MedTech Europe is looking for an intern to join its Legal and Compliance department in Brussels. The paid, one-year full-time internship runs under the Belgian Convention d'Immersion Professionnelle (CIP), starts in January 2027 and is open to diploma holders with a completed BA in Law. At Youth Works Hub, we went through the full vacancy and set out every detail below.
What the Internship Offers
MedTech Europe offers a one-year full-time contract under the Belgian Convention d'Immersion Professionnelle (CIP) and a valuable experience in a well-known trade association in Brussels. The internship is remunerated and comes with extra benefits.
🧾 A one-year full-time contract under the Belgian CIP
🏛️ Experience in a well-known trade association in Brussels
💶 A remunerated internship
🥗 Lunch vouchers
📶 Internet and phone compensation
🚇 Reimbursement of public transportation
🏠 Possibility of hybrid work
🗓️ Starting date: January 2027
What You Will Do
🔎 Monitor and research national legal and self-regulatory requirements relevant to the healthcare industry, for example anti-bribery, promotion and advertising, privacy and austerity measures such as payback
🤝 Provide day-to-day support to the legal and compliance team, for example coordinating input for internal and external newsletters, reviewing, drafting and filing contracts, taking minutes, organising meetings and updating the website
📚 Update the annual publication on country rules on compliance, which includes liaising with all National Association members as well as desk research
📑 Manage vendor and other contracts, including identifying and resolving standard contractual concerns with relevant colleagues
🩺 Assist, as needed, in the review and evaluation of events in the Conference Vetting System to ensure compliance with the ethical standards set out in the MedTech Europe Code of Ethical Practice and the EFPIA Healthcare Professionals Code of Practice, under the supervision of the CVS Compliance Officer and the Compliance Panel
🛡️ Assist the Legal & Compliance team with activities when necessary, and support the team and relevant committees on legal, privacy and healthcare compliance issues
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What You Need to Apply
🎓 A completed BA in Law
🗣️ Fluent oral and written English plus at least one other EU language
✍️ Excellent research and drafting skills
💻 Proficiency with IT tools
🗂️ Well organised and detail-oriented
🧭 Ability to work in an autonomous way and to look for support when necessary
🪪 Eligibility to work as a trainee in Belgium
📣 Strong communication skills, especially written
🌱 Nice to have: interest in compliance, ethics and the healthcare industry
Who Is Eligible
This internship is only applicable for candidates who hold a diploma and are not linked to any internship with a university. Candidates must be eligible to work as a trainee in Belgium. Interested in paid placements abroad? Read our guide on paid internships abroad for students and recent graduates →
How to Apply
Send your CV and a Cover Letter showing why you would make an excellent candidate for the position to Ms Marta Paci. Write "Internship Application" in your e-mail subject line. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and suitable candidates might be contacted before the deadline, so an early application is recommended. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the MedTech Europe Legal & Compliance internship based?
The internship is based in Brussels, Belgium, with the possibility of hybrid work.
How long does the internship last and when does it start?
It is a one-year, full-time contract under the Belgian Convention d'Immersion Professionnelle (CIP), with a starting date in January 2027.
Is the internship paid?
Yes. It is a remunerated internship with lunch vouchers, internet and phone compensation and reimbursement of public transportation.
Who can apply?
Candidates who hold a diploma, have completed a BA in Law and are eligible to work as a trainee in Belgium. The internship is not open to candidates linked to any internship with a university.
Which languages are required?
Fluent oral and written English plus at least one other EU language.
How do I apply?
Send your CV and Cover Letter to Ms Marta Paci by e-mail, with "Internship Application" as the subject line. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Deadline
⏳ 16 November 2026
