To increase resources at the Brussels office, we are seeking a highly qualified and motivated candidate who will join our team for a six-month paid internship. The successful candidate will support our work in advising clients and preparing documentations with the overall objective to support the energy and climate transition in Europe, its Member States and beyond.

Main tasks include:

• Legal advice provided to clients
• Management and implementation of projectsManagement and implementation of projects
• Preparation of applications for tenders and funding programmes
• Research and background policy briefs
• Monitoring EU energy and climate policy initiatives and adaptation and implementation at Member State level
• Input to publications such as reports and studies
• Organisation and preparation of meetings and events both online and in live formats, including presentations, meeting minutes, etc.
• Attending and reporting from official events (EP committee meetings, Commission conferences, hearings and workshops)
• Screening of EU and national funding opportunities, as well as the contributing to tenders and project proposals
• Communication activities and campaigns, especially via social media channels such as X and LinkedIn

• EU national or work permit holder as the internship is in Brussels, Belgium
• A bachelor’s or master's degree in European and/or international law
• A good understanding of EU policy-making processes and EU energy policies will be an asset
• Very strong English written and verbal communication skills
• Good communication skills in German (spoken and written) are considered as advantage
• Strong research abilities, analytical skills and writing skills, including the ability to summarise issues quickly and accurately
• Ability to work in a team, whilst at the same time carrying out own tasks independently and to agreed deadlines
• Previous experience/internship in one of the European institutions is considered as additional advantage

Applications

Please apply online by sending your CV (maximum two pages) and motivation letter latest by the end of Sunday, 3rd of November 2024. Subject line: EU Law Intern.

We will only contact short-listed candidates for interviews which will take place online in the last two weeks of November 2024.

Please note that we are unable to consider internships shorter than six months, or internships that are part of a university degree programme.

Please apply here: Online-Portal.

• A six-month paid internship with expected start date of January 1st, 2025 or earlier
• Opportunities to broaden your network, expand your knowledge and expertise in the field of European and international law with a focus on energy and climate action in the Brussels arena
• The selected candidate will have the opportunity to work on a variety of topics and assignments and benefit from client exposure
• Cooperate among a small team of senior and junior colleagues in a highly dynamic work environment with the opportunity to take on project ownership and a strong degree of autonomy