Etterretningstjenesten is seeking a Legal Director of Process and Procedure

Etterretningstjenesten – Knowledge of the world for the protection of Norway Etterretningstjenesten 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 a Legal Director for Etterretningstjenesten's legal unit, who will handle Etterretningstjenesten's cases before the courts, including bringing and conducting individual cases in court in accordance with chapter 8 of the etterretningstjenesteloven. As an employee of Etterretningstjenesten, 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 diversity in 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 Conduct and be responsible for cases before the court from the time a petition is filed until a final ruling is issued according to chapter 8 of the etterretningstjenesteloven. Lead the development of processes and/or systems within the professional area of process and procedure for Etterretningstjenesten in cases under etterretningstjenesteloven § 8-1. As needed, work related to legal advice within the unit's task portfolio, investigation assignments, teaching, and regulatory/development work related to Etterretningstjenesten's operations and international activities in general must be expected. Qualifications The position has the following requirements that must be met to be considered a candidate: Master's degree or equivalent education level (juridisk embetseksamen) in law Right of audience before the Høyesterett Experience from Forsvaret, EOS-tjenestene and/or other experience relevant to national security issues Specialization/in-depth competence in process and procedure Very good oral and written English skills In addition, it is desirable if you have: Intelligence-related service experience, relevant security and defense policy and/or military professional competence Significant experience with litigation at all court levels Good knowledge of constitutional law and human rights Special requirements for a position in Etterretningstjenesten: Applicants must satisfy the requirements for the highest security clearance. For employment in Etterretningstjenesten, one cannot have any citizenship other than Norwegian at the time of employment. The position is subject to compulsory service, cf. forsvarsloven and forsvarstilsatteforskriften, which implies 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 Etterretningstjenesten will be given great weight: Attitudes and reliability: Etterretningstjenesten 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 Etterretningstjenesten, we are concerned with having a good working environment. Good team spirit, respect, and tolerance in meeting others is of great importance. Stress management: It is a prerequisite that our employees have the ability to handle periodically high workloads. For the specific position of Legal Director, the following qualities are also required: Good legal judgment. Very good cooperation skills and relational qualities, including the ability for interdisciplinary cooperation. Analytical, structured, solution-oriented, and goal-oriented. Good work capacity, holistic overview, role understanding, and ability to work independently. We offer With us, you will get an exciting and socially important job where you will be able to make a difference. Etterretningstjenesten is committed to increasing the competence of its employees, and there will be investments in both you as a person and your professional interests. Our employees have flexible working hours, opportunities 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 980,000 – 1,090,000 in the position of Legal Director (code: 1538) according to the current Hovedtariffavtale. For particularly qualified applicants, higher salary may be considered. Contact information Professional questions:, 23 09 58 07 HR questions:, 23 09 43 22 Workplace Lutvannsveien 60 0676 Oslo Key information: Employer: Etterretningstjenesten

Reference no.: 5193025763 Position percentage: 100% Permanent Application deadline: 23.10.2026