Intern Position

Who we are

EPPA is a specialist management consultancy established in 1987 that helps clients to manage alignment between business, European Union institutions and governments, while considering also research and technology developments and social-cultural shifts.

We are a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural consultancy with a unique and successful approach that focuses on creating a constructive dialogue with policy-makers.

Be it for the purpose of public policy or corporate strategy, for regulation design or compliance, EPPA offers intimate know how about the institutional processes and inter-actions of European and national decision makers and of the multiple challenges facing business. It assists clients with effective compromise building in the multi-layered, complex European governance system and with out-of-the-box thinking for innovation of strategy and policy.

We help to seek solutions, which build sustainable value and competitive advantage, without ignoring the societal interests. This well tested approach has positioned EPPA in a league of its own and brought an impressive track record in resolving major challenges related to public policy, regulatory affairs and societal issues.

Many of the world's leading companies have become long-term clients while the company has also served the European and national public sector.

What we are seeking - Job description

We seek an intern to assist the EPPA Team in the following areas:

• Assist our Account Director collecting information and documents for our clients in the area of Regulatory Affairs for REACH/CLP/Biocidal/Pesticides/Cosmetic/Food Contact products and other general areas.
• Reply to client inquiries and contribute to the development of business opportunities
• Understand and follow the procedures and policies pertaining to products put on the European market.
• Develop and maintain a database.

Profile Required

• Master degree in political science, Law, etc.
• Real interest in regulatory matters is required, experience is an advantage.
• Basic knowledge about product safety and chemicals regulation is an asset.
• Good Academic record and proven writing skills.
• Excellent English. German/French and other languages added-value.
• Good research and analytical skills, interpretation of legal texts is required.
• Good organizational and diplomatic skills, good communications skills – both oral and written.
• Team player, self-starter, entrepreneurial spirit, attentive listener and networker.
• Experienced user of Excel, Word, Outlook, Internet, and PowerPoint.

We offer

• A competitive package of remuneration for a 6 month contract starting in September.
• An international, intellectually stimulating, working environment. Develop deep knowledge on how consultancy and EU public & regulatory affairs work and to grow professionally and to develop networks in this field.

How to apply

To apply, please send a CV and a cover letter to