Trainee Legal Consultant: Communications, Network & Technology
- Location: Brussels, Belgium
- Duration: 6 months, full-time
Spark Legal and Policy Consulting is looking to recruit a proactive, curious and highly motivated trainee to join our Brussels office full-time, as of August 2026.
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.
Learn more about Spark and the team on this page.
The role
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
- Some remote work possible
How to apply
Please send your CV and a cover letter to info@sparklegalpolicy.eu by August 7, indicating your interest in the Communications, Network and Technology area, as well as your availability and preferred start date.
- A Master’s degree in law (previous traineeship, internship, or professional experience within the EU institutions is an asset)
- A strong interest in, and understanding of, EU law and policy
- Excellent research, analytical, and drafting 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
- Location: Brussels, Belgium
- Duration: 6 months, full-time
- Start Date: As of September 2026
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 move forward 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.
Learn more about the company on the Spark Solutions website.
The role
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
- Conduct legal and policy research, analysis, and reporting to support ongoing projects
- Assist with project management and coordination of cross-border research teams
- Contribute to the preparation of client-ready deliverables, pitch materials, and project documentation
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 during the 6-month traineeship
- Some remote work possible
What we are looking for
- A degree in law (experience at EU institutions is a plus)
- 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
- Excellent research and analytical skills
- A proactive, entrepreneurial attitude, you take initiative and follow through
- 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 CV and cover letter to info@sparklegalpolicy.eu by August 10, indicating your interest in the Private Sector area.
- 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
Think you’d be a great addition to the Spark team? We’d love to hear how your skills, experience, and passion align with our work.
Send your CV and cover letter to info@sparklegalpolicy.eu, or contact us to learn more about opportunities within our team.
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.