Overview
Legal Intern Jobs in Brussels Metropolitan Area at Bird & Bird
Title: Legal Intern
Company: Bird & Bird
Location: Brussels Metropolitan Area
🌍 Trainee Opportunity – EU Law | Brussels | Start September 2026
Bird & Bird | EU Competition / Trade / Public Affairs
We are looking for a talented and motivated EU Law Trainee to join our Brussels office for a 6-month traineeship starting in September 2026.
Located at the heart of EU policymaking, our Brussels team advises leading multinational clients and public bodies on complex and high-profile EU competition, trade, and regulatory matters.
🚀 What you’ll do
As part of our dynamic team, you will:
- Support EU trade defence and competition law matters
- Monitor and analyse EU regulatory and policy developments
- Draft legal research, briefings, and client updates
- Contribute to advocacy strategies and stakeholder engagement
- Participate in meetings with clients and EU institutions
- Get involved in business development initiatives
🎓 Your profile
- LLM in EU Law (completed or soon to be completed)
- Strong interest in EU policy, trade law, and trade defence instruments
- Excellent research, analytical, and drafting skills
- Fluency in English (additional EU languages are a plus)
- Proactive, detail-oriented, and a strong team player
Exposure to EU trade defence or EU institutional processes is a plus.
✨ What we offer
- Hands-on experience from day one in an international law firm
- Exposure to high-profile EU matters
- Mentoring by experienced lawyers and public affairs professionals
- A collaborative, international, and fast-paced environment
📅 Apply now
Send your CV, transcripts, and motivation letter to
Deadline: 17 July 2026 (end of day)
Bird & Bird is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.
