Careers

Legal Trainees

Spark Legal and Policy Consulting is looking to recruit pro-active and highly motivated trainees to strengthen the team on a full-time basis and to support one of the following areas:

• Justice and Home Affairs
• Energy, Mobility and Environment
• Employment, Education and Health
• Internal Market, Financial Affairs and Competition
• Communication Networks and Technology
• Private sector

The traineeship would start from the beginning of June 2025 and the successful candidates will be based in our Brussels office.   

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

• 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   

We offer the following:    

• Working in a dynamic and flexible work 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, under the direct supervision of experienced project and tender managers
• An inspiring environment that allows you to work autonomously
• A competitive salary   

If you are interested, please send your cover letter and CV to info@sparklegalpolicy.eu by 16 May, indicating which of the above-mentioned area(s) you would be interested in and demonstrating how you meet the following essential criteria:   

• 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

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by email.  

JOIN OUR TEAM

We are always looking for exceptional individuals to join our growing team of experts in EU law and policy! If you are about to start your professional career or already have experience in legal consultancy and/or the EU public policy field – if you are interested in EU law and policy, smart, highly motivated and resourceful, then Spark may be the place for you.

If you believe you have these characteristics and could add value to our company, please send your CV and a letter of motivation to info@sparklegalpolicy.eu, or contact us for more information.