EIB Trainee – Human Resources Directorate – Employee Relations Division – based in Luxembourg

This position is based at our Luxembourg headquarters and require 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 Human Resources Directorate (HR) – Employee Relations Division (ER), at its headquarters in Luxembourg: TRAINEE

Duration: 5 months (fixed start date: 1st September/October 2025)

(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).

Please note that applications from students under the Erasmus+ programme cannot 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

The Employee Relations Division brings together legal expertise within the HR Directorate and serves as the key interface with the Legal Directorate on legal HR matters. The Division delivers legal advice on staff matters within HR and EIB-wide. It oversees the drafting of legal documents concerning staff matters, including Staff Rules and relevant policies, and provides support to the drafting of policy documents to other teams in HR. It contributes to the social dialogue in the Bank by coordinating and supporting the implementation and update of the framework for social dialogue. The Division is also in charge of handling several HR legal procedures (administrative review, Dignity at Work procedure and disciplinary procedure).

You will provide assistance and support to the team by primarily:

• Carrying out legal research and comparative studies of relevant jurisprudence, national legislation, EU Directives and international/EU civil service principles,
• Assisting the HR lawyers with the drafting of documents related to internal procedures such as the administrative review procedure, the anti-harassment procedure and the disciplinary procedure
• Assisting in the preparation of draft answers on HR issues related to questions on employment and labour law, staff rights and benefits under Staff Rules and Regulations, data protection and other staff-related matters.
  
  

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Head of Division and other team members, you will provide support and assistance to HR lawyers in legal research, drafting of legal documents and advice on HR issues. Your tasks may evolve during the traineeship but will include:

• Assisting lawyers with legal research on case-law as well as legal analysis
• Assisting lawyers with drafting legal documents related to HR legal procedures (administrative review, anti-harassment procedure and disciplinary procedure)
• Assisting lawyers in the preparation of draft answers on HR issues related to questions on employment and labour law, staff rights and benefits under Staff Rules and Regulations, data protection and other staff-related matters
• Preparation of reports, drafting of internal notes and other specific assignments as required
  
  

Academic Qualifications And Professional Skills

• Final year of studies or University Degree in Law. Good knowledge of Labour and/or European Union Law
• Very good knowledge of MS Office software, in particular Excel and Word
• Fluency in English, good knowledge of French 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 [email protected] 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 20th May 2025.

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