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Specialist – Commercial Law Jobs in The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands at Europol
Title: Specialist – Commercial Law
Company: Europol
Location: The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands
Application deadline: 08 June 2026
Headquartered in The Hague, the Netherlands, Europol offers a purpose-driven career, as every role offers a profound sense of accomplishment through making a positive contribution to society. Europol’s mission is to support its Member States in preventing and combating all forms of serious international and organized crime, cybercrime and terrorism. We are committed to upholding the values of service, integrity, accountability, initiative, partnership, and diversity. As part of Europol, you will collaborate with diverse top-tier experts, forge international connections, be involved in the ongoing evolution of strategies, technologies, tools and methodologies that underpin European Security, and thrive in a supportive environment that nurtures both personal and professional growth.
Currently Europol is looking for a Specialist Commercial Law. The successful candidate will provide commercial legal advice and support to Europol on matters related to commercial law.
This will include provision of advice to internal clients, liaising with third parties and the reviewing and drafting of commercial documents related to all departments and types of expenditure.
He/she will be entrusted with the following tasks:
- Drafting and reviewing legal opinions, internal legal acts, policies, guidance and contracts;
- Providing legal advice on the interpretation of decisions and rules and regulations including to senior management;
- Conducting legal research and analysis on EU legal topics;
- Representing Europol in external and internal meetings;
- Performing any other duties in the area of competence as assigned by the line management.
Key requirements and knowledge:
- Level of education as described in the vacancy notice on Europol's website;
- Relevant professional experience of at least 3 years;
- Experience in the field of EU Commercial Law;
- Experience in legal research, analysis and drafting;
- Experience in working in an international, multidisciplinary work environment.
- Comprehensive knowledge of EU Commercial Law (e.g. intellectual property rights, contract law, non-contractual liability);
- Knowledge of key compliance issues (e.g. non-conflict of interest, adherence to public procurement obligations, grants, data protection and fundamental rights);
- Commercial awareness;
- Passed the following subjects in one of the EU Member States, as part of a law degree: national contract law, tort/delict and property law applicable. National equivalent titles to the above 3 subjects will be accepted. Candidates are required to indicate in their application form how they meet this requirement.
- Experience working in an EU institution or EU body (desirable)
- Experience in ICT related commercial law including commercial licensing, contracting of cloud services, regulation of Artificial Intelligence (desirable)
- Experience of Dutch civil law (desirable)
Indicative salary:
The basic monthly salary is 6.961,29 (step 1) or EUR 7.253,84 (step 2). The indicative net salary of AD6 step 1 for a staff member (single) in receipt of expatriation allowance (16%) is:
a) Staff member (single) in receipt of expatriation allowance (16%): EUR 7.240,58
b) Staff member with two dependent children in their custody in receipt of expatriation allowance (16%): EUR 9.436,00
Compensation and benefits:
- Healthy work-life balance and working environment: flexible working hours, structural teleworking opportunities (depending on the nature of your job), comprehensive annual leave, and maternity/parental leave In line with the EU civil service rules;
- Employees are protected against illness, accidents, and the risk of occupational disease by the Sickness Insurance Scheme (JSIS), which offers global insurance coverage;
- Staff pay EU tax at source, but salaries are exempt from national taxes;
- A competitive salary and benefits package (which can include expatriation, household, foreign residence and education allowances) in line with the EU civil service rules (Click here to explore our supplementary allowances;
- Europol fosters a continuous learning culture. We offer a comprehensive learning and development programme that is aligned with the overall business strategy and that values people’s performance and development;
- Social benefits in the form of unemployment allowance under certain conditions, as well as pension rights for Temporary and Contract Agents after 10 years of service;
- Possibility to advance in grade/salary through annual appraisal exercise and opportunities for lateral development within the organisation;
- A workplace that values environmental sustainability, diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities.
Apply now and create a safer Europe with us!
Please refer to the job posting on our website for details regarding the eligibility and selection criteria and duties. The only way to submit an application is via the Europol website. Click here to visit Europol website and learn more about the Agency and its mission.
