Secretariat of the Committee on Legal Affairs

The Directorate-General for Citizens' Rights, Justice and Institutional Affairs (DG IUST) organises and facilitates the work of parliamentary committees in key areas such as culture, education, legal and constitutional affairs, gender equality, civil liberties, petitions and democracy protection. Through high-quality research, expert advice, and administrative support, DG IUST enables Members and committees to shape sound legislative and policy outcomes.

The Secretariat of the Committee on Legal Affairs (JURI) is looking for a trainee with a legal background to join its small and dynamic team. The Secretariat assists the Committee and its Members in the legislative and non-legislative activities of JURI. During the period of March 2026-July 2026 the successful candidate will assist in developing the position of the Committee on important legislative files with an opportunity to be part of the legislative process at the Committee, Parliament and possibly inter-institutional level.  

More about the JURI committee can be found here:  http://www.europarl.europa.eu/committees/en/juri/home.html 

Your will:

• Assist in the legislative procedure at the Committee, Parliament and possibly inter-institutional level;
• Assist in preparation of Committee decisions with regards to certain horizontal areas of its competence, such as legal basis or disputes.

You a a person who:

• Is curious, active, solution-oriented, flexible, willing to learn and open to new challenges;
• Has sense of diplomacy and discretion;
• Has strong interpersonal skills and like to work in a team;
• Has a legal background and are interested in parliamentary law and procedures and in institutional questions.

The European Parliament is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We welcome all candidates, regardless of their geographical, racial or ethnic origin, political or religious beliefs, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, civil status, or family situation.