Sophie Jungk
About Sophie Jungk
Sophie Jungk serves as a Legal Officer in the Legal Services of the European Patent Office, specializing in the Law of the International Civil Service. She has extensive experience in legal advice, litigation, and compliance, having worked at the European Patent Office since 2000.
Work at European Patent Office
Sophie Jungk has served as a Legal Officer in the Legal Services of the European Patent Office since 2000. Over her 24-year tenure, she has specialized in the Law of the International Civil Service while working in the Directorate Employment Law. She has played a key role in heading the newly established Department 'Individual Employment Matters,' which focuses on providing legal advice and handling litigation. Her responsibilities have included dealing with cases involving the Administrative Tribunal of the International Labour Organization (ILO).
Education and Expertise
Sophie Jungk holds a Master's degree in International Law and Legal Studies from the University of Bordeaux I, which she completed from 1984 to 1990. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Laws (LLM) from Ludwig-Maximilians Universität München from 1995 to 1996. Additionally, she studied at the University of Cambridge, where she achieved a Certificate of Proficiency in English from 1990 to 1991. In 2017, she expanded her expertise to include legal compliance and data protection.
Background
Sophie Jungk has a diverse academic background in law, with studies spanning multiple prestigious institutions. Her foundational education in International Law and Legal Studies laid the groundwork for her legal career. She has accumulated significant experience in legal services, particularly within the context of international civil service law, during her long-standing career at the European Patent Office.
Achievements
During her career at the European Patent Office, Sophie Jungk has made notable contributions to the legal framework governing employment matters. She has successfully led the Department 'Individual Employment Matters,' focusing on providing legal advice and managing litigation. Her involvement with the Administrative Tribunal of the ILO highlights her engagement with complex legal issues in the international context.