Europäisches Patentamt

European Patent Office

Office européen des brevets

Lawyer in Directorate Employment Law

Principal Directorate Legal Services

EPO Munich (Germany)

Directorate Employment Law advises EPO management and HR departments on employment law, and represents the EPO in internal appeals and any ensuing complaints filed with the Administrative Tribunal of the International Labour Organization (ATILO).

In order to solve the backlog of internal appeals, additional temporary support is required in the Directorate Employment Law for the next three years.

The Lawyer drafts the Office's position papers for the Internal Appeals Committee (IAC), defends the Office's interests before the IAC, drafts submissions in proceedings before the ATILO, and provides support to external lawyers handling outsourced complaints.

The ideal candidate should have in-depth knowledge and experience of employment law in international organisations, and in employment-law litigation.

More details on the main duties, requirements and selection procedure, together with access to the online application form, can be found on www.epo.org/vacancies under the reference number NRC/5202.

Please apply online by 31.01.2012.

As the second largest European organisation, the European Patent Office offers a competitive salary, excellent social benefits and varied work in a modern international environment.

More information on www.epo.org/vacancies