Head of Legal Division for Commercialisation and New Initiatives

il y a 3 semaines

Paris, Île-de-France EUROPEAN SPACE AGENCY Temps plein
Job Title: Head of Legal Division for Commercialisation and New Initiatives

As the Head of Legal Division for Commercialisation and New Initiatives, you will play a crucial role in shaping the European Space Agency's (ESA) commercialisation strategy and innovation initiatives. You will lead a team of lawyers and provide strategic legal counsel to support the Agency's commercialisation policy and new programme schemes.

Duties and Responsibilities
  • Provide legal analysis and advice on ESA's rules and procedures to effectively implement its commercialisation approach and industrial policy.
  • Lead legal analysis and advice on new initiatives to enhance the competitiveness of the European space industry and draft new programmatic schemes in relation to the Agency's innovation initiatives.
  • Draft and update, in close cooperation with the Procurement Department, the Agency's Procurement Regulations and the General Clauses and Conditions for ESA Contracts.
  • Monitor and conduct legal analysis regarding developments in commercial, business trade, and competition law.
  • Edit and review the Director General's Administrative Instructions to ensure their conformity with the Agency's legal framework.
  • Provide legal advice and support to the programmes under the responsibility of the Division, such as ScaleUp and GSTP.
Requirements
  • A master's degree in law and advanced studies in public international law and/or national law are required.
  • Proven experience in international and national law is required.
  • The ability to motivate and develop a team.
  • The ability to provide strategic direction to the individuals within the Division and to relate team objectives to the overall and evolving organisational goals and context.
  • The ability to drive performance and foster cooperation within and across teams throughout the organisation.
  • Demonstrated excellent leadership, relationship management, and communication skills, both oral and written.
  • A proven track record of representing the Agency's interests to external interfaces.
  • Excellent cognitive, analytical, delegation, planning, and organisational skills.
  • The ability to anticipate problems, resolve complex issues, and relate situations to their context.
  • The ability to make solution-oriented, pragmatic, and timely decisions of a high standard and with integrity, as well as to support others, such as team members, upper management, and other stakeholders, in this process.
Additional Information

The European Space Agency is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. We therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, beliefs, age, disability, or other characteristics. Applications from women are encouraged.

At the Agency, we value diversity, and we welcome people with disabilities. Whenever possible, we seek to accommodate individuals with disabilities by providing the necessary support at the workplace. The Human Resources Department can also provide assistance during the recruitment process.

Important Information and Disclaimer

During the recruitment process, the Agency may request applicants to undergo selection tests. Additionally, successful candidates will need to undergo basic screening before appointment, which will be conducted by an external background screening service, in compliance with the European Space Agency's security procedures.

Note that ESA is in the process of transitioning to a Matrix setup, which could lead to organisational changes affecting this position.

The information published on ESA's careers website regarding working conditions is correct at the time of publication. It is not intended to be exhaustive and may not address all questions you would have.

Language and Nationality

Please note that applications can only be 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, the United Kingdom, and Canada, Latvia, Lithuania, Slovakia, and Slovenia.

According to the ESA Convention, the recruitment of staff must take into account an adequate distribution of posts among nationals of the ESA Member States. When short-listing for an interview, priority will first be given to internal candidates and secondly to external candidates from under-represented Member States.

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.

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