EIB Trainee - Legal Directorate - Operational Policy, Mandates & Non-EU Operations Department - Restructuring, Funds & Venture Debt Division - based in Luxembourg

This position is based at our Luxembourg headquarters and requires 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 \& Non\-EU Operations Department (OPS\-POL) \- Restructuring, Funds \& Venture Debt Division (RFV)** at its headquarters in Luxembourg: **TRAINEE** ***Duration: 5 months (fixed start*** ***date: 1st September/October 2026\)*** ***(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).*** ***Candidates whose Erasmus\+ programme overlaps with the duration of the traineeship will not 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 traineeship aims to give you practical, hands‑on experience by applying legal principles to real‑life issues arising from the EIB’s operational activity. Within our team, you will support legal work related to debt restructurings, fund investments and venture debt operations, mostly handled in English. You will assist permanent legal staff through tasks such as conducting legal research, drafting first versions of contracts or simple amendments, participating in negotiations and liaising with external law firms and other counterparties under supervision. This will allow you to gain experience in a complex, multi‑jurisdictional environment and strengthen your legal, analytical and drafting skills. Overall, the traineeship is intended to support your early professional development while enabling you to contribute meaningfully to the work of the Legal Directorate. **Responsibilities** As a trainee, you will: * Assist lawyers in the preparation of documentation. * Draft basic documentation under the supervision of a lawyer. * Preliminary review legal documentation submitted for approval. * Participate in legal negotiations under the supervision of a lawyer. * Carry out legal research in regard to principles of law applicable in EU and non\-EU countries. **Academic Qualifications And Professional Skills** * Final year of studies or University degree in Law * Ability to draft, analyse and report coherently in relation to legal issues. * Excellent knowledge of standard Microsoft Office tools. * At least one prior traineeship. * Excellent knowledge of English. Knowledge of French, Spanish or German would be an 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 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 May 12th, 2026\.** ***More information on our*** ***EIB Traineeship Programme*** ***and*** ***Provisions for In\-service training*** ***can be consulted on our EIB website;*** https://www.eib.org/en/about/careers/categories/traineeship\-and\-graduate.htm