JOB DESCRIPTION

WE ARE

The mission of the Directorate General for Taxation and Customs Union (DG TAXUD) is to promote fair and sustainable policies that generate revenue for the EU and its Member States and ensure that EU citizens and businesses benefit from global trade and a safe and secure Single Market protected at its borders.

The Directorate for “Direct Taxation, Tax Coordination, Economic Analysis and Evaluation” (TAXUD.D) provides policy, legal and economic analysis of tax policies and practices pursued by the Member States in the area of direct taxation, enacts enforcement of EU direct tax law, and identifies coherent strategies at a community level.

Within Directorate D, Unit D.3 “Legal Affairs – Direct Taxation” is a team of 15 dynamic and motivated colleagues, often reinforced on a temporary basis by (tax) trainees. The unit oversees legal analysis, EU law enforcement (complaints, EU Pilot Dialogues and infringements), contributes to litigation and cases in front of the European Courts, and provides legal advice in support of policy development in the field of direct taxation. In this capacity, it contributes to the proper functioning of the Internal Market in a field that is both technically and politically relevant and has an important bearing on the activities of all businesses and citizens that operate across the EU. The unit also acts as infringement coordinator for DG TAXUD and is the contact point internally as well as for other DGs (COMP, GROW, FISMA, SG, SJ) on any legal matter in the direct tax field and broader horizontal issues of a legal nature (i.e., institutional law questions).

The unit applies a flexible approach with respect to work organisation, within the normal constraints of the work. The unit ensures integration of newcomers through mentoring and teamwork

WE PROPOSE

TAXUD.D.3. is seeking to hire one Legal Officer.

The position will consist of contributing to the legal assessment of Member States’ compliance with the EU Treaties and secondary legislation in the area of direct taxation, and for contributing to the design and legal soundness of legislative projects carried out by the Directorate and the DG more broadly in the same field.

It concerns a stimulating and challenging position within a highly motivated and mutually supportive team. The team is inside a Directorate and DG where work is readily conducted cross­unit, on a project-driven basis, bringing together legal, analytical capacity and expertise, with policy development and coordination. The successful candidate will be expected to develop and maintain a network of working contacts with all relevant DGs, the Legal Service and institutions, as well as with Member States and many other external stakeholders. The successful candidate will also be called to contribute to the activity of other sectors in the Unit and the Directorate as well as horizontal project teams. DG TAXUD and the Directorate responsible for direct taxation offer a collaborative work environment that promotes a flexible and cooperative approach in terms of work organisation.

The DG currently offers hybrid working possibilities, combining teleworking, and work in the office in line with the Commission’s policy currently in application. Regular meetings and frequent interactions with team members both in person and online will ensure integration into the unit.

WE LOOK FOR

We are looking for a dynamic professional with a firm background in European law, particularly the fundamental freedoms, as well as excellent legal, analytical and communication/ drafting skills. Experience in and knowledge of European and international tax law is a strong asset. The successful candidate should have a keen interest in and eye for interaction between policy development and law enforcement.

The ideal candidate should combine team spirit with a good sense of initiative to work independently, sometimes under tight deadlines. He/she should possess a profound attention to detail, but also be interested in developing skills to put detail into a broader policy perspective. Fluency in English and/ or French is required. Good working knowledge of further Community languages would be an advantage.

How to Apply:

You should send your documents in a single pdf in the following order:

1. your CV 2. completed application form.

Please send these documents by the publication deadline to [email protected] indicating the selection reference TAXUD/C0M/2025/2487 in the subject.

No applications will be accepted after the publication deadline.