He joined the European Ombudsman’s O ce as a Principal Legal Adviser in 1996, becoming Head of Secretariat from 1997 to 1999, then Head of the Legal Department from 2000 onwards.
Chuaigh sé isteach in Oifig an Ombudsman Eorpaigh mar Phríomh-Chomhairleoir Dlí i 1996, bhí sé ina Cheann ar an Rúnaíocht ó 1997 go dtí 1999, agus ina Cheann ar an Rannóg Dlí ó 2000 amach.