single pdf in the following order:

  1. Your CV 2. Completed application form

Please send these documents by the publication deadline to BUDG-MAILBOX-E01@ec.europa.eu indicating the selection reference EC/2026/BUDG/505976 |
| Eligibility, recruitment steps, contract and working conditions |
| Please consult the pdf document at the end of this page |

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