JOB OFFER:
Legal Advisor at the Association of European Border Regions
The Association of European Border Regions (AEBR) is a Europe-wide organisation that represents border and cross-border regions, promoting cross-border cooperation.
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AEBR has its headquarters in Gronau and a project office in Berlin, Germany.
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About the job:
This is a part-time position (20 hours per month), running from September 2025 (with a flexible start) to December 2026, with the possibility of extension. The position is considered a mini-job according to German law, with a monthly remuneration of €556.00.
You can work from our project office in Berlin or remotely. The working language is mainly English, but knowledge of German is also desirable.
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As a legal advisor, you will gain knowledge and assist in implementing the b-solutions 3.0. Facilitating Cross-border Solutions initiative, which supports public actors at all governance levels in overcoming legal and administrative obstacles to cross-border cooperation in Europe. The b-solutions initiative is promoted by the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Regional and Urban Policy (DG REGIO) and managed by AEBR.
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The main tasks of the legal advisor include:
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Support in formal and content review of reports written by international experts on legal and administrative obstacles to cross-border cooperation in Europe;
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Communication with experts on their reports;
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Support in the preparation of publications on the b-solutions 3.0 initiative with a particular focus on law-specific content;
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Support in drafting contracts for the commissioning of legal and/or administrative experts and other AEBR service providers;
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Presentation of the b-solutions initiative at relevant public events;
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If possible, preparation and implementation of training courses for AEBR colleagues on legal topics relating to cross-border cooperation in Europe.
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Qualifications:
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University degree in law or an advanced law student;
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Profound knowledge of the EU legal system, EU institutions and EU policy-making;
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Knowledge, previous experience or interest in the field of cross-border cooperation;
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Excellent communication skills in English (at least C1 (cfr. reference)); knowledge of German and/or another European language is desirable;
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Good command of MS-Office.
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Skills:
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Ability to grasp and evaluate complex legal issues quickly and to present them clearly in writing;
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Accuracy and attention to detail;
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Independence and organisational skills;
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Teamwork and flexibility.
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Why join us?
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You will work with a small but very dynamic and multicultural team in Berlin.
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You will be in contact with actors from across Europe.
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You will enhance your skills in managing European projects.
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You will be involved in an innovative initiative to strengthen cross-border cooperation and integration throughout Europe.
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Contact information and application process:
If you are interested in the position and possess the required qualifications and skills, please send your CV and a motivation letter – both in English and each no longer than one page – to Mariane Bloudeau at the following email address: b-solutions@aebr.eu.
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Deadline for applications: 24 August 2025 at midnight.
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Interviews will take place between in the first week of September 2025 in the project office in Berlin or via Zoom.
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Looking forward to hearing from you,
The AEBR Team