HOW ABOUT STRENGTHENING LAW ENFORCEMENT COOPERATION IN EUROPE?
Our client, the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Training (CEPOL), is an agency of the European Union dedicated to developing, implementing and coordinating training for law enforcement officials. The Centre is located in Budapest, Hungary. Civitta in cooperation with with I-DEAL Informatikai, Szolgáltató és Kereskedelmi Kft. is providing temporary staffing services to the agency.
Legal Officer
As a Legal Officer at CEPOL, you will work closely with the Data Protection Officer (DPO) to provide sound legal advice and enhance the legality of the agency's activities. You will handle complex files independently, ensuring compliance with privacy standards and supporting the annual objectives of the Legal/DPO office.
You will:
- Handle requests for public access to documents, including necessary blanking/redaction support
- Provide independent legal analysis on operational and corporate files, such as cloud contracting (SaaS) and IT tool data protection arrangements
- Prepare and update privacy statements and support data controllers in maintaining the CEPOL data processing Registry
- Assist in the legal assessment of documents for legal proceedings and handle EDPS (European Data Protection Supervisor) requests
- Review procurement files, including tender documentation, evaluation reports, and decisions
- Act as a trainer alongside the DPO regarding data protection and public access to documents
- Assist in preparing Management Board (MB) and Executive Director (ED) decisions
Requirements:
- University degree (3 years of study) in Law or International Studies
- At least 3 years of relevant professional experience
- Proven experience or studies in fields related to the job profile (Law, Administration, Procurement, or Contracting)
- Excellent command of English (C1 level); working knowledge of French (B2) is an asset
- Strong knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- High degree of organizational skills and the ability to manage priorities effectively
- Advantageous: Experience in European Law, Data Protection, or working within an international organization
Benefits:
- Full-time temporary role from 1 June2026 until 31 December 2026
- Salary: EUR 3,856.18 gross per month
- Opportunity to work in a prestigious EU Agency within a multicultural environment
- A position that supports work–life balance and professional development
We kindly invite you to submit your CV in English and in Europass format by 5th of May 2026.
For more information, click Apply or contact career.cepol@civitta.com
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