Specialist – Lawful Access, Lawful Access Team, EC3 Expertise & Stakeholder Management Unit, EC3 (AD6)
Quick answer
EUROPOL is hiring a Senior Specialist – Lawful Access (AD6 level) in The Hague, The Netherlands, to enhance law enforcement's ability to access and process data for combating crime. The role involves addressing data access challenges, collaborating on legal solutions, and advocating for EU initiatives. The position requires a university degree or equivalent professional training and at least 3 years of relevant professional experience.
- Role
- Specialist – Lawful Access, Lawful Access Team, EC3 Expertise & Stakeholder Management Unit, EC3 (AD6)
- Organization
- EUROPOL
- Location
- The Hague, The Netherlands
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- EUR 6,961.29 (step 1) or EUR 7,253.84 (step 2)
- Category
- Other
The role
The Specialist – Lawful Access will enhance law enforcement's ability to access and process data for combating crime. This role involves addressing challenges in data access, collaborating on legal solutions, and monitoring new technologies. The incumbent will also advocate for EU initiatives to improve data access and represent Europol at relevant events. The position requires close cooperation with various stakeholders in law enforcement and the private sector.
What you'll do
- Address challenges in accessing data at rest and in transit and propose practical solutions within legal boundaries
- Collaborate to identify and propose practical solutions for accessing such data within legal frameworks
- Monitor new technologies and assess their compatibility with law enforcement lawful access requirements
- Share expertise and updates on advancements, new techniques, and technologies within the domain of lawful access to data
- Identify, develop and promote mutual learning, training and capacity building opportunities among MS and operational partners
- Advocate for and support EU level joint initiatives to enhance data access for law enforcement
What it takes
- Member of a competent authority
- Fulfilled military service obligations
- Thorough knowledge of one EU language and satisfactory knowledge of another
- University degree or equivalent professional training
- At least 3 years of professional experience
- 3 years of recent technical/operational experience in lawful interception
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Flexible working arrangements, a comprehensive provision for annual leave as well as parental leave supporting a healthy work-life balance, worldwide insurance coverage by the Joint Sickness Insurance Scheme (JSIS) and are insured against sickness, the risk of occupational disease and accident, expatriation allowance (16% of basic gross salary) or foreign residence allowance (4% of basic gross salary), household allowance, dependent child and/or education allowance may be granted
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in The Hague, The Netherlands.
What is the compensation package?
The gross basic monthly salary is EUR 6,961.29 (step 1) or EUR 7,253.84 (step 2). Additional allowances such as expatriation allowance (16% of basic gross salary) or foreign residence allowance (4% of basic gross salary), household allowance, dependent child and/or education allowance may be granted.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include being a member of a competent authority, fulfilling military service obligations, having a thorough knowledge of one EU language and satisfactory knowledge of another, a university degree or equivalent professional training, at least 3 years of professional experience, and 3 years of recent technical/operational experience in lawful interception.
How do I apply?
Applications must be submitted through the online recruitment system accessible via Europol’s website. For further information, please consult the Europol Recruitment Guidelines.
What is the application deadline?
The application deadline is November 12, 2026.
How to apply
Apply directly on EUROPOL's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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