Data and Employment Associate Internship (Winter / Spring / Summer)

About the role

Freshfields offers Belgian law students in their first or second master year internships in its Data and Employment practice in Brussels. The firm advises on M&A, corporate advisory, capital markets, banking and finance, tax, Belgian and international employment and data and technology, and often acts as a central hub for cross-border projects. You will work alongside lawyers advising national and international clients.

Key responsibilities

• Undertake legal research
• Attend meetings or conference calls
• Review and draft legal documents
• Carry out your own responsibilities under the supervision of an associate

Required profile

• First-class academic record
• Fluency in English, French and/or Dutch
• Extra-curricular activities showing leadership, integrity, responsibility and innovation
• Team player, self-learner, reliable, flexible and client-oriented
• Good communication skills, ability to adapt to people at all levels, positive and proactive attitude
• Ability to prioritise, use initiative, organise well and pay attention to detail

Required skills

• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Outlook and Excel)