Vice-Chair, Appeals Committee — Employment Law Expert

The European Patent Office (EPO) seeks a vice-chair for the Appeals Committee to lead the Committee's work and oversee internal appeal proceedings. The role requires ensuring timely, fair, and independent reviews under the Service Regulations and Rules of Procedure.

Candidates must meet qualifications for high judicial office or be a lawyer with employment law expertise, have not been an EPO employee for the past ten years, and hold a master's degree or equivalent experience.