Eu Regulatory and Public Affairs Intern

il y a 2 semaines

Bruxelles, Région de Bruxelles, Belgique Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP Temps plein

The Freshfields EU Regulatory & Public Affairs Practice is looking for a trainee consultant to join our Brussels office on a six-month contract, starting from 1 August 2023 (with the possibility to extend for a further six months).

We are looking for a bright, enthusiastic individual with some prior experience of working for the EU, either as a trainee in the EU institutions or in a consultancy / NGO.

This is your chance to gain valuable experience working in a small but growing public affairs team, across a wide variety of policy areas, within an international law firm.


Who we are:
Freshfields Regulatory and Public Affairs team


The Freshfields EU Regulatory & Public Affairs Practice is looking for a trainee consultant to join our Brussels office on a six-month contract, ideally starting from 1 August 2023.

The Practice is a seamlessly integrated yet autonomous department within the internationally renowned law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, and sits at the intersection between business, politics and law.


The Practice helps clients better understand the intricacies of the EU decision-making process, navigate the EU regulatory and law-making environment, and devise cross-cutting engagement strategies for them so they can raise their profile in Brussels and make their voice heard towards EU policy and decision-makers.


The EU Regulatory & Public affairs team works in tandem with colleagues on mixed legal and public affairs mandates across the Freshfields' practice groups and across borders.

Our team also delivers cutting edge analysis and information to legal colleagues in order to provide them with the latest EU thinking and initiatives on issues that are relevant to the Firm's client base.

Our Practice focuses primarily on financial services, sustainability, digital, tax, competition and trade issues.

The team is made up of 6 permanent consultants supported by a dedicated project manager and administrative assistant

Requirements to apply:

  • Some prior experience working in private practice or one of the EU institutions.
  • Knowledge of the EU decisionmaking process, its key stakeholders within the EU institutions, industry and civil society.
  • An ability to work across different policy areas, including sustainability, financial services and digital issues.
  • Master's level education of equivalent, preferably in a related area for example political sciences, public policy, economics, law.
  • Excellent command of English, other languages a plus.

About you:

  • Team player with an ability to work independently and promptly.
  • Strong drafting skills with ability to write short policy updates, indepth analytical notes, summary of new legislative proposals, etc.
  • Clear communicator with colleagues and potentially with clients and thirdparties.
  • Willingness to learn and ability to work of a multitude of issues at any given time.
  • A positive attitude, you are reliable, proactive and openminded.
  • Can work at least three days in our Brussels office per week.

Main tasks envisaged:

  • Monitoring the EU legislative agenda across different policy areas.
  • Attending events and providing summaries.
  • Contributing to business development and marketing efforts of team.

What we offer:
We offer a very competitive package including meal vouchers, group insurance and reimbursement for transport.

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