The EIB, the European Union's bank, is seeking for its Legal Directorate – Legal Department, Operations - Baltic Sea
at its headquarters in Luxembourg:
INTERN
Duration: 5 months (fixed start date: 1st September 2018)
(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 with which EU accession negotiations have started, can be considered (Turkey, Serbia and Montenegro).
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
In the context of its knowledge management, the legal department of the EIB has already undertaken many efforts towards capturing ‘tacit’ knowledge, harmonisation of legal documents and drafting templates, including their automation via legal document automation softwares.
You would be expected to assist EIB lawyers that lead various knowledge management tasks, as well as be train towards legal document automation; you will be offering a possibility to acquire a unique skill that could give a competitive advantage when looking for further jobs with law firms around the world.
Responsibilities
You will be:
- Reviewing available in-house precedent documents (in English) and collecting and classifying internal know-how and 'tacit' knowledge;
- Under the supervision of the EIB lawyers compiling standard form documentation, checklists, performing legal process analysis;
- Conducting research (whenever necessary), both with respect to internal processes and procedures, as well as certain matters of law.
Academic qualifications and professional skills
- Final year of studies or University degree (Bachelor/Master) in Law, preferably from Poland, Scandinavian or Baltic State countries;
- Good knowledge of legal terminology and some experience in legal drafting in English. Knowledge of other languages would be an advantage.
- Ability to conduct research;
- Proficiency in MS Office Tools (Word, Outlook).
Competencies
- Achievement Drive: continually keeps an eye on performance, focusing on improving it, showing drive and determination to meet short and long-term goals.
- Change Orientation: Adapts to differences and changes in the environment; takes a flexible approach to reach outcomes.
- Collaboration: Works cooperatively as part of a team; works collaboratively with peers across organisational boundaries based on a genuine interest in and an accurate understanding of others and their individual perspectives and concerns.
- Organisational Commitment: Is willing to commit to an organisation whose mission is to support Europe and is open to diversity, and to align her/his own behavior with the organisation’s needs and intrinsic values, acting with integrity in ways that promote the organisation’s mission, policies and rules.
Please note that deadline for application is the 27/05/2018.
More information on our EIB Internship Programme and Provisions for In-service training can be consulted on our EIB website; http://www.eib.org/about/jobs/student-jobs/index.htm
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