Keen to become part of a truly global, collaborative team of professionals? Your journey begins here.
The International Trade and investment practice based in Brussels is seeking a dynamic and committed Trainee to join our team for a six months period. As a Trainee in the international Trade team, you will assist in the preparation of legal advice on a wide range of EU and international trade matters including economic sanctions and export controls, trade defence, customs and trade policy issues.
You will practice as part of one of the world's largest trade practices, praised by clients for ‘having a strong team of well-connected professionals who are proactive and forward-thinking” (Chambers Europe, 2025) and having a team “with deep knowledge, skill and connections to key regulators and policymakers” (Chambers Global, 2025). They also appreciated our “global reach and depth of experience as well as a real-life, business-savvy approach” (Chambers Global, 2025).
What are we looking for?
• Excellent academic credentials with a postgraduate degree in EU law.
• You are a qualified lawyer or in the process of obtaining your qualification.
• Experience in another law firm and in the International Trade sector is appreciated.
• Fluent in both written and spoken English.
• Curious by nature, problem solver with strong business acumen.
• An international outlook, a multi-cultural mindset.
• Resilient, attentive to detail and focused on delivering high quality and professional results.
How To Apply?
Think globally. Discover your potential. Become a game-changer.
Join us for an exciting career with a leading global law firm!
Apply here or send your application/questions to our Brussels Recruitment Responsible by email at [email protected]. You applications should include both a CV and strong motivation letter.
Skills Required
- Postgraduate degree in EU law
- Qualified lawyer or in the process of obtaining qualification
- Experience in another law firm and in the International Trade sector
- Fluent in both written and spoken English
- Curious, problem solver with strong business acumen
- International outlook and multi-cultural mindset
- Resilient, attentive to detail, focused on delivering high quality professional results
What We Do
Straight talking. Thinking around corners. Understanding and solving the problem before it becomes a problem. Performing as a team, no matter where we’re sitting. Delivering clear and practical advice that gets your job done. Our 2,600+ lawyers work together with you to solve the toughest legal issues in major industries and commercial centers around the world. Whether you’re expanding into new markets, considering capital from new sources, or dealing with increasingly complex regulation or disputes, we help you stay on top of your risks and opportunities. A fast-changing and inter-connected world requires fresh thinking combined with proven experience. That's what we provide. Progress starts with ideas. And while imagination helps at every level, our legal solutions are aligned with your business strategy. Our experience in cross-border and emerging economies gives us the market perspective to be your global partner. We believe that when knowledge travels, opportunities arise. Our team has a wide range of backgrounds. Diversity of backgrounds and experience delivers a broader perspective. Perspectives which ultimately make for more rounded thinking and better answers for you. Giving back to communities and society is fundamental to good business. And, it’s part of our core. We are advocates of justice, equality, and opportunity.
