Antitrust, Competition & Trade Intern (Summer/Winter/Spring)

0400 FBD USA LLP; Brussel Hoofdstad; Sur place; EUR 8 400 - 10 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Freshfields is inviting Belgian law students in their first or second master year to a one-month internship in our Antitrust, Competition and Trade practice. You will work under supervision on legal research, drafting documents, and attending meetings with our lawyers advising national and international clients.

You will gain exposure to EU competition matters, multi-jurisdictional investigations, and a collaborative team environment that supports your professional development.

Qualifications

• First-class academic record
• Strong interest in EU competition law
• Fluency in English; any other language is an asset
• Extra-curricular activities demonstrating leadership, integrity, individuality, responsibility and innovation
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Outlook and Excel)

Responsabilités

• Undertake legal research under supervision
• Attend meetings or conference calls with the team
• Review and draft legal documents
• Develop team skills in a supportive environment

Description du poste

We offer ambitious and motivated Belgian law students in their first or second master year, a one month summer/autumn/winter/spring internship in our Antitrust, Competition and Trade practice. We have a market leading competition practice, advising on a range of areas including antitrust, competition and trade. Our office also regularly acts on EU and global merger control matters as well as multi-jurisdictional antitrust/regulatory investigations. You will work with our lawyers advising national and international clients on a range of legal questions. Your tasks will include undertaking legal research, attending meetings or conference calls, reviewing and drafting legal documents and more. You will have your own responsibilities under the supervision of one of our associates, giving you the opportunity to develop team skills in a supportive environment.

Key Requirements

• A first-class academic record
• A strong interest in EU and in particular EU competition law
• Fluency in English, any other language is an asset
• Extra-curricular activities demonstrating leadership, integrity, individuality, responsibility and innovation
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Outlook and Excel)

Other Required Skills and Competences

• Team player, able to build good working relationships with colleagues
• Self-learner, reliable, flexible, job-conscious and willing to help
• Client oriented, good communication skills and ability to adapt to people at all levels
• Positive, pro‑active with a professional attitude
• Ability to prioritise and use initiative
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail
• Sense of humour

Freshfields is a global law firm with a long-standing track record of successfully supporting the world’s leading national and multinational corporations, financial institutions, and governments on ground‑breaking and business critical mandates. At Freshfields we seek to create a better future for our clients, our people and the communities in which we work. Our global teams bring together individuals with different experiences, skills and strengths in a culture where we support all to belong, engage and excel.