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EBA Legal Expert Position Summary

Core Content

The European Banking Authority (EBA) is an independent EU institution established in 2011 under Regulation (EC) No 1093/2010, with subsequent amendments. It plays a key role in ensuring consistent, effective, and high-quality regulation and supervision within the EU's financial sector, focusing on banking, payments, e-money, and related areas such as corporate governance, auditing, and financial reporting. The EBA collaborates closely with other European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs) like EIOPA and ESMA, as well as the Joint Committee and the ESRB, to enhance financial stability and market transparency.

Main Responsibilities

The Legal Expert will be responsible for:

• Providing legal support to the EBA's regulatory, oversight, consumer protection, and financial innovation activities.
• Advising on the interpretation and application of EU banking legislation, including CRD/CRR, BRRD, and payment services regulations.
• Drafting and interpreting internal rules, procedures, and decisions.
• Offering legal assistance in relation to appeals to the Board of Appeal and the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU), as well as public complaints.
• Participating in working groups and representing the EBA at a technical level.
• Performing other tasks as required by the Head of the Legal Unit.

Key Requirements

1. Eligibility Criteria

• Language Skills: Proficiency in one EU language and satisfactory knowledge of another.
• Nationality: Must be a national of an EU Member State, Iceland, Liechtenstein, or Norway.
• Legal Qualifications:
  • Option a: Completed university studies in law (minimum 3 years) with at least one year of professional experience.
  • Option b: Completed university studies in law (minimum 4 years) with at least one year of professional experience.
• Additional Requirements:
  • No criminal record (certified upon appointment).
  • Full citizen rights and fulfilled military service obligations.
  • Physical fitness for the role.

2. Professional Experience

• Minimum of 13 years (for option a) or 12 years (for option b) of relevant full-time legal experience after obtaining the degree.
• Experience must be counted from the date of the diploma up to the application deadline.

3. Language Proficiency

• Excellent knowledge of English (both written and spoken).
• Native English speakers must demonstrate proficiency in a second EU language.
• Knowledge of other EU official languages is an advantage.

Selection Criteria

• Proven experience in advising on the European banking regulatory framework.
• Strong knowledge of EU law and institutional framework.
• Experience in drafting legal documents in English.

Required Competencies

• Ability to investigate and analyze complex legal issues.
• Present legal developments to middle and senior management.
• Strong sense of responsibility, cooperation, and commitment.
• Flexibility and proactivity in a dynamic environment.
• Efficiency in working under pressure.

Equal Opportunities Policy

The EBA ensures equal opportunities and avoids discrimination in its recruitment processes.

Selection Procedure

• Committee: A selection committee will evaluate applications based on eligibility and selection criteria.
• Shortlisting: Candidates may be invited for written tests and interviews.
• Written Tests: Conducted in English, testing communication, knowledge, and drafting skills. Minimum score: 6/10.
• Interviews: Conducted in English, assessing suitability, knowledge, and motivation. Minimum score: 6/10.
• Recruitment: Candidates with the best scores are recruited; those scoring 12 or above are placed on a reserve list valid until 31 December 2014.

Appointment and Employment Conditions

• Contract Type: Temporary fixed-term contract of three years with a nine-month probation period and possible extension.
• Starting Date: Expected to be 1 July or 1 August 2014.
• Grade: AD 9, with an estimated monthly basic salary of €7,127.99.
• Employment Benefits:
  • Exempt from national tax; Community tax at source applies.
  • Salary adjusted by a correction coefficient of 39.2%.
  • Possible entitlement to allowances based on family situation and place of origin.
  • Annual leave: 2 days per calendar month, plus supplementary home leave.
  • Access to EU pension, sickness, accident, unemployment, and invalidity schemes.
  • Travel insurance for missions.

Application Submission

• Documents Required:
  • Europass CV.
  • Motivation letter.
  • Eligibility criteria grid.
• Language: All documents must be in English.
• Deadline: 2 May 2014 at 12:00 noon London time.
• Submission Address: vacancies@eba.europa.eu
• Notes:
  • Only complete applications will be considered.
  • Supporting documents (e.g., diplomas, ID cards) are not required at this stage.
  • Applicants must ensure they meet all eligibility and experience criteria before applying.

Data Protection

• Personal data will be processed in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 45/2001, ensuring confidentiality and security.

Appeal Procedure

• Complaint to EBA: Must be submitted within 3 months of notification of the adverse decision to the Executive Director.
• Judicial Appeal: Can be submitted to the European Union Civil Service Tribunal under Article 270 of the TFEU.
• European Ombudsman: Complaints can be made to the Ombudsman, but must be preceded by administrative steps.

For further details, visit the EBA website: www.eba.europa.eu.