Vacancy: Head of Unit Administration (European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights)

The European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Head of Administration to lead and continuously modernise its core administrative services. Reporting directly to the Director, this key middle management role is vital to ensuring high standards of good administration across the agency — defined by transparency, efficiency, service orientation, and responsiveness. The post covers a broad portfolio of responsibilities, including human resources, finance, procurement, legal affairs, unit’s planning, digital services, security, facilities and quality management, and involves close cooperation with the Director, and the middle management team. Deadline: 30 June at 13:00. Click here for more information.

Vacancy: Seconded National Expert in the EU Internet Referral Unit (Europol)

The Seconded National Expert (SNE) will be assigned to the Terrorist Propaganda Analysis & Referrals in the EU Internet Referral Unit (EU IRU) of the European Counter Terrorism Centre, Operations Directorate. The SNE will be responsible for supporting the prevention of violent extremist and terrorist abuse of online service providers. Deadline: 2 July, 23:59 Amsterdam Time Zone. For more information click here.

Vacancy: CEO (International Law Association Recruiting)

Are you an inspiring, strategic and values-led leader ready to shape the future of an established organisation as it moves into its next chapter? The International Law Association is seeking a CEO who will bring both vision and action to enhance its impact and ensure long-term sustainability. Deadline: Friday 4 July at 17:00 Hrs (BST). For more information click here.

Vacancy: Legal and Policy Officer (Irish Council for Civil Liberties)

The Legal and Policy Officer will work as part of the Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) team, with a focus on research and policy programmes in the area of criminal justice reform, procedural rights, emergency powers and policing, and the prevention of torture and ill-treatment in detention, in addition to providing legal support across other areas of ICCL’s work. Deadline: Monday 7 July at 9am. Click here for more information.

Vacancy: Clinical or Counselling Psychologist (Irish Prison Service)

The Irish Prison Service is recruiting a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist (Grade II). The closing time and date for applications is Friday, 11 July at 5pm. Click here for further information.

Vacancy: Head of Department – European Financial & Economic Crime Centre (Europol)

The Operations Directorate deals with the core business of Europol, improving the effectiveness and cooperation of the competent authorities in the Member States (MS) in preventing and combating serious and organised crime, as well as terrorism affecting the Member States. Deadline:14 July at 23:59 (CEST). Click here for more information.

Vacancy: State Solicitor (Chief State Solicitor’s Office)

This is an exciting opportunity to join a progressive and highly-professional legal office dedicated to serving a single client: the State. The CSSO's legal staff work at the heart of the State’s legal service, and have a unique opportunity to use their legal skills and expertise to contribute significantly to the wellbeing of the country and its citizens. Deadline: 16 July at 3pm. Click here for more information.

Vacancy: Trainee Solicitor Programme (Chief State Solicitor’s Office)

As a trainee solicitor with the CSSO, you will be afforded a unique opportunity to develop your legal expertise in an environment that can offer more than private practice. From the outset, you will be immersed in a diverse range of legal work that has real impact on the functioning of the State, handling cases that frequently involve public law, constitutional law, commercial transactions, and litigation. Deadline: 16 July at 3pm. Click here for more information.

Vacancy: Data and Policy Analyst (Irish Prison Service)

The Irish Prison Service is now recruiting a Data and Policy Analyst – Assistant Principal Officer. The closing time and date for applications is Thursday, 17 July at 3pm. Click here for further information.

Vacancy: Pharmacist (Irish Prison Service)

The Irish Prison Service is now recruiting a Pharmacist (staff grade). The closing time and date for applications is Friday, 18 July at 5pm. Click here for further information.

Vacancy: Specialist – OCG Operational Coordination Team (EU Organised Crime Unit)

The Specialist – EU Organised Crime supports Member States (MS) investigations, related to organised crime groups and high risk criminal networks. This will be achieved by providing a high level of expertise, proposing initiatives and delivering timely, relevant products and services to Europol stakeholders. In addition, the holder of the position supports the activities of the European Multidisciplinary Platform Against Criminal Threat (EMPACT) dedicated to the respective EU Law Enforcement priorities. Deadline: 21 July 2025, 23:59 Amsterdam Time. Click here for more information.

Vacancy: Specialist - Technology & Development, Data-driven investigation support (EU Organised Crime Unit)

Vacancy: Seconded National Expert, Policy & Development Team (European Cybercrime Centre)

Vacancy: Money Laundering Reporting Officer (An Post) 

Reporting to the Head of Compliance (PCF-12), the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) (PCF 52) is responsible for the ongoing maintenance of the AML Risk Management Framework, designed to ensure An Post is compliant with AML obligations in relation to Financial Services. You will also be the primary contact point with the Regulator on all AML related Financial Services Compliance items. As the leader of the Financial Services Compliance AML Team, you will play a pivotal role in influencing and setting standards as well as having the scope to drive and develop a team of Compliance Specialists to contribute to challenging business objectives focused on expanding An Post’s presence in Retail Financial Services. This is a MLRO and Counter Terrorist Financing (PCF-52) role under the Central Bank’s Fitness and Probity regime. Deadline: Not disclosed. Click here for further information.

Vacancy: Global Financial Crimes Compliance (GFCC) - Vice President (J.P Morgan) 

As a Vice President on the Global Financial Crimes Compliance ("GFCC") team you will be responsible for the provision of compliance services to the Firm. You will collaborate with the team to support the firm's Anti-Money Laundering and Sanctions programs. You will act as a key member to maintain and support compliance with both local jurisdictional and JPMorgan Group Anti Money Laundering and Counter Terrorist Financing ("AML/CTF") requirements. Deadline: Not disclosed. Click here fore details.

Study: Human Rights Education for Legal Professionals (HELP)

HELP is the main educational Programme of the Council of Europe for legal professionals. Its aim is to train judges, prosecutors and lawyers, but also other professionals, where relevant, on European human rights standards. As well as the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) and the case-law of the European Court of Human Rights, HELP covers other Council of Europe instruments such as the European Social Charter or CoE Conventions in key areas like data protection, violence against women or bioethics. A wide array of courses including: Access to Justice for Women; Alternative Measures to Detention and Community Sanctions; Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights; Child–friendly Justice; Cybercrime and Electronic Evidence; Ethics for Judges, Prosecutors and Lawyers; International Cooperation in Criminal Matters; Judges Upholding the Rule of Law; Judicial reasoning and Human Rights; Managing Foreign Prisoners (EuroPris); Personal Data Protection in Publication of Judicial Decisions; Transitional Justice and Human Rights; Violence Against Women and Domestic Violence for Law Enforcement. In order to access them, you will need to log in to your HELP account (click here to create/login to your HELP account). To view the catalogue of courses click here. 

Vacancy: International Protection Panel and Repatriation Panel 

The International Protection Office is seeking Expressions of Interest for assignment to the International Protection Panel and Repatriation Panel. There is currently no closing date for submitting an application however the IPO/ ISD may introduce a closing date at a later stage, if necessary. Click here for more information on Gov.ie website.    

Volunteer: Victim Support at Court 

Victim Support at Court, or V-SAC, is the only voluntary service in Ireland dedicated solely to court accompaniment for victims of crime, their families and witnesses. V-SAC's volunteers are extremely important to the support that given to victims and witnesses. Volunteers are provided with training and support to carry out the work effectively. Find out about being a volunteer here, and fill out a volunteer application form here.

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