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) - Outside Europe B Division (OEU-B) 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
A traineeship in the JU POL/OEU-B Division of the Legal Directorate gives aspiring lawyers the opportunity to engage in the application of legal principles to real-life issues in the context of the ElB’s lending activities in certain countries outside the EU, notably in the Western Balkans, Eastern Neighbours, Central Asia and Türkiye. It offers a broad and international experience in a multilateral financial institution, beneficial to those looking to develop their career in the field of banking and finance law as well as development finance.
You will gain first hand experience of the life cycle of EIB lending operations. The tasks to be carried out include research, due diligence, and drafting and assisting in the negotiation of finance documentation in all stages of the project cycle (signature, disbursement, and post-signature monitoring).
Responsibilities
Legal research in relation on legal matters and developments of significance to the Division’s interests
Due diligence on operations or EIB counterparts, including review and analysis of contractual documentation
Assistance to lawyers in the review of approval documentation for new operations and post-signature changes
Assistance to lawyers in the preparation of legal and finance documentation
Supervised drafting of basic legal and finance documentation
Assistance to lawyers in signature formalities and transaction monitoring (including disbursements and other post-signature events)
Academic qualifications and professional skills
Final year of studies or University degree in law
Ability to draft, analyse and report coherently in English in relation to legal issues.
Training in and knowledge under the relevant national legal system of contract law, civil responsibility, company and commercial law.
Knowledge of banking law would be an advantage.
Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English. Knowledge of other languages spoken in countries covered by the team 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
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