Trainee Legal Consultant

  • Location:  Brussels, Belgium 
  • Duration:  6 months, full-time 
  • Start Date:  June or September 2026 

 

About Spark  

Spark Legal and Policy Consulting is looking to recruit proactive, curious and highly motivated trainees to join our Brussels office full-time, between June and September 2026 (see details below).  
This is a 6-month traineeship, offering you a chance to gain hands-on experience in legal and policy fields while working in an international and dynamic environment. 

You will support one of the following areas:   

  • Justice and Home Affairs  (June)
  • Employment, Education and Health  (June)
  • Energy, Mobility and Environment  (June)
  • Internal Market, Financial Affairs and Competition  (September)
  • Communication Networks and Technology  (September) 

 

What you will do      

As a trainee, you will:     

  • Support the preparation and acquisition of new projects and studies through tendering 
  • Assist with project management and coordination of cross-border research teams 
  • Conduct legal and policy research, analysis, and reporting on findings 
  • Liaise and communicate with high-profile experts and clients 

 

What we offer 

  • A dynamic and flexible work environment, with an international, friendly and highly motivated team     
  • The chance to work on diverse projects across a wide range of legal and policy areas, under the guidance of experienced project and tender managers  
  • An inspiring atmosphere where autonomy and personal initiative are encouraged  
  • A competitive allowance  
  • 11 days of paid holidays during the 6-month traineeship 

 

How to apply 

Please send your cover letter and CV to info@sparklegalpolicy.eu by May 26.  
Specify which of the above-mentioned area(s) you would be interested in joining and your preferred start date (June or September), and demonstrate how you meet the following essential criteria: 

  • 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 
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team 
  • Fluency in English (other EU languages are an asset) 

 

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by email. 

Trainee Legal Consultant - PRIVATE SECTOR / Spark Solutions

  • Location: Brussels, Belgium
  • Duration: 6 months, full-time
  • Start Date: June 

 

About Spark Solutions

Spark Solutions is a one-stop shop for all things EU compliance. Whether it’s data protection, tech regulation, employment law, health and safety rules, environmental protection, or beyond, we help companies stay compliant and operate or expand into the EU market with confidence.
This 6-month traineeship offers hands-on experience at the intersection of EU law, policy, and business development, in an international, friendly, and dynamic team.

 

What you will do

You will be joining our Private Sector team, working on both legal content and client-facing activities:

  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities, including researching prospects and contributing to proposals
  • Engage directly with corporate clients and legal experts, presenting our services and building lasting relationships
  • Contribute to the preparation of client-ready deliverables, pitch materials, and project documentation
  • Conduct legal and policy research, analysis, and reporting to support ongoing projects
  • Support PR and communication activities, including content creation for LinkedIn, digital campaigns, and other external communications

 

What we offer

  • A dynamic, flexible environment within an international and highly motivated team
  • Real exposure to business development, not just legal support
  • Diverse projects across a wide range of legal and policy areas, under experienced mentors
  • An atmosphere that values autonomy, initiative, and direct client contact
  • A competitive allowance
  • 11 days of paid holidays over the 6-month period

 

What we are looking for

  • A degree in law and a genuine interest in and understanding of EU law and policy
  • A commercial mindset: you are comfortable talking to clients and identifying opportunities, not just researching them
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to adapt your tone for legal and business audiences
  • A proactive, entrepreneurial attitude; you take initiative and follow through
  • Excellent research and analytical skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Fluency in English (other EU languages are an asset)

 

How to apply

Please send your cover letter and CV to info@sparklegalpolicy.eu by May 18, mentioning your preferred start date.

In your cover letter, please explain:

  • Why you are drawn to a role combining law and business development
  • A concrete example of a time you engaged persuasively with others (clients, stakeholders, or in any context)

 

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by email.

Spontaneous Applications

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

Recruitment privacy notice: Spark processes all personal data acquired as part of the recruitment process in line with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) and only uses it for assessing your suitability for employment with our company and managing the application process. If we intend to use your data for any other purpose, such as including your contact details in our database of national legal experts, we will only do so after obtaining your consent. Candidate personal data will not be shared with any third parties. If you have any questions concerning the processing of personal data, please contact us at info@sparklegalpolicy.eu.