Deadline:
As soon as possible
Location(s)
Belgium
Brussels
Overview
As you adapt and innovate, you'll need a firm that's hardwired to anticipate and uncover the opportunities in change. You'll need a firm that will ask the right questions to shape the right objective. And you'll need proactive, practical, and commercially led advice on how to get there. It's what we do and it's what makes us your go-to firm, whether you're facing disruption or creating it.
The Regulatory & Public Affairs practice of our Brussels office is looking to recruit an intern for a six-month contract, beginning as soon as possible.
Details
The role
- Your role will be to monitor and analyse intelligence on EU regulatory and policy developments that affect our clients' business, with a focus on EU Technology, Communications and Media regulation;
- You will assist our Regulatory & Public Affairs team in day-to-day assignments, including the opportunity to research on a variety of issues and contribute to client pitches, briefing documents and newsletters;
- You will be actively involved in marketing and business development initiatives such as client seminars, alerts, communications and social media;
- You will build your skills, develop your knowledge from our legal and policy experts, as well as receive their feedback on your work;
- As an intern at Bird & Bird, you will be given accountability to carry out substantial work on behalf of exciting, international clients;
- You will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the friendly and vibrant culture that makes Bird & Bird, and our people, so unique.
About Bird & Bird
Bird & Bird is an international law firm that established a Regulatory & Public Affairs practice in its Brussels office in 2018. We spend a great deal of our time analysing our clients' sectors, anticipating trends, and assessing the impact of regulatory and policy changes.
The team advises on cutting-edge issues in highly regulated sectors including technology, communications, life science, healthcare, media, sports, automotive, financial services and energy. Bird & Bird's Tier 1 ranking by Chambers Europe for Regulatory work in the telecoms, media and technology (TMT) sector is testament to the quality of the service we provide.
Our Brussels office brings together more than 65 team members from over 10 different countries.
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
Your profile
- A thorough understanding of EU Regulatory & Public Affairs, with previous experience as an assistant to a Member of Parliament, an internship at the European Commission, or at a European trade association;
- A relevant university degree, such as a master in law, in economy, or international relations;
- Ability to build a network with contacts in the EU institutions and industry stakeholders;
- An excellent command of English and at least one other language, both orally and in writing;
- Committed to delivering high-quality work, with strong analytical and research skills;
- A good team player, eager to learn, fitting in well with our open, entrepreneurial culture.
Dates
Deadline: As soon as possible
Cost/funding for participants
What's more, our working environment and approachable culture set us apart from the crowd. We pride ourselves in providing an inspiring, supportive, and professional environment where quality, innovation and collaboration play a key role.
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