Paralegal and Administrative Coordinator (VN 26/14)

EUMETSAT is the European operational satellite agency for weather, climate, and environmental monitoring, operating on behalf of its 30 member states. This Paralegal and Administrative Coordinator position supports the agency's legal and administrative functions in an international institutional setting. EUMETSAT operates under a bespoke international treaty framework and interacts with ESA, EU institutions, and bilateral partners on data policy, procurement, and programme agreements. The postholder will provide paralegal support across contract administration, legal research, correspondence, and organisational compliance. For early-career professionals in space law or international organisations, this role offers a practical entry point into the administrative and legal operations of an IGO managing a constellation of operational Earth observation satellites.

Relevant legal or paralegal qualification or equivalent professional experience Experience in contract administration, legal document management, or institutional coordination Strong written and oral communication skills in English; additional EU language(s) an asset Organisational rigour and ability to manage multiple tasks in a multilateral environment Familiarity with international organisations or intergovernmental settings preferred