PUBLIC PROCUREMENT LEGAL INTERN

Are you looking to enter the world of work as an intern in the field of public procurement? Then you have come to the right place. The Banque centrale du Luxembourg (BCL), member of the Eurosystem, is currently offering a: PUBLIC PROCUREMENT LEGAL INTERN
- 6 MONTHS (m/f/d) Full time
- (ref.: ST-13/EPCO/2026) This makes your everyday life as an intern exciting: The Eurosystem Procurement Coordination Office (EPCO) is an office created by the Governing Council of the European Central Bank (ECB) in 2008 and hosted by the Banque centrale du Luxembourg (BCL). The EPCO Office is in charge of coordinating public procurement procedures with the central banks of the European Union, as well as with other national, European and international organisations. In this context, to further support its activities as well as the activities of the internal IT Procurement Section at BCL, the EPCO Office is seeking a highly motivated Legal trainee specialised in Public Procurement / Contract Law to join our team for a 6-month internship, extendable or an alternance contract. In this role, you will support EPCO and team members with legal-oriented tasks, with a particular focus on public procurement, contract law, legal research, review of tender and contractual documents, compliance support, and contribution to the preparation of procurement and procedural documentation, templates and guidelines. You will contribute to the smooth and legally sound execution of joint procurement-related activities while supporting internal projects, stakeholder coordination and contribute to various internal projects.

Key Responsibilities
• Assist with legal research and analysis related to public procurement law, contract law, administrative law, and relevant EU legal frameworks;
• Support the review, drafting and updating of procurement and contractual documents, including tender documents, legal clauses, contractual templates, amendments, internal legal workflows and related correspondence;
• Contribute to the validation of procurement procedures to help ensure compliance with applicable rules and relevant public procurement principles;
• Assist in the preparation of legal notes, summaries, memos, opinions, and presentations for internal stakeholders;
• Support the team in identifying and monitoring legal risks linked to procurement and contract management activities;
• Participate in the review of terms and conditions, confidentiality clauses, liability provisions, data protection clauses, and other contractual provisions;
• Help maintain and organise legal documentation, contract files, templates, and internal knowledge materials;
• Contribute to the development of guidance materials, best practices, and awareness documents related to procurement and contractual matters;
• Assist in answering internal legal queries from stakeholders under the supervision of team members;
• Support the preparation of meetings, trainings, conferences, and expert sessions involving procurement and legal topics;
• Provide general support to the team in daily legal and administrative tasks, including document preparation, proofreading, and follow-up actions. This is what we are looking forward to:
• You are currently in the final stage (Bac+4, Bac+5) or recently completed a Master’s degree in Law, preferably with a focus on, public procurement law, contract law or administrative law or European law. Enrolment in a dedicated and recognised Public Procurement or Contract Law Program will be considered an asset;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; a good command of French will be considered an asset; any other EU language will also be valued;
• Any first professional experience in procurement law, contract law, compliance, or public sector legal work will be considered an asset;
• Have a strong interest in public procurement, contract law and legal matters related to public institutions or international organisations;
• Demonstrate excellent legal research, drafting, and analytical skills;
• Have a good understanding of legal documents, particularly regulatory texts, tender documentation and contracts;
• Show strong attention to detail, rigour, discretion, and a high sense of confidentiality;
• Be comfortable using Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
• Be able to work both independently and collaboratively in an international and multicultural environment;
• Demonstrate curiosity, proactivity, sound judgment, flexibility, strong organisational skills and attention to deadlines;
• Have an interest in EU affairs and a genuine motivation to contribute to the mission of public sector organisations. Get to know us:

We offer
a varied and interesting internship that will allow you to put the theoretical knowledge gathered from your studies directly into practice. A pleasant working atmosphere and a nice team will encourage you to contribute your ideas and to leave your personal fingerprint on our work. Duration: 6 months, with possibility of extension Are you ready for this challenge? Please apply directly on our website: http://www.bcl.lu/en/About/carrieres/Vacances/index.html at the latest by 21/11/2026 and submit a detailed CV, a motivation letter including your availabilities and, where applicable, a certificate from your university stating that you are currently registered as a student.