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A leading advisory firm is seeking a Senior Associate to support its expanding Trade and Industrial Policy Practice in Brussels. You will work with a variety of international clients, including prominent companies in life sciences, manufacturing, consumer goods, retail, and services.
You will be responsible for tracking, understanding, and explaining significant policy themes that impact goods and services trade, with a focus on compliance frameworks affecting international businesses, particularly in EU environmental, sustainability, economic security, and industrial policy areas.
This position offers an exciting chance to provide strategic advice on trade-related policy developments and evolving compliance frameworks in the EU, highlighting the political pressures for reform. It also offers an opportunity to gain expertise at the intersection of business, politics, and international trade rules.
Key Responsibilities:
Monitoring and analysing policy issues impacting trade in goods and investments.
Advising on the implications of environmental policy, sustainability, and circular economy legislation on international firms and their supply chains.
Identifying the impact of policy and regulatory changes on cross-border trade and investment, and developing risk mitigation strategies.
Leading projects and workstreams to help clients navigate policy and regulatory risks.
Clearly presenting information in writing and through data visualisation, including drafting PowerPoint presentations.
Supporting policymaker engagement and business development efforts, including identifying potential clients and leading outreach campaigns.
Key Requirements:
Excellent written English and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint for data interpretation and visualisation.
Relevant experience in trade and industrial policy, gained in government, EU institutions, think tanks, consultancies, or in-house policy teams.
Strong understanding of trade-related legislation and regimes, as well as the specified policy areas.
Interest in applying these concepts and frameworks to key economic sectors, including life sciences, food and drink, tech, automotives, chemicals, and services.
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