Law Intern

The Kraft Heinz Company; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 6,700 - 7,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly allowance: €625

Travel reimbursement

Hybrid work in Amsterdam

6-month internship

Job summary

Kraft Heinz offers an outstanding learning opportunity for a Bachelor or Master student who wants to gain hands-on in-house legal experience in an international FMCG environment. You will work across commercial contracts, compliance, governance and legal research.

You will support the Benelux Legal team and collaborate with legal colleagues and business stakeholders on day-to-day matters, taking ownership of projects while receiving guidance from experienced colleagues in a global business.

Qualifications

• Current bachelor’s or master’s enrolment in Dutch Law or a related field.
• Dutch and English at B2-C1 level.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• French is preferred but not required.
• Relevant in-house or law-firm experience is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assist with drafting and reviewing national and international commercial contracts (sales, distribution, marketing, agency).
• Support with compliance activities (e.g., GDPR, anti-trust).
• Support corporate governance activities (e.g., minutes of Boards of Directors and Shareholders' Meetings).
• Prepare legal research, memos, training materials and internal guidance.
• Maintain legal archives and databases.
• Track actions and communicate clearly with internal stakeholders.
• Administrative support to Head of Legal.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Ownership

International mindset

MS Office skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s enrolment in Dutch Law or related field

Job description

Job Description

Law Intern

Job Description

We have an outstanding learning opportunity for an enthusiastic Bachelor or Master student who is interested in making a difference in the Legal Department at Kraft Heinz!

Gain hands‑on in‑house legal experience in an international FMCG environment. You will work across commercial contracts, compliance, governance and legal research.

Kraft Heinz offers a fast‑moving and collaborative environment in which ownership, curiosity and practical problem‑solving are valued. The internship is designed to combine hands‑on experience with learning: you will contribute to current business priorities, receive guidance from experienced colleagues and become part of the wider intern community.

The position

You will support the Kraft Heinz Benelux Legal team and work directly with legal colleagues and business stakeholders on day‑to‑day matters.

As an intern at Kraft Heinz, you will be trusted with meaningful responsibilities from the start. Alongside your day‑to‑day work, you will have opportunities to develop your professional skills, learn how different functions work together and build relationships across an international business. You are encouraged to ask questions, share ideas and bring a fresh perspective. You will receive support from colleagues while being expected to take ownership of agreed projects and deliverables.

What you’ll do

• Assist with drafting and reviewing national and international commercial contracts (sales, distribution, marketing, agency);
• Support with compliance activities (e.g., GDPR, anti‑trust)
• Support corporate governance activities (e.g., minutes of Boards of Directors and Shareholders' Meetings);
• Prepare legal research, memos, training materials and internal guidance
• Maintain legal archives and databases
• Track actions and communicate clearly with internal stakeholders
• Administrative support to Head of Legal

Job requirements

• Current bachelor’s or master’s enrolment in Dutch Law or a related field
• Dutch and English at B2-C1 level
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• French is preferred but not required
• Relevant in‑house or law‑firm experience is an advantage

NOTE : EU working rights are required (Either you have an EU Citizenship, or you are studying in the Netherlands).

Professional Attributes

• Communication Skills: You will easily be exposed to senior management. Therefore, it’s important you can communicate clearly and confidently with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Ability to Simplify: We like to keep it simple and to execute fast. Your ability to translate legal complexity into clear guidance will be highly valued.
• Ownership : You take initiative and follow through.
• Organization : You manage priorities carefully.
• International mindset: ability to collaborate effectively across cultures, adapt to diverse perspectives, and operate successfully in a global business environment

Recruitment process

• CV review based on eligibility requirements.
• Online Pymetrics game assessment
• Online Screening Interview via Microsoft Teams
• Hiring manager interview

Note: The recruitment process can take 4/6 weeks in total

What we offer

• Start date : February 2027
• Duration: 6 months
• Allowance: €625 per month (40 hrs, 5 days) & full reimbursement of travel expenses
• Location: Amsterdam, hybrid (home working in alignment with the team)

At Kraft Heinz, we provide the playing field. You change the game. Are you up for the challenge?

Location(s)

Amsterdam

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes .