EFTA Surveillance Authority

Role Description ESA is recruiting a legal officer to join its Internal Market Affairs Directorate (IMA). Within ESA, IMA is responsible for monitoring the implementation and application of EEA rules relating to the internal market. This includes the free movement of goods, workers, services and capital, as well as horizontal policies such as public procurement, energy, environment, transport and food and veterinary law. In addition, IMA has some management tasks relating, inter alia, to direct enforcement within the internal market. ESA is seeking a dynamic, well-qualified, and highly motivated professional with in-depth knowledge of EEA law, in particular the four freedoms. Experience in other areas of EEA law is an asset. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong analytical and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently as well as in a team environment. Depending on workload and other requirements, the responsibilities may also cover other issues relating to EEA law. The successful candidate will: Be assigned responsibility for general surveillance work and case handling concerning the implementation and application of EEA law in the fields of free movement of goods, including State monopolies, discriminatory taxation, medicinal products and devices and intellectual property in the EEA EFTA States (Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway). Examine complaints and carry out legal conformity assessments. Draft ESA decisions, opinions and reports. Proactively monitor and analyse developments in the relevant policy and legal fields. Cooperate closely with external counterparts, including the European Commission, the EFTA Secretariat and national competent authorities in the EEA EFTA States.