Staff Officer (Legal)

Post Context

Headquarters Allied Joint Force Command Norfolk (JFCNF) provides a resilient, static Joint headquarters to plan, prepare and conduct operations across all domains in peacetime, crisis and conflict, in order to support NATO’s three core tasks, at the Joint Operational level, as directed by SACEUR.

The Command Group (CG) principals consist of the Commander (COM), Deputy Commander (DCOM) and Chief of Staff (COS). The Command Group provides and sustains operational level Joint command and control capabilities at the designated readiness states, so the COM can conduct the full range of assigned military operations throughout the assigned NATO Area of Responsibility (AOR) and beyond.

The Office of the COS acts for the COM/DCOM on delegated matters and deputizes in their absence. Assists and advises the COM on policy and in the execution of assigned duties and responsibilities.

The Office of the Legal Advisor (LEGAD) provides legal advice, technical guidance and other assistance to the CG and staff to ensure HQ actions remain in compliance with all governing treaties, international agreements and applicable laws, NATO policy and guidance to fulfil all Alliance obligations.

The incumbent is responsible for providing supervision and administration of the Command legal assistance/personal transition support program. Primary command link for interacting with U.S. Federal, State, and municipal authorities on host nation regulations and policies that affect the multinational staff at JFCNF and National Support Elements (NSE).

Principal Duties:

• Serving as lead HQ liaison/consultant to all U.S. Federal and State agencies on all issues related to non-U.S. nationals, such as immigration, rental agreements, driving license, legal presence, visa, customs, and related laws, regulations and policies; and preparing correspondence for JFCNF COM, DCOM, Chief of Staff and Legal Advisor signature.<