Trainee – Legal Directorate – Austria and Germany Unit

LexGO; Luxembourg; Sur place; EUR 30 000 - 50 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

An established industry player is seeking a motivated trainee for its Legal Directorate in Luxembourg. This exciting opportunity involves supporting the drafting and negotiation of finance documents for lending operations across Northern Europe. As a trainee, you will engage in legal research, review finance documents, and contribute to projects that align with the EU's climate goals. Join a diverse team of professionals dedicated to making a positive impact in Europe. If you are passionate about law and eager to learn in a dynamic environment, this traineeship is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Final year of studies or University degree in law from an EU Member State.
• Specialization in banking law or corporate law is an advantage.

Responsabilités

• Conduct legal research on banking law developments.
• Familiarize with EIB finance documents and legal aspects.
• Review and classify internal legal documents.

Connaissances

Legal Research

Banking Law

Corporate Law

EU Law

Environmental Law

Translation

English

French

German

Formation

Master’s degree in Law

Description du poste

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) – EU Operations Department (OPS-EU) – Northern Europe Division (NE) - Austria and Germany Unit (AT-DE), 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.

Objective of the traineeship

The European Investment Bank (EIB) is looking for a trainee to support its Legal Directorate’s work on finance documents for its lending operations in Northern Europe, i.e. in Austria, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Sweden and the EFTA countries. The focus of the traineeship should be the support of lending operations in Germany and Austria.

You will join a team of eleven lawyers and three assistants that supports the EIB's lending operations in these countries and the economic growth and cohesion in the region. The team is responsible for the drafting and negotiation of lending projects that are linked to the EIB's goals as the EU's Climate Bank, such as wind farms, research and development of green technology, or water sanitation.

If you are passionate about the impact of your legal work, apply now and become part of a team that actively supports Europe, its citizens and economy.

Responsibilities

Under the oversight of the supervisor and team members responsible for specific areas, you will be expected to perform the following main tasks:

• Carry out legal research in relation to the new developments of banking law in the relevant jurisdictions covered by the Division;
• Get familiar with the EIB finance documents and legal aspects of the EIB operations particularly in line with environmental and social considerations and with EIB procedures and legal issues;
• Review available in-house precedent documents (in English, or German or in another language the trainee has knowledge of) and collect and classify internal know-how and 'tacit' knowledge;
• Compile standard form documentation, checklists, perform legal process analysis;
• Conduct research (whenever necessary), both with respect to internal processes and procedures, as well as certain matters of law typically found in finance transactions or in which the trainee has already some knowledge or in areas that the trainee wants to develop;
• Translate legal documents.

Academic qualifications and professional skills

• Final year of studies or University degree (Master’s level or equivalent) in law from a Member State of the European Union (EU).
• Specialisation preferably in banking law, corporate law, EU law, environmental law or other relevant areas would be an advantage, as would knowledge of other legal systems.
• Knowledge of the EIB’s mission, institutional set-up, policies and activities.
• No prior work experience is required; limited and relevant previous experience (no more than 12 months as a general rule) is an asset.
• Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English and/or French. A very good knowledge of German would be a distinct advantage.

Competencies

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 [e-mail] 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.