Assistant Legal Advisor

Provides international-law support to NATO's International Military Staff, advising on operational, institutional and administrative legal matters for the Military Committee and IMS leadership.

Department: Office of the Legal Advisor

• Support legal aspects of International Military Staff work for the Military Committee and IMS divisions
• Research legal issues in customary international law, law of armed conflict and institutional law
• Review operational plans, rules of engagement and use of force in NATO missions
• Support drafting of NATO policies with legal implications
• Prepare legal briefs and background papers on operational, international and administrative law
• Interpret and analyse international agreements, directives and regulations
• Represent IMS Legal Advisor interests in Military Committee Working Groups when required
• Support legal coordination across the NATO enterprise and representation before the NATO Administrative Tribunal

• Nationals of NATO member states only
• At least four years of working experience as an assistant legal advisor for an international organisation or international law firm
• In-depth understanding of international law and the law of armed conflict
• Master-level university degree in law with specialisation in public international law or related discipline
• Advanced spoken and written English
• NATO SECRET clearance or eligibility for that clearance

• Competition is expected to be conducted on site at NATO HQ and completed by the fourth quarter of 2026
• Post may require temporary duty travel, irregular hours and overtime
• Successful applicant will be offered a three-year definite duration contract that may be renewed
• Appointment is subject to security clearance and medical-file approval
• Technical written assessment will be part of the selection procedure