Legal Executive Officer
Overview
Executes the everyday management of the legal division and coordinates the work programme of the Division on behalf of the ACO Legal Advisor. Manages the day-to-day operations and optimizes administrative processes of the Office of Legal Affairs (OLA).
Key Responsibilities
- Executes the everyday management of the legal division and coordinates the work programme of the Division on behalf of the ACO Legal Advisor, issuing directions in this respect.
- Manages the day-to-day operations and optimizes administrative processes of OLA.
- Provides comprehensive support to the ACO Legal Advisor.
- Facilitates effective communication and coordination between the legal office and the Command Group and with other departments and commands within NATO.
- Assists the ACO Legal Advisor in executing Command Group orders, directives, and security regulations.
- Reviews all outgoing correspondence for quality and compliance with applicable directives and policies.
- Serves as or supervises the Divisional Security Officer and Fund Manager.
- Ensures the proper archiving, classification, secure storage, and retrieval of all records.
- Assists in handling legal matters within the office, supporting the Director OLA and the branch heads.
- Drafts legal correspondence, directives, standard operating procedures, terms of reference, briefings, and other matters.
- Leads and optimizes ongoing projects, aligning stakeholder priorities, managing budgets, and driving innovation.
Required Experience
Previous experience in a coordination office/front office of an executive or general/flag officer official. Previous managerial experience in a military headquarters or international organization.
Qualifications
University Degree in law or related discipline (e.g. business administration) or Higher Secondary education and completed advanced vocational training in that discipline leading to a professional qualification or professional accreditation with 4 years post related experience.
