About the opportunity
The Office of Legal Affairs (OLA) at NATO Headquarters is responsible for providing legal advice to the Secretary General, the International Staff (IS), the North Atlantic Council, other NATO Committees and NATO subsidiary bodies. The Office supports policy development, negotiates and drafts agreements, represents the Organization in litigation, and engages with Allied legal offices in capitals on strategic legal issues. The incumbent works as an Assistant Legal Adviser focusing on public international law (including privileges and immunities, jus ad bellum, jus in bello, and military planning/operations) and international administrative law (including employment and governance policies).
Salary and benefits
- Monthly salary of EUR 8,273.12 (NATO Grade G17)
- Definite duration contract of three years with the possibility of renewal for up to three years
- Opportunity to apply for conversion to an indefinite duration contract during the period of renewal
- Access to work-life policies including teleworking and flexible working arrangements (flexitime)
- Comprehensive health and social security provisions as per NATO civilian regulations
Who can apply?
- Hold nationality of a NATO member country
- Possess a university degree in law from an institute of recognized standing and professional legal qualifications, as appropriate
- Have at least 5 years of experience in providing legal advice on public international law and/or international administrative law
- Meet NATO's language proficiency requirements: Level V ('Advanced') in one official language (English or French) and Level II ('Elementary') in the other
Required documents
- Updated Taleo Candidate Profile
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) correctly uploaded in the Taleo attachments section
When to apply
- Application deadline is September 13, 2026, at 5:59 PM CET
How to apply
- Access the NATO recruitment platform or Taleo e-recruitment system
- For NATO civilian staff members, apply via the internal recruitment portal
- For all other applicants, submit applications via the official NATO careers portal
- Ensure your Taleo Candidate Profile is updated and your CV is correctly uploaded in the attachments section
- Submit your application before the closing deadline
Additional information
- NATO is committed to diversity and inclusion and strongly encourages women to apply.
- Appointment is subject to receiving a security clearance from national authorities, medical file approval by the NATO Medical Adviser, study and work experience verification, and successful accreditation.
- The use of reference documents without proper quotes (plagiarism) or generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools in preparing applications is strictly prohibited and will lead to rejection.
- No application, processing, training, interviewing, or testing fees are charged by NATO.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Nationals of NATO member countries.
- Lawyers with 5+ years of experience in public international law or international administrative law.
- Professionals fluent in English or French (Advanced) and elementary in the other.
- Those seeking a full-time, stable role with a high monthly salary.
What should you think carefully about?
- Applicants must hold nationality of a NATO member country to be eligible for this position.
- The role requires a high level of language proficiency in both English and French.
- The appointment is subject to a rigorous security clearance from national authorities.
- The use of AI tools in preparing applications is strictly prohibited and will lead to rejection.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This is a prestigious, long-term career move for a lawyer wanting to provide strategic legal advice at the highest levels of international security and military planning.
Our take
Highly recommended for experienced legal professionals with NATO member nationality who specialize in public international law.
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