Council of Europe
The Council of Europe works on human rights, democracy, and the rule of law across Europe. Careers are based mainly in Strasbourg and field offices, with roles in legal affairs, monitoring, programme management, language services, and administration.
Last reviewed: 13 July 2026
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Council of Europe roles are relevant for candidates with legal, governance, human rights, or European policy experience. Many jobs support conventions, monitoring bodies, and cooperation programmes.
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Search all rolesLast checked 14 July 2026 · 5 roles
- Assistant Lawyer (Italian Law)
Strasbourg, FRCloses 22 JulThe European Court of Human Rights is seeking an Assistant Lawyer to join the Registry under the Junior Professionals Programme. The role involves assisting senior staff with legal correspondence and drafting decisions for cases related to the Italian legal system.
- Executive Director of the European Centre for Modern Languages
Graz, ATCloses 20 JulThe Executive Director leads the strategic direction, financial oversight, and day to day operations of the European Centre for Modern Languages (ECML) in Graz. This senior leadership role involves managing a multidisciplinary team and coordinating with a Governing Board of 36 member states to advance innovation in language education.
- Business Applications ManagerStrasbourg, FRCloses 3 Aug
The Business Applications Manager supports the Accountability for Ukraine Unit by designing secure IT and data management systems for a Special Tribunal. The role involves translating complex legal and administrative requirements into technical specifications for case management and evidence handling.
- IT Security ManagerStrasbourg, FRCloses 3 Aug
The IT Security Manager joins the Accountability for Ukraine Unit to embed cybersecurity principles across institutional and judicial IT projects. The role focuses on designing secure architectures, ensuring data protection compliance, and managing risks for sensitive legal databases and AI solutions.
- Director General of AdministrationStrasbourg, FRCloses 16 Jul
The Director General of Administration leads the Council of Europe's internal transformation, overseeing essential services including human resources, IT, finance, and legal support. The role involves setting strategic objectives to ensure the organization remains agile, sustainable, and committed to excellence in public service delivery while maintaining close communication with member state representatives.
