Associate (Lawyer) – EU Regulatory

Associate (Lawyer) – EU Regulatory

Acquis EU Law & Policy

Brussels, Belgium

About Us:

ACQUIS, an international law firm headquartered in Brussels, with a commitment to excellence and a focus on EU law, is looking for an Associate to support its EU regulatory practice. The ideal candidate has a solid background in EU law and a keen interest in the transport sector.

Responsibilities:

The EU Regulatory Associate will have a key role advising and assisting our clients in a wide range of EU law matters, including, but not limited to, transport and railway legislation, public procurement law, state aid, foreign subsidies, and competition law. The successful candidate will:

• Advise and represent clients before the European Commission, EU courts, national or regional authorities, and regulatory bodies;
• Collaborate with senior lawyers to provide strategic legal advice to clients, and be hands-on drafting legal documents, including public service contracts, conclusions, advisory opinions, internal trainings;
• Assist client on public tenders including contract negotiations with public authorities;
• Assist in the development and implementation of compliance advice for EU and international clients;
• Monitor developments on EU regulations and update clients on potential impacts on their business.

Qualifications and experience:

• Law degree and Master in EU Law;
• Admission to the Bar in an EU member state (preferably in France or Spain);
• + 3 years’ experience in EU regulatory;
• Strong understanding and interest in EU regulatory affairs and policies;
• Excellent research, analytical, and drafting skills;
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and independently;
• Prior experience in public procurement or the rail sector is a plus;
• Language skills: Proficiency in English and French (Spanish is a plus).

Compensation and benefits:

We offer a competitive remuneration and benefits package based on experience, and performance, combined with the opportunity to work on cutting edge-legal matters and cases in a multinational team, with excellent training and growth opportunities.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and transcripts to [email protected]. Please include “Associate – EU Regulatory” in the subject line of your email. The application deadline is 31 January 2024, but early applications may be contacted on a rolling basis.

ACQUIS EU Law & Policy is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.