Dispute Resolution Internship – Winter / Spring / Summer Associate

About the role

Freshfields offers Belgian law students in their first or second master year internships in its Brussels office. The firm has a leading corporate, finance, dispute resolution, tax, employment and data protection practice, covering M&A, corporate advisory, capital markets, banking and finance, tax, Belgian and international employment and data technology. It often acts as a central hub for cross-border M&A, litigation, employment and data-related projects.

Key responsibilities

• Work with lawyers advising national and international clients on a wide range of legal questions.
• Undertake legal research.
• Attend meetings or conference calls.
• Review and draft legal documents.
• Carry out your own responsibilities under the supervision of one of the associates, developing team skills in a supportive environment.

Required profile

• A first-class academic record.
• Fluency in English, French and/or Dutch.
• Extra-curricular activities showing leadership, integrity, individuality, responsibility and innovation.
• Team player, self-learner, reliable, flexible and proactive with a professional attitude.
• Client-oriented, good communication skills, able to adapt to people at all levels, with good organisational skills and attention to detail.

Required skills

• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Outlook and Excel).
• Ability to prioritise, use initiative and build good working relationships with colleagues.