The Registry (‘RBoA’) provides legal, scientific, technical and administrative support to the Board of Appeal in processing appeals brought against certain decisions of the Agency. The RBoA develops implementing rules related to appeal proceedings, advises on appeal procedure, carries out admissibility checks and takes care of all correspondence related to appeal proceedings, and with the public in general. It also supports the Board of Appeal throughout the decision-making process.
Assignment
The trainee will assist the RBoA with tasks such as:
• Conducting research and analysis relevant to the work of the (R)BoA;
• Preparing regular updates on developments in case-law, legislation and academic writings, related to the Board’s activity
• Supporting the drafting of documents, including summaries of Board decisions or submissions in appeal cases;
• Assisting with various administrative tasks linked to the activities of the RBoA.
Profile
• A completed university education in law or in a related field, the normal duration of which is at least three years;
• Good knowledge of general EU law;
• A demonstrable basic knowledge of, or interest in, natural sciences related to ECHA’s activities (e.g. biology, toxicology, physiology, chemistry, environmental sciences);
• Strong teamwork, communication and interpersonal skills;
• Very good command of English, both written and spoken (as this is the working language of the Agency); and • Good command of standard office software (e.g. MS Office).
Starting Date: 1 March 2027
Duration: 6 months
Deadline for applications: 2 November 2026 at noon 12:00 Helsinki time (11:00 a.m. CET)
