Senior Associate – EU Public Affairs, Environment

About the role

We're looking for a strategic public affairs professional with 3 to 5 years of experience to help our growing client base navigate EU environmental and chemicals policy, particularly in the areas of REACH and CLP. You'll shape advocacy strategies, gather intelligence on complex issues, run large-scale substance-specific campaigns, and turn complex topics into clear messages that deliver results.

Location
Brussels (hybrid)

Responsibilities:

• Advise clients on EU political and regulatory developments, turning intelligence into clear, actionable insights.
• Design and deliver advocacy and communication campaigns, including outreach to the European Parliament, Council, Commission, and MSCAs.
• Translate technical issues into concise briefings, position papers, presentations, and digital content.
• Manage day-to-day client work, coordinate internal teams, and maintain senior-level relationships.
• Monitor legislative processes and stakeholder debates, identifying risks and opportunities early.
• Use digital tools and emerging AI applications to enhance monitoring and analysis.
• Support new business pitches and share knowledge across the team.

Qualifications:

• 3 to 5 years of experience in EU public affairs, in a consultancy, industry association, company, or institution.
• Outstanding written English, able to explain complex topics to expert and non-expert audiences.
• Excellent organizational skills, able to manage large scale advocacy campaigns and coalitions.
• Working knowledge of REACH and CLP.
• Strong understanding of the Ordinary Legislative Procedure and secondary legislation processes (RPS, delegated acts, implementing acts).
• Strategic thinker with sharp political judgement and strong client-facing skills.
• High computer literacy (Office suite) and curiosity about AI-powered tools.
• Team player; another EU language is a plus.

What We Offer:

• Full-time open-ended contract (CDI).
• An exciting role in a market-leading public affairs firm and a diverse, supportive team.
• Competitive salary, paid holidays, flexible working from home and abroad, and more.
• Ongoing mentoring and clear career growth opportunities.
• A multicultural, stimulating workplace that values inclusion, diversity, and equal opportunity.

About Us

DGA Group is an expert-led advisory firm that provides integrated solutions for clients in an increasingly complex, regulated, and interconnected business environment. Comprising of a deep bench of communications, public affairs, government relations, commercial diplomacy and strategy consultants, we help clients engage with governments and regulatory bodies, navigate public disclosures and transactions within the private and capital markets, and manage their reputations through critical moments of change, challenge, or opportunity.

Equal Opportunity Employer

DGA Group is committed to equal opportunity in recruitment and employment practices and opposes all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination. No job applicant or employee receives unfavorable treatment on the grounds of color, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, religion or belief, or any other status protected by law.

How to Apply

• Please send a
  one-page CV (no Europass) and a short introductory message
  .
• Deadline to apply:
  25 September