Lawyer in Institutional Law and Litigation

European Patent Office

Place of work
München, Germany
Contract type
full-time
Wage (gross)
EUR 5 223 to 7 396, depending on experience.

Information about the position

Job description, responsibilities and duties

The European Patent Office in Munich is seeking a Lawyer

The European Patent Office (EPO) - the second-largest public institution in Europe, with 7 000 staff members and a self-financed annual budget of EUR 2bn - is looking for a lawyer to work in its Directorate Institutional Law and Litigation (D 5.3.1).

D 5.3.1 forms part of the Principal Directorate Legal Services (PD 5.3), the central legal service of the European Patent Office (EPO) for non-patent law questions. D 5.3.1 has two departments, “Institutional Law and Litigation” and “General Law and Contract Law” providing legal advice on amending EPO internal regulations, institutional and procedural reforms, applying the Protocol on Privileges and Immunities (PPI), drawing up legal texts and resolving legal disputes. They also provide legal advice on contract matters, also in relation to technical and other co-operation with member and non-member states and the European Union.

The successful candidate will join the department “Institutional Law and Litigation” currently comprising three lawyers next to one assistant.

Main duties

Providing legal advice to departments Office-wide on non-contract matters, especially involving the PPI and seat agreements (including immunity issues); helping to draw up or revise the EPO’s international agreements; conducting comparative studies
Advising on amending EPO internal regulations (e.g. Financial Regulations, implementing rules, RFPSS Regulations)
Drafting legislative proposals and supporting implementation
Dealing with legal issues relating to safeguarding and enforcing the status of the EPO
Providing legal advice concerning the legal framework of the EPO, including that arising from policies and relating to ancillary bodies, institutional matters; taking part in project groups
Providing legal advice in (international) contractual matters, including the advice on procurement matters, drafting of contracts and participating in or leading contract negotiations
Advising on contract matters in technical and other co-operation with member and non-member states and the European Union
Supporting the update of Legal Services’ documentation on international law, privileges and immunities, and the law governing international organisations
Taking part in legal proceedings, in or out of court
Providing support to maintaining contacts with other international organisations
Formal checking (contrôles juridiques) of legal texts (legislation, memoranda, agreements, CA documents)
Other tasks as required

Employee perks, benefits

Salary and benefits

The EPO offers competitive salaries, an excellent social package, and varied work in a modern international environment. The net (basic) monthly salary* for this vacancy ranges from EUR 5 223 to 7 396, depending on experience. In addition, depending on their personal circumstances, EPO staff may be entitled to relocation benefits and various allowances (e.g. household, dependant's, childcare, education, expatriation, installation, rent and language allowance).

Information about the selection process

Recruitment process

At the end of our selection process, we may place suitable candidates on a reserve list for a limited period of time. Being on a reserve list does not guarantee a job offer or imply any entitlement to employment at the EPO. You will be considered automatically for vacancies in your field. No action is required on your part unless we contact you.
Procedure and timeframe

The successful candidate will be selected on the basis of qualifications and experience, supplemented as appropriate by interviews, tests and / or a personality questionnaire.

It is intended to hold the interviews in calendar week 25 in Munich.

Application until: 12.6.2016

Requirements for the employee

Candidates with education suit the position

University education (Master's degree)
Postgraduate (Doctorate)

Language skills

English - Upper intermediate (B2) or German - Upper intermediate (B2) or French - Upper intermediate (B2)

Personality requirements and skills

Ideal candidate profile

Fully qualified lawyer with relevant professional experience in job-related legal fields
Advanced legal research, analysis and drafting skills
Ability to present clear, concise and persuasive arguments
Well-organised, systematic and results-oriented approach
Ability to work effectively under pressure and to strict deadlines
Very good oral and written communication skills
Good negotiating skills
Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team
Very good working knowledge of English and German, and at least a solid passive knowledge of French
Familiarity with electronic working tools, especially with MS Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), standard e mail and calendar systems, and internet use.

The ideal candidate will also have experience of

institutional and international law, in particular the law of international organisations
working in an international environment.

Minimum qualifications

Diploma of completed university studies at Master’s level or - in exceptional cases - equivalent professional experience
Excellent knowledge of one official language (English, French or German) and ability to understand the other two
Citizenship of one of the member states of the European Patent Organisation.

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Brief description of the company

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ID: 2569470  Dátum zverejnenia: 19.5.2016  Základná zložka mzdy (brutto) a ďalšie odmeny: EUR 5 223 to 7 396, depending on experience.