The Intelligence Service is seeking a lawyer/jurist specializing in litigation and procedure

The Intelligence Service – Knowledge about the world for the protection of Norway The Intelligence Service is Norway's civilian and military foreign intelligence service. The service's mission is to collect information and provide warnings about foreign conditions that may threaten Norway and Norwegian interests, obtain information about foreign conditions to support Norwegian foreign, defense, and security policy, maintain offensive cyber operations, and lead space activities in the defense sector. We are now seeking jurists/lawyers for the Intelligence Service's legal unit, where the main task includes preparing and conducting cases before the ordinary courts in accordance with chapter 8 of the Intelligence Service Act. In addition, the position involves providing legal advice related to the service's operational and international activities. As an employee of the Intelligence Service, you will contribute to our important societal mission, as well as be part of an environment characterized by high competence and strong commitment to the field. We rely on a diversity of perspectives and experiences to solve our missions. Therefore, we wish to recruit employees from different backgrounds, with different life experiences, to work with us.

Tasks Prepare and conduct cases in court in accordance with chapter 8 of the Intelligence Service Act. As needed, work related to legal advice within the unit's task portfolio, investigative assignments, teaching, and regulatory/development work related to the Intelligence Service's operations and international activities, etc., must be expected. Qualifications The position has the following requirements that must be met to be considered a candidate: Master's degree or equivalent (juridisk embetseksamen) in law. Specialization/in-depth competence in litigation and procedure Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience Very good oral and written Norwegian and English skills In addition, it is desirable if you have: Specialization in legal areas of particular relevance to the position, with good results. Experience from Forsvaret, EOS-tjenestene and/or other experience relevant to national security issues. Special requirements for a position in the Intelligence Service: Applicants must satisfy the requirements for the highest security clearance. For employment in the Intelligence Service, one cannot have any citizenship other than Norwegian at the time of employment. The position is subject to compulsory service, cf. the Defense Act and the Defense Personnel Regulations, which means that you can be ordered to international operations. This normally occurs on the basis of willingness. Compulsory service entails requirements for medical and physical fitness and basic English skills. If you do not meet the requirements, you have the opportunity to apply for an exemption. Personal qualities Personal suitability for a position in the Intelligence Service will be given great weight: Attitudes and reliability: The Intelligence Service requires high professional and personal integrity, reliability, and loyalty from its employees. Eagerness to learn and methodical approach: We seek individuals who are passionate about their field, and who meet the workday with an eagerness to learn and a desire to deliver. Interaction and cooperation: In the Intelligence Service, we are concerned with having a good working environment. Good team spirit, respect, and tolerance in meeting others are of great importance. Stress management: It is a prerequisite that our employees have the ability to handle periodically high workloads. As a senior advisor, good legal judgment and a good overall overview, role understanding, and the ability to work both in teams and independently are also required. We offer With us, you will get an exciting and socially important job where you will be able to make a difference. The Intelligence Service is committed to increasing the competence of its employees, and investments will be made in both you as a person and your professional interests. Our employees have flexible working hours, the opportunity for training during working hours, as well as favorable loan and pension schemes through Statens pensjonskasse. You will receive an annual salary within the range of NOK 785,000 – 980,000 in the position of senior advisor (code: 1364) according to the current Hovedtariffavtale. For particularly qualified applicants, higher salary may be considered. Contact information HR questions:, 23 09 43 22 Professional questions:, 23 09 58 07 Workplace Lutvannsveien 60 0676 Oslo Key information: Employer: Etterretningstjenesten

Reference no.: 5191425371 Position percentage: 100% Permanent Application deadline: 05.11.2026