Junior Legal Adviser
The Public Entity Sint Eustatius (OLE) carries out both municipal and provincial tasks on this special municipality of the Netherlands. Together with our 180 colleagues, we work towards good governance, sustainable development and a strong community. Working at OLE means helping shape the future of a unique and resilient island.
Tasks and Responsibilities
As a Junior Legal Adviser, you support the Executive Council and the civil service organisation on legal and administrative matters. You assist in preparing legal advice, drafting documents and supporting policy and decision-making processes.
In this role you contribute to the preparation and review of island ordinances, regulations and administrative decisions. You work closely with senior legal advisers and policy staff to ensure that legal processes and documentation are accurate, well prepared and compliant with applicable legislation and regulations.
This is a development-oriented role that offers the opportunity to gain experience in public law, governance processes and policy development within a small and dynamic government organisation.
Employment Conditions
The selected candidate may receive:
- Temporary employment for a trial period of one year, with the prospect of permanent employment.
- Salary: Scale 9, gross monthly between $3,772.92– $5,061.23 (36-hour workweek).
- Working hours: Full-time, 36 hours per week.
- Allowances: Holiday allowance of 8.33% and an end-of-year bonus of 8.33% of the annual salary.
- 182 holiday hours per year pro rata based of a 36-hour working week.
- Benefits: Inclusion in the pension fund.
- A supportive and professional working environment.
- A relocation scheme for candidates who respond from outside the island.
What is also important to know
An assessment, case, and/or reference check may be part of the procedure. The selected candidate must provide a certificate of good conduct (VOG) and undergo medical evaluation for inclusion in the pension fund.
The following order of preference will be applied during the selection process:
Employees of the Public Entity Sint Eustatius (internal)
Residents from or currently living on Sint Eustatius
Residents of the Caribbean part of the Netherlands
All other candidates
Candidates with roots on Statia are strongly encouraged to apply. If you do not fully meet all requirements but are motivated to learn and can demonstrate your affinity with HR, we would be glad to connect and explore opportunities within the Statia Government, in this or another suitable role.
Required Skills and Competencies
- Clear communication skills in both English and Dutch (verbal and written)
- Strong analytical and organisational skills.
- Structured and accurate working style.
- Ability to collect, analyse and summarise information.
- Proactive and eager to learn.
- Good collaboration skills.
More information
What will you do?
Assisting in drafting and reviewing island regulations (Decrees, Ordinances and policies)
Supporting the preparation of legal advice and background documentation for the Executive Council, and Directorates and Units.
Collecting and analysing relevant legal and policy information.
Preparing summaries, reports and legal notes for internal use.
Monitoring progress of legal and policy processes and maintaining case files and dossiers.
Supporting meetings, working groups or projects by preparing documentation and recording outcomes.
Sharing relevant legal information with colleagues across the organization.
Job requirements
Completed Bachelor’s degree in Dutch Law or Dutch Caribbean Law.
Up to 2 years of relevant legal experience (internships or traineeships are also considered).
Affinity with public law, governance processes or public administration.
Basic knowledge of administrative law and legal procedures.
Interest in legislation and policy processes within government.
Apply
Apply no later than Monday 25 2026 May and upload your CV and motivation letter, addressed to:
The Executive Council of the Public Entity of St. Eustatius Attn: Ms. Nikima Hickinson email: vacancies@statiagov.com
More information
Interviews will be scheduled on 1 June
Questions about the position? Please contact Monique Brown, Senior Judicial Policy Advisor. Email: monique.james-brown@statiagov.com
Questions about the recruitment process? Please contact our Recruitment Specialist - Yvonne van ‘t Oever. Email: vacancies@statiagov.com
