General Counsel - Single Resolution Board (Brussels)
About this position
The summary below is published by Single Resolution Board on the official vacancy notice. Our own analysis — salary realism, comparable openings, career trajectory, language profile — follows further down the page.
At the SRB, we believe diversity creates excellence – more diverse staff members mean a wider range of opinions, leading to better and more robust teams.
We aspire to be an organisation in which diversity is welcomed and appreciated. Enabling diversity is vital to our institution to deliver the best possible outcome for our staff and for the Banking Union. The facets of diversity include – but are not limited to – gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, age, cultural background and disability.
The SRB supports our colleagues with disabilities to ensure that their work-related needs are accommodated to the best extent possible, and also provides help to disabled job applicants during the recruitment process.
The SRB offers a long-term career perspective and attractive working conditions, which are in line with theStaff Regulations (SR) and the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Communities (CEOS)applicable to EU institutions. We offer a number of different contracts, as detailed below.
You will be working in a dynamic, fast-growing multicultural environment, with colleagues from across Europe. Here at the SRB you will face…
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Key responsibilities
According to the vacancy notice, the role centres on the following duties:
- Provide legal advice and support to the Chair, the Board and the SRB services on all legal matters relating to the SRB's activities
- Ensure the legality of the SRB's acts and decisions
- Represent the SRB before the Court of Justice of the European Union and other courts
- Manage and coordinate the Legal Department
- Contribute to the development of the SRB's legal framework
Are you eligible?
Check these requirements from the notice before investing time in an application:
- Education: University degree in law
- Experience: At least 15 years of professional experience in the legal field, of which at least 5 years in a managerial position
- Languages: English (C1)
- Key skills: Excellent knowledge of EU law and institutional law, Knowledge of banking and financial law, Strong analytical and drafting skills, Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines, Strong management and leadership skills
- Eligibility: Be a national of a Member State of the European Union
Contract and working arrangements
Contract duration: 5 years, renewable once.
Position overview
This is the official EU Careers listing for General Counsel at SRB based in Brussels.
At the SRB, we believe diversity creates excellence – more diverse staff members mean a wider range of opinions, leading to better and more robust teams.
We aspire to be an organisation in which diversity is welcomed and appreciated. Enabling diversity is vital to our institution to deliver the best possible outcome for our staff and for the Banking Union. The facets of diversity include – but are not limited to – gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, age, cultural background and disability.
The SRB supports our colleagues with disabilities to ensure that their work-related needs are accommodated to the best extent possible, and also provides help to disabled job applicants during the recruitment process.
The SRB offers a long-term career perspective and attractive working conditions, which are in line with theStaff Regulations (SR) and the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Communities (CEOS)applicable to EU institutions. We offer a number of different contracts, as detailed below.
You will be working in a dynamic, fast-growing multicultural environment, with colleagues from across Europe. Here at the SRB you will face various challenges, explore varied opportunities and experience a people-centred working culture that gives you a voice, influence and the remit to make an impact for the benefit of EU citizens.
We value our employees, and you will have many opportunities to develop your personal and professional skills throughout your career. SRB aims at creating and maintaining a healthy work environment promoting initiatives that enable staff members to have the right balance between work and personal life.
The basic monthly salaries (in EUR) for Temporary Agents for each grade and step in function group AD, AST and AST/SC are referred to in Article 66 of the European Commission Staff Regulations, applicable from 01 July 2017.
Application timeline
This vacancy was first listed on 28 May 2026, 110 days ago.
No closing date is published in the source feed for this position. EU vacancies typically remain open for four to eight weeks; check the official vacancy notice for the cut-off date and time.
Last verified against the EU Careers feed on 15 September 2026.
Where to learn more
For headcount, mission, and other open vacancies at SRB see the SRB institution page; for the cost of living, correction coefficient, and other postings in Brussels see our Brussels location page.
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