Intern in the Legal Services Department, Legal Research in Public International Law
Paris, FR
Location
ESA Headquarters, Paris, France
Our team and mission
The European Space Agency is an international organisation and the European gateway to space. Together with its Member States, the Agency expands the boundaries of discovery and exploration and provides space applications for the benefit of citizens on Earth.
The Legal Services Department provides the full range of legal services across ESA’s programmes and legal disciplines, such as public international law, European law and the national law of ESA’s Member States.
The Legal Services Department provides authoritative legal advice to the Director General, the Directorates, but also to Council and other organs of the Agency, to achieve the objectives set out in the ESA Convention. As such the Legal Services Department participates in the decision-making among Member States, formulating legal opinions and bringing new ideas to formalise space policies and programmes in Europe.
You will be part of a team of highly motivated, skilled lawyers working in an inspirational, interdisciplinary and multicultural environment.
Candidates interested are encouraged to visit the ESA website: http://www.esa.int and http://www.esa.int/About_Us/Law_at_ESA/ESA_Legal_Services_Department
Field(s) of activity for the internship
Topic of the internship: Legal research in public international and EU law
- carry out legal research and analysis on public international law, including European Union law, and space law;
- prepare and contribute to the drafting, review, and processing of a variety of legal instruments (agreements, memoranda, etc.) and other documents;
- monitor and review developments in international law, including the evolution of legal doctrine and its practical application in international organisations;
- contribute to the Division’s daily operations by supporting the work of legal officers.
Behavioural competencies
Result Orientation
Operational Efficiency
Fostering Cooperation
Relationship Management
Continuous Improvement
Forward Thinking
For more information, please refer to ESA Core Behavioural Competencies guidebook
Education
You must be a university student, preferably studying at master’s level. In addition, you must be able to prove that you will be enrolled at your University for the entire duration of the internship.
Additional requirements
The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these is required. Knowledge of another ESA Member State language is an asset.
During the interview, your motivation for applying to this role will be explored.
Knowledge and background in space law and space policy, demonstrated through both study and experience, would be an asset.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusiveness
ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. We therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religious beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics.
At the Agency we value diversity, and we welcome people with disabilities. Whenever possible, we seek to accommodate individuals with disabilities by providing the necessary support at the workplace. The Human Resources Department can also provide assistance during the recruitment process. If you would like to discuss this further, please contact us via email at contact.human.resources@esa.int.
Important Information and Disclaimer
During the recruitment process, the Agency may request applicants to undergo selection tests.
The information published on ESA’s careers website regarding internship conditions is correct at the time of publication. It is not intended to be exhaustive and may not address all questions you would have.
Nationality
Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States: Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. Applicants from Canada as a Cooperating State can apply as well as those from Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus and Malta as European Cooperating States (ECS).
