About us

ESL European Affairs, part of the ADIT Group, is a consultancy specialised in European Public Affairs and strategic advice, which has  been present in Brussels since 1992. ESL EA advises and supports companies, international organisations, institutions and public  figures across a wide range of economic sectors (Health, Environment, Transport, Security, etc.). With offices in Brussels, Paris, Dubai and Rabat our expertise covers the local, national, and European levels.

What we are looking for

We are currently looking for a Trainee in EU affairs to join our Team in Brussels as of September 2026. The role includes daily monitoring of various issues (legislative and non-legislative), conducting background research, drafting newsletters and policy briefings and providing overall support to more senior staff members.

Profile

• Master’s degree in political science, law, economics or a related field.
• Good editorial skills and the ability to analyse and summarise complex political issues.
• First experience in an EU / national institution, public affairs consultancy or association.
• Good knowledge of EU legislative procedures and institutions, knowledge of a member state is a plus.
• Excellent command of English and French (main working language: French); German
  and/or another European language is a strong asset.
• Proficient with IT and new media tools.

Our offer

The internship provides a unique opportunity to get hands-on experience with a diverse range of topics in an international context. We offer a full-time internship of six months, starting in September 2026. The traineeship will be regulated under CIP (Convention d’immersion professionelle).

How to apply

Please send your CV and motivation letter with the subject “Traineeship ESL EA + first and last name” to: cbertozzi@eslrivington.com as soon as possible. Due to the high number of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.