Job Description

Global Counsel is seeking a full-time intern to join its Berlin team, supporting our work on German and EU politics and policy. The Berlin team helps investors, multinational firms and startups across sectors such as technology, mobility, health and retail navigate political and regulatory developments and engage effectively with policymakers.


This internship offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic advisory environment at the intersection of politics and business, alongside a team of experienced policy and communications professionals.

Role and responsibilities:

Monitor, summarise and analyse major policy announcements, parliamentary debates, and regulatory initiatives in Germany and the EU. Contribute to research and drafting of analytical reports, briefings, and presentations for clients. Assist with stakeholder mapping and background research to support public affairs policy engagement and communications strategies. Support stakeholder engagement by Global Counsel and its clients. Support event preparation and logistics for client roundtables or policy discussions.

Skills and profile:

Enrolled in a Master’s program or recently have completed a degree in political science, economics, law, public policy, or a related field. Knowledgeable about the German political system and the interaction between federal, state and EU policymaking. Able to write clearly, concisely and analytically and communicate fluently in both German and English (minimum C1 level). Curious about how public policy affects businesses and investors, and interested in the intersection of politics, communications and business. Highly motivated, organised, and comfortable working both independently and as part of a small team. Proficient with standard office tools (PowerPoint, Excel, Word). Experience in a political, consultancy, or corporate environment is an advantage but not essential.

What we can offer:

A paid, full-time, six-month internship in a fast-paced policy advisory environment. Exposure to a broad range of sectors and policy areas in Germany and at the EU level. A chance to contribute to high-impact projects with major international clients. Mentorship and learning opportunities from policy and communications experts with diverse backgrounds. Flexible working arrangements combining office and remote work.

Department
German Policy & Politics
Locations
Berlin

Contact India Lucas Associate Director – Delivery, Marketing & Brand

Why join

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An opportunity to work with world-class advisers and political experts in a fast-growing firm, alongside a strong professional development program including a personal training budget. A competitive salary and bonus structure, a robust benefits package and opportunities to work from our offices across the world. A commitment to work-life balance, with flexible working, 25 days holiday allowance plus public holidays, enhanced parental leave, discretionary winter holiday office closures, and sabbaticals.

Our commitment to diversity

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We are committed to equal opportunities, respect and wellbeing for all staff and applicants for employment. We are committed to building a team that genuinely reflects the diversity of the places we work. We are committed to achieving a culture where there is regard for all and there is no place for discrimination and harassment of any type.



Our aim is for GC to be a company where all our colleagues have the opportunity to grow, develop, succeed and be their authentic selves whatever their sex, race, colour, class, religion, age, national origin, disability status, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, redundancy, leaves of absence, salary and training.

About Global Counsel

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Global Counsel brings together a team with diverse experience across the public and private sectors. Since our establishment in 2010 we have developed a wide range of services and capabilities for corporates and investors.



Global Counsel helps companies and investors across sectors to anticipate the ways in which politics, regulation and public policymaking create both risk and opportunity, and to develop and implement strategies to meet these challenges. We provide them with due diligence support to build compelling, evidence-based campaigns to engage in policy debates.


Our work is supported by high quality analytical content and collateral that is politically and economically informed and which builds quickly into executable strategy.


Our team is led by former public policymakers and political advisors with experience at the highest level of government. We have offices in London, Brussels, Washington DC, Singapore and Doha and are supported by a network of partners in other key markets.



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