The Unit for Legal Affairs provides legal advice and support to the Agency on all issues having legal implications. It verifies that ECHA’s regulatory and administrative procedures and decisions are legally sound and consistent. It is responsible for defending ECHA’s interests in any appeal or court proceedings. It ensures that ECHA’s intellectual property rights are respected, and it coordinates the management of complaints and requests to access documents.

Trainee assignment

In this traineeship, you will have the opportunity to participate in the activities of the Legal Affairs Unit. The traineeship will provide you with a unique insight into the workings of an EU Agency. It will give you the opportunity to experience how legal support and assistance are provided, the tasks of the legal advisors and the mode of operation of the legal unit inside an EU Agency. During the traineeship, you may be assigned specific tasks such as:

• providing support in litigation before ECHA’s Board of Appeal and the Court of Justice of the European Union;

• conducting legal research;

• providing summaries and analyses of legal texts.

Trainee profile

The successful candidate must possess:

• a law degree;

• knowledge of EU law;

• strong analytical and research skills;

• good communication and interpersonal skills;

• aptitude for teamwork;

• a sense of commitment and responsibility.

Starting Date: 1 March 2027