Trainee – Legal Directorate – Operational Policy, Mandates and Non-EU Operations Department

This position is based at our Luxembourg headquarters and require regular office presence. The EIB offers you the opportunity to live and work in a truly international and multi-cultural environment.
The EIB, the European Union's bank, is seeking to recruit for its Legal Directorate (JU) - Operational Policy, Mandates and Non-EU Operations Department (OPS-POL) - Outside Europe A Division (OEU-A), at its headquarters in Luxembourg: TRAINEE

Duration: 5 months (fixed start date: 1st September/October 2025)

(With possible extension up to 6 months if required by University)

Please note that, as marked on our Webpage, only applications from nationals of the Member States of the European Union, as well as citizens from countries that have been officially granted candidate status to join the EU, can be considered (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Turkey and Ukraine).

Please note that applications from students under the Erasmus+ programme cannot be considered.

Please note that you are requested to limit your applications to a maximum of three traineeship publications. We will only consider and retain the first three applications submitted.

A traineeship in the Operational Policy, Mandates and Non-EU Operations Department, Outside Europe A Division (JU/OPS-POL/OEU-A) gives aspiring lawyers the opportunity to engage in the application of legal principles to real-life issues in the context of the ElB’s lending activities in certain countries outside the EU, notably in Africa, Asia, Latin America, Caribbean and Pacific Islands. It offers a broad and international experience in a multilateral financial institution, beneficial to those looking to develop their career in the field of banking and finance law as well as development finance.

You will gain first hand experience of the life cycle of EIB lending operations. The tasks to be carried out include research, diligence, drafting of legal documentation and assisting in the negotiation of the legal documentation in all stages of the project cycle (structuration, signature, disbursement and monitoring).

As a trainee in the JU/POL-OEU-A Division, your main tasks and responsibilities will be:

• Legal research and diligence in relation to matters of French, English, Spanish and/or Luxembourg law, as well as in regard to principles of law applicable in non-EU countries
• Diligence in regard to the selection of external counsels
• Assistance to lawyers in the review of approval documentation for new operations and post-signature changes
• Assistance to lawyers in the preparation of legal and finance documentation
• Supervised drafting of basic legal and finance documentation
• Assistance to lawyers in signature formalities and transaction monitoring (including disbursements and other post-signature events)

• Academic qualifications:
  • Enrolled in the final year of or have completed a Master's degree in Law or an equivalent qualification. This includes, but is not limited to:
    • Education in the French system: enrolled in the final year of or have completed a Master's degree in Law or an equivalent qualification, and preferably have undergone professional training to the level of bar school (école de formation du barreau).
    • Education in the UK or Irish system: enrolled in the final year of or have completed a Master's degree in Law or an equivalent qualification, preferably followed by successful completion of the LPC 1 exam and/or LPC 2 exam (for aspiring solicitors in England), or have equivalent examination success in solicitor or barrister training in Ireland or Scotland.
• Professional skills and knowledge:
  • Ability to draft, analyse and report coherently in relation to legal issues.
  • Training in and knowledge under the relevant national legal system of contract law, civil responsibility, company and commercial law.
  • Knowledge of banking law would be an advantage.
• Languages:
  • Excellent knowledge of written and spoken French and/or English. Knowledge of other languages spoken in countries covered by the team, especially Spanish, would be an advantage.

Find out more about EIB core competencies here

By applying for this position, you acknowledge the importance of maintaining the security and integrity of the Information of the EIB Group. In case of selection for the position you agree to comply with all measures (policies, controls, document classification and management) implemented by the EIB Group to prevent unauthorized disclosure of any information or any damage to the EIB Group reputation.

We are an equal opportunities employer, who believes that diversity is good for our people and our business.  We encourage all suitably qualified and eligible candidates to apply regardless of their gender identity/expression, age, racial, ethnic and cultural background, religion and beliefs, sexual orientation/identity, disability or neurodiversity.

Applicants with specific needs are encouraged to request reasonable accommodations at any stage during the recruitment process. Please contact the EIB Traineeship Recruitment team hr_traineeship_recruitment@eib.org who will ensure that your request is handled.

Your application may be used for another campaign.

Please note that deadline for application is on the 20th May 2025.