Introduction

Are you keen to work as a lawyer of one of the world’s leading scientific Intergovernmental Organizations? Come and join a unique environment whose core value is excellence, and whose defining characteristic is teamwork. CERN, take part!

You will provide legal support to the HSE Unit, which, reporting to the Director-General, is responsible, for the establishment, and interpretation of the Organization's regulatory framework in matters of Safety, radiation protection, occupational medicine, fire and rescue services and monitoring of - and reporting on the environmental and radiological impact of the Organization’s activities.

Functions

You will be working within the Transversal Services Group of the HSE Unit (HSE-TS) and in collaboration with lawyers, scientists, engineers and other colleagues across the Unit and the Organization. In particular, you will:

• Draft and review the Organization’s rules and policies in matters of health and safety and environmental protection;  
• Advise and follow up on legal matters related to subjects falling within the mandate of the HSE unit and on strategic orientations of Safety at CERN;
• Provide legal support
  • for HSE initiatives;
  • to stakeholders in HSE matters;
  • to internal and external Safety committees, including those established following agreements with Host-States.

Master's degree or PhD or equivalent relevant experience in the field of law or a related field.

Experience:

• Demonstrated experience in legal- and legal drafting work, preferably acquired in an international environment.
• Experience in any of the following would be an advantage:
  • Drafting of internal regulations,
  • Interpretation or implementation of the EU- and international regulations in matters of health and safety or environmental protection.

Technical competencies:

• Drafting and writing of official legal documents;
• Knowledge of Environmental Law;
• Knowledge of Labor Law (including Health and Safety legislation);
• Knowledge of EU regulations.

Behavioural competencies:

• Solving Problems: recognizing what is essential; discriminating between important and peripheral information and being able to see the whole picture Assimilating large quantities of information, identifying key issues and formulating conclusions clearly and concisely. Being open to original ideas and creative options by which to address issues; continually driving change by seeking new ways to improve outcomes
• Achieving Results: having a structured and organised approach towards work; being able to set priorities and plan tasks with results in mind
• Communicating Effectively: expressing opinions, ideas and suggestions with conviction and in a logical/structured manner; keeping to the point Demonstrating a pro-active approach to resolving differences; addressing issues of conflict constructively
• Managing Self: working well autonomously; taking on activities and tasks without prompting
• Working in Teams: understanding when teamwork is required to achieve the best results; including others accordingly and sharing information

Language skills:

Spoken and written English and French: ability to understand and speak both languages in professional contexts as well as the ability to draft texts for publications and/ or official communications and to make oral presentations in both languages.

Eligibility and closing date:

Diversity has been an integral part of CERN's mission since its foundation and is an established value of the Organization. Employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We welcome applications from all Member States and Associate Member States.

This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible, and applications should normally reach us no later than 16.11.2022 midnight CET. 

Employment Conditions

Contract type: Limited duration contract (5 years). Subject to certain conditions, holders of limited-duration contracts may apply for an indefinite position.

Job grade: 6-7

Job reference: HSE-TS-LC-2022-130-LD

Benchmark Job Title: Legal Adviser