Traineeship for the Legal Service Unit

Traineeship for the Legal Service Unit
Region: Luxembourg
Required experience: None
Environment: Public sector
Ref: EPPO/2025/Trainee/002
Contract: Temporary position (Full-time)

Company description

The European Public Prosecutor’s Office is the independent prosecution office of the European Union. We have the competence to investigate, prosecute and bring to judgment crimes affecting the EU budget, such as fraud, corruption and serious cross-border VAT fraud.


The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) is seeking applications for the position of a trainee in the Legal Services Unit.

As a trainee and a member of the Legal Service Sector, you will have the opportunity to acquire hands-on experience in providing legal support on matters relating to the EPPO's institutional, governance and regulatory frameworks, while also putting into practice your knowledge of general EU and administrative law acquired during your academic studies. This position offers you excellent opportunities to contribute to a culture of collaboration and exchange and to improve best practices. Furthermore, working alongside experienced colleagues, you will also be able to improve your skills and further develop as a professional. You will be part of a multicultural team that strives for continuous innovation and seeks to make a positive impact on the lives of all European citizens. 

Tasks and responsibilities

Reporting directly to the Head of the Legal Service Sector, you will be responsible for:

  • Contributing to the drafting of legal advice related to the EPPO legal framework and governance structure;
  • Providing assistance in the preparation of legal advice related to all the aspects of the operations and management of the EPPO;
  • Providing input for the preparation of legal acts and opinions related to the functioning of the EPPO, including on matters related to human resources, administration, contract and procurement;
  • Providing tailored responses to ad-hoc research requests received from lawyers in the Legal Service.

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