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Working where business, government, and public opinion intersect, we advise CEOs, boards, and leadership teams at the most consequential moments. \nWe work as one team across geographies and disciplines - bringing together specialists with backgrounds in communications, finance, law, government, journalism, data science, and digital. Whatever the moment demands, we combine multidimensional perspectives to help leaders anticipate what's next, engage the stakeholders who matter, and drive meaningful outcomes. \nAcross 31 global offices, we draw on the full depth of the firm so clients can operate with clarity, act with confidence, and lead with trust. This collaborative approach has established FGS as a market leader: we are consistently ranked Band 1 for Crisis & Risk Management and Litigation Support by Chambers and Partners, and were ranked the #1 Global M&A PR firm by deal value and deal count for four consecutive years (Mergermarket, 2025). \nJoin our team inBRUSSELS as an ASSOCIATE Global Public Affairs.\nYour responsibilities\nWorking alongside project teams, you will develop and implement communication strategies for national and international clients ; primarily in the context of legislative processes, corporate positioning, strategic realignments, and M&A transactions.\nYou will advise clients on public affairs and produce relevant documents for their political communications.\nYou will independently monitor and analyse the socio-political and economic environment relevant to our clients, and derive client-specific implications and recommendations.\nYou will analyse how clients are perceived in the political and social landscape, and develop measures to strategically position companies and their leadership.\nYou will attend selected hearings and conferences and prepare summaries of the outcomes.\nWhat you should bring\nYou have completed your university degree with excellent results, or are close to graduating ; your field of study matters less than your enthusiasm for communications.\nYou have gained practical experience alongside your studies, for example in politics, regulation, and/or public affairs in companies, associations, and/or consultancies.\nYou communicate with full professional proficiency in German and at a very high level in English, ideally with experience living or studying in an English-speaking country.\nYou have a strong understanding of economic and business contexts. You are passionate about topics at the intersection of business, politics, and society.\nYou thrive when writing for diverse audiences and stakeholder groups.\nYou love variety, and your strong organizational skills mean you can keep multiple plates spinning at once.\nWhat we offer\nAn inspiring work environment, with the opportunity to work at one of our international offices.\nExciting responsibilities, strong development prospects, and room to make an impact.\nOnboarding and individual mentoring by an experienced consultant.\nThe opportunity to deepen your expertise across various industries and competency areas through close collaboration within our integrated project teams across multiple locations.\nContinuous learning and development opportunities (FGS Global Academy).\nA committed, collegial, and growing team where mutual respect and team spirit come first.\nA company culture that combines excellence with warmth.\nThe flexibility to work both from our offices and from home.\nDon't meet every single requirement? Don't worry! Research has shown that some groups, such as women and people of colour, are less likely to apply for roles when they do not meet every requirement. At FGS Global, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you are excited about this role and our company but your experience does not perfectly match every qualification listed, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or another position. \nWe look forward to receiving your application. Please include a cover letter, an up-to-date CV, as well as relevant degree and employment certificates. 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