Legal Officer - European Commission (FGIV, Luxembourg)

About this position

The summary below is published by European Commission on the official vacancy notice. Our own analysis — salary realism, comparable openings, career trajectory, language profile — follows further down the page.

Key responsibilities

According to the vacancy notice, the role centres on the following duties:

• Contribute to design, negotiation and implementation of EU digital and data policies
• Focus on Digital Simplification Omnibus, Data Act, Data Governance Act, GDPR and ePrivacy framework
• Cover data retention and measures to combat child sexual abuse material (CSAM)
• Develop future legislative and policy initiatives
• Contribute to simplification of EU regulatory framework and reduction of administrative burdens
• Participate in inter-institutional negotiations with European Parliament and Council
• Prepare legal and policy analyses
• Draft legislative texts

Are you eligible?

Check these requirements from the notice before investing time in an application:

• Education: University degree in law or equivalent qualifications
• Experience: Professional experience in EU digital law, data law, data protection, privacy or related fields; experience with legislative or contractual drafting, inter-institutional negotiations, legal analysis, implementation of EU legislation, enforcement activities, or development of policy and legislative initiatives
• Languages: Not specified
• Key skills: Analytical skills, Legal drafting skills, Sound judgement, Ability to work under pressure, Proactive and well-organised, Excellent drafting skills, Excellent communication and presentation skills, Ability to work effectively with colleagues across European Commission and EU institutions, Ability to engage constructively with Member States, regulatory authorities, industry, civil society and academia

Contract and working arrangements

Contract duration: Not specified.

Working arrangements: Flexible working conditions including possibility of teleworking.

Hiring unit: Unit CNECT.G.1 - Data Policy and Innovation, DG CONNECT.

Position details

Reference

EC.2026.CNECT.421455

Directorate-General

Connect - Communications Networks, Content and Technology

Vacancy Notice

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Last Verified

24 July 2026

Position overview

This is the official EU Careers listing for Legal Officer at European Commission based in Luxembourg at the FGIV grade level (Contract Agent). The vacancy reference is EC.2026.CNECT.421455. It is hosted by Connect - Communications Networks, Content and Technology, the Directorate-General responsible for this policy area. The role falls under the Information Technology domain.

MAKE A DIFFERENCE - JOIN THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION

Do you want to help shape the future of the European Union? Make the planet greener, promote a fairer society, or support businesses and innovation across the EU? Then come and work for the European Commission where you can really make a difference!

Commission staff are a diverse group of people, who are motivated to help make Europe – and the world – a better place. They come from the 27 Member States of the European Union. Different nationalities, backgrounds, languages and cultures make the Commission a vibrant and inclusive place to work.

WE OFFER GREAT JOBS AND GREAT WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Interesting and challenging positions with plenty of opportunities for training and acquiring new skills and competencies throughout your whole career

• Opportunities to move between different policy areas throughout your career

• A package of flexible working conditions including the possibility of teleworking – we care about your work-life balance

• A competitive financial package, including comprehensive healthcare, accident and pension schemes

• A multilingual, multicultural workplace where personal and career development are strongly promoted

• Multilingual schools for your children

We recruit from a wide range of backgrounds and actively promote diversity and inclusion:

We do not only recruit political scientists and lawyers but are also looking for all kinds of profiles, including scientists, linguists, IT experts, data analysts and economists, as well as drivers and engineers.

We are committed to equal opportunities and to fostering a rich, diverse and inclusive working environment. We aim for our workforce to be representative of European society and strongly welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We actively seek to create a workplace where each staff member feels valued and respected, can give their best and can develop to their full potential. (Reference: Call for interest EC.LUX.2026.CNECT.421455)

To promote diversity and establish a geographically balanced pool of candidates, we strongly encourage applicants from Member States which are currently underrepresented in the European Commission workforce to apply. These Member States are currently Austria, the Czech Republic, Denmark, the Netherlands, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Latvia, Luxembourg, Malta, Poland, Slovakia and Sweden 1. Recruitment will however remain strictly based on the merits of all applicants and no positions will be reserved for nationals of any specific Member State.

STAFF RECRUITED ON CONTRACTS

In addition to permanent officials, the European Commission offers non-permanent positions. There are two categories of non-permanent staff:

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temporary agents are recruited to fill vacant positions for a set amount of time or

to perform highly specialised tasks.

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contract agents may provide additional capacity in specialised fields where an

insufficient number of officials is available or carry out a number of administrative or manual tasks. They are generally recruited for fixed-term contracts (maximum 6 years in any EU Institution), but in some cases they can be offered contracts for an indefinite duration (in offices, agencies, delegations or representations).

For more information on different staff categories

> 1Please note that the list of underrepresented Member States may be subject to future amendment based on potential data changes over time.

(Reference: Call for interest EC.LUX.2026.CNECT.421455)

# Legal Officer

# in DG CONNECT of the European Commission

Job title: Legal Officer

Domain: Information Technology

Where : Unit CNECT.G.1 - „ Data Policy and Innovation “, Luxembourg

Function Group : FG IV

Contract Type : 3b

Express your interest until : 04.09.2026 - 12.00 (noon, Brussels time)

WE ARE

Unit G.1 in DG CONNECT, the Data Policy and Innovation Unit, is at the forefront of shaping

Europe's data economy and fostering a seamless single market for data. Our mission is to enable

individuals, businesses, public administrations and communities to harness the value of data in a

responsible and impactful way.

Unit G.1 plays a central role in implementing the Data Union Strategy and the Digital Omnibus, and

is responsible for key legislative frameworks such as the Data Governance Act, the Data Act, the

Open Data Directive and the ePrivacy Directive. These frameworks are instrumental in driving

Europe's digital transformation and enabling trusted data sharing and reuse. The Unit also

contributes to the Commission's simplification agenda by reducing administrative burdens,

improving regulatory coherence and promoting digital solutions that make compliance easier and

more efficient.

In addition, Unit G.1 helps shape international data flows and digital trade policy, ensuring that

cross-border data exchanges take place under secure, fair and mutually beneficial conditions. This

work strengthens Europe's position in the global digital economy and supports the development of

interoperable international data ecosystems.

Beyond regulation, we support research and innovation through Horizon Europe and the Digital

Europe Programme. We help advance cutting-edge data technologies and fund initiatives that

address key challenges in data access, management and use, enabling stakeholders across Europe

to unlock the full value of data for economic growth, public services and societal benefit.

WE PROPOSE

We are seeking a highly motivated Legal Officer to join our dynamic policy team, working at the

heart of one of the most influential and fast-moving areas of EU digital policy. This position offers

a unique opportunity to contribute directly to the development, negotiation and implementation of

legislation shaping Europe's digital future. (Reference: Call for interest EC.LUX.2026.CNECT.421455)

The successful candidate will contribute to the design, negotiation and implementation of EU digital

and data policies, with a particular focus on the Digital Simplification Omnibus, the Data Act, the

Data Governance Act, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the ePrivacy framework.

The role will also cover related policy areas such as data retention, and measures to combat child

sexual abuse material (CSAM), as well as the development of future legislative and policy

initiatives.

The successful candidate will contribute to efforts to simplify the EU regulatory framework, reduce

administrative burdens and promote digital solutions that make compliance more efficient and less

costly, particularly for SMEs.

The candidate will play a central role in inter-institutional negotiations with the European

Parliament and the Council, preparing legal and policy analyses, drafting legislative texts and

contributing to the development of Commission positions. The role also involves monitoring the

implementation and enforcement of EU legislation, including handling of citizens’ complaints,

questions of Members of European Parliament and contributing to cases brought before the Court

of Justice of the European Union.

A key aspect of the position is engagement with a broad range of stakeholders, including Member

States, industry, civil society organisations, data protection authorities, academia and other EU

institutions. The candidate will help build consensus on complex legal and policy issues and ensure

that legislative solutions remain practical, innovation-friendly and future-proof.

The successful candidate will also contribute to interservice consultations and support the

preparation of briefings, speeches, correspondence and other materials for senior management and

political leadership.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a proactive and intellectually curious professional to help

shape Europe's digital economy, data governance framework and simplification agenda at a time

of profound technological and geopolitical change.

WE LOOK FOR

We are looking for a highly motivated colleague who can contribute to the unit's success and

deliver high-quality results in a collaborative and fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate is

proactive, well-organised and capable of managing complex files under tight deadlines. They

should possess excellent analytical, legal and drafting skills, sound judgement, and the ability to

work effectively under pressure.

Candidates should have a university degree in law or equivalent qualifications. Professional

experience in EU digital law, in particular data law, data protection, privacy, or related fields would

be a strong asset. Experience with legislative or contractual drafting, inter-institutional negotiations,

legal analysis, implementation of EU legislation, enforcement activities, or the development of

policy and legislative initiatives would be particularly valuable.

A good understanding of the EU's data regulatory framework, including the Data Act, GDPR,

ePrivacy rules and data retention, is highly desirable. Familiarity with emerging digital technologies,

data-driven business models, artificial intelligence, or the functioning of the digital economy would (Reference: Call for interest EC.LUX.2026.CNECT.421455)

be an advantage. Experience with regulatory simplification, burden reduction, better regulation

principles, or the use of digital solutions to streamline compliance and reduce administrative costs

for businesses would also be considered a strong asset.

The successful candidate should be able to work effectively with colleagues across the European

Commission and other EU institutions, and engage constructively with Member States, regulatory

authorities, industry, civil society organisations and academia. Excellent drafting, communication

and presentation skills are essential. The candidate should be able to explain complex legal and

policy is

Salary at this grade

Basic monthly salary at FGIV runs from €4,449 (step 1) to €5,034 (top step), giving an annual range of roughly €53,388 to €60,408 before tax and allowances. Steps increase automatically every two years; the figures here are taken from the salary grid in the EU Staff Regulations.

Eligible staff posted away from their country of nationality also receive an expatriation allowance worth 16% of basic salary (around €712 per month at step 1 of FGIV) together with household, dependent-child, and education allowances where applicable. Take-home pay is then adjusted by the country correction coefficient for Luxembourg. For a worked example see our correction coefficients guide and the EU salaries overview.

Application timeline

This vacancy was first listed on 19 June 2026, 37 days ago.

The application deadline is 4 September 2026, 38 days from today. Late applications are not accepted, so submit through the official EU Careers portal well in advance.

Last verified against the EU Careers feed on 24 July 2026 (2 days ago).

Where to learn more

For full responsibilities, requirements, and career progression at FGIV see our FGIV grade page; for headcount, mission, and other open vacancies at European Commission see the European Commission institution page; for the cost of living, correction coefficient, and other postings in Luxembourg see our Luxembourg location page; for related vacancies in the Information Technology field browse our Information Technology domain page.

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