Legal/Policy Trainees and Consultants

Spark Legal and Policy Consulting is looking to recruit dynamic and pro-active legal/policy consultants with experience in EU legal or policy consultancy work and highly motivated trainees to strengthen the team on a full-time basis.

As a team member at Spark you will, amongst other things, engage in the following tasks: 

For Trainees:

• Assisting with the acquisition of new projects and studies through tendering
• Assisting with project management of projects and studies, including the coordination of cross-border research teams
• Conducting legal and policy research and analysis, and reporting on findings
• Communicating with a wide range of high-profile experts and clients 

For Consultants:

• Actively contributing to the acquisition of new projects and studies through tendering
• Executing projects and studies, including the management of project teams, the coordination and performance of cross-border legal and policy research and (comparative) analysis, and the drafting of project reports and presentations
• Communicating with a wide range of high-profile experts and clients
• Actively staying up-to-date with relevant EU law and policy developments

We offer the following:    

• Working in a dynamic and flexible environment, as part of an international and highly motivated team

• The opportunity to work on projects within a wide range of legal and policy areas
• An inspiring environment that allows you to work autonomously
• Ample opportunity to grow within the company
• A competitive salary package

If you are interested, please send your cover letter and CV to info@sparklegalpolicy.eu by 25 October, demonstrating how you meet the following essential criteria:

For Trainees:

• At least a Master’s Degree in Law (a stage/internship or other work experience at the EU institutions would be a plus)
• An interest in and understanding of EU law and policy
• Excellent research and analysis skills
• A strong work ethic, an enthusiastic, flexible attitude, and excellent communication skills
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• English language proficiency

For Consultants:

• At least three years of relevant experience in EU legal and policy (consultancy) work
• Leadership qualities
• Excellent research and analysis skills
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• An interest and ability to take an active role in Spark’s growing business
• English language proficiency

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by email.   

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