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 stakeholder engagement.
Your Role
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Monitor legal developments in Member States impacting LGBTQI rights and 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 specialised 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 organisations.
We Offer
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Salary: Open-ended contract. Annual gross salary between €3,400 to €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 public transport cost reimbursement. 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 Quartier, at the Mug coworking space in Schuman.
How to Apply
Fill out this form to register your interest.
You will immediately receive an email with a personal upload link.
Use that link to upload the following documents:
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Your CV
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A short cover letter (max. 300 words) explaining how you could contribute to RECLAIM.
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 work 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.
