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LEGAL ADVISOR
VACANCY: Committed and hands-on EU Legal Advisor for our human rights helpdesk.
RECLAIM is hiring. We're looking for an EU law expert with sharp legal analysis, strong political judgment, and a passion for protecting human rights and democracy in Europe. You’ll lead our EU Legal Helpdesk—our in-house legal mechanism supporting LGBTQI rights defenders and advancing rule of law litigation.
Expect a dynamic and high-impact role combining litigation strategy, legal drafting, and high-level advocacy
Your role:
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Monitor legal developments in Member States impacting LGBTQI rights and the rule of law.
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Draft legal opinions on national laws’ compatibility with EU law.
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Support civil society actors litigating before the CJEU by helping them prepare legal arguments, draft complaints, and navigate procedural requirements.
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Conduct legal research and brief EU institutions and Member States in relation to, and ahead of, CJEU proceedings.
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Identify EU-level litigation opportunities through regular contact with NGOs across the EU.
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Draft advocacy materials, attend high-level meetings, and contribute to campaign strategy.
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Review RECLAIM’s advocacy proposals to ensure they are legally feasible under EU law.
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Supervise interns and volunteers linked to the Legal Helpdesk.
Time allocation (indicative):
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40% legal research and drafting
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40% legal and political advocacy
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20% coordination and team support
Must-have:
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Master's or ongoing PhD degree in law, specializing in EU law.
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Pro-EU orientation with a passion for the Union’s processes, policies, and culture.
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Excellent command of English (C2).
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Demonstrated commitment to human rights and EU values.
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Sound political judgment and diplomacy skills.
Preferred:
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Previous experience in EU institutions, courts, or a specialized EU law firm.
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Experience drafting legal opinions, litigation files, or complex policy documents.
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Expertise in one or more relevant EU law areas: Charter of Fundamental Rights, Conditionality Regulation, Financial Regulation, CPR, RRF, or EU sanctions.
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Experience working with or inside civil society organizations.
We Offer:
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Salary: Open-ended contract. Annual gross salary between €3,400 and €3,700 per month, with 12 monthly payments and additional holiday pay in May. Benefits include meal vouchers, professional development funding, extra year-end days off, and partial reimbursement of public transport costs. Tax benefits are available for individuals with dependents or an unemployed partner.
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Workplace Culture: Flexible working arrangements with the option to work remotely 2-3 days a week in Belgium or telework from another EU Member State for up to 25% of your time. Our welcoming office is located in the heart of the European Quarter, at the Mug coworking space in Schuman.
To apply
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Fill out [this form] to register your interest.
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You will immediately receive an email with a personal upload link.
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Use that link to upload the following documents:
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Your CV
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A cover letter (max. 300 words) explaining how you could contribute to RECLAIM.
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Deadline: 22 August 2025.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a written test and interview. If you’re interested in this position, don’t wait to apply — we review applications on a rolling basis and may fill the vacancy before the deadline.
About RECLAIM
RECLAIM is a civil rights NGO funded in 2019. We aim to defend democracy and human rights in Europe by supporting civil rights groups, anti-corruption activists, judges, and independent media. To achieve our goals, we engage in a range of activities and employ various methods. These include documenting attacks on fundamental rights, engaging in EU litigation and advocacy, providing training and capacity-building, facilitating networks and partnerships, and amplifying grassroots voices.
Come join us!
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