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Principal Legal Advisor, Head of Office

NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) · Capellen

Region:
Capellen
Required experience:
10 years
Environment:
NGO
Contract:
Temporary position (Full-time)

Company description

NSPA is the lead organisation for multinational acquisition, support and sustainment to NATO and its 31 Nations.  

NSPA is a customer-funded agency, operating on a "no profit - no loss" basis.  

Post No GJ001/ Ref. No 2025_00574

Job description

  • Master's level qualification in law, and certified training for the legal profession.
  • Minimum ten years’ legal experience in government or international intergovernmental organisations.
  • Very good knowledge of law and legal procedures pertaining to International Organisations.
  • Experience in managing a legal office or legal functions.
  • Experience in commercial and international disputes litigation.
  • Authorised to practise law in a NATO member state through admission to the relevant bar association or other recognised national licensing authority.
  • NATO's official languages are English and French. The work of this post requires fluency in English, while working knowledge of French is desirable.

What do we offer?

  • Multicultural environment
  • Initial three year contract with competitive monthly tax-free salary (subject to Article 19 of the Ottawa agreement on exemption of Taxation)
  • Additional benefits for expatriate staff including expatriation and education allowances (where applicable) and additional home leave
  • Excellent health coverage
  • Great work/life balance
  • Generous annual leave of 6 weeks plus official holidays
  • Pension Scheme

Post details

  • Basic monthly salary: EUR 13 039.44, tax free - before insurance and pension contributions.
  • This post will become vacant as of 01 February 2027.
  • (Definite Tenure) Initial duration of the assignment will be for 3 years. The contract may be renewed, but will not exceed the definite tenure of 9 years.
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