Legal Intern

Philips Lighting Spain SL.; Eindhoven; On-site; EUR 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring and feedback

Learning platform

Staff shop discounts

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Signify in Eindhoven, Netherlands, offers a Legal Intern – Technology, Cybersecurity & Governance position. You will gain hands-on experience at the intersection of law, technology, cybersecurity, and international corporate governance, collaborating with Legal, Corporate Security, Procurement, and the business teams.

You will research cybersecurity laws, support registration procedures, and help with governance formalities while using legal-design methods and AI tools to create accessible

Qualifications

• Pursuing a master’s degree in a relevant law field.
• Based in the Netherlands and able to work from Eindhoven at least one day per week.
• Strong interest in cybersecurity regulation, legal tech, or governance of multinational companies.
• Ability to translate complex information into practical, accessible materials.

Responsibilities

• Research and map cybersecurity laws and regulations affecting Signify’s global operations.
• Support cybersecurity registration and notification procedures.
• Assist with corporate governance and legal-entity formalities across the multinational group.
• Use legal-design methods and AI tools to create dashboards, checklists, and workflows.

Education

Master’s programme in Law or related field (Law, Law and Technology, European Law, Business Law, Cybersecurity Governance)

Tools

Legal tech tools

AI-assisted drafting

Job description

About Signify Through bold discovery and cutting-edge innovation, we lead an industry that is vital for the future of our planet: lighting. Through our leadership in connected lighting and the Internet of Things, we're breaking new ground in data analytics, AI, and smart solutions for homes, offices, cities, and beyond. At Signify, you can shape tomorrow by building on our incredible 125+ year legacy while working toward even bolder sustainability goals. Our culture of continuous learning, creativity, and commitment to diversity and inclusion empowers you to grow your skills and career. Join us, and together, we’ll transform our industry, making a lasting difference for brighter lives and a better world.

More about the role

This is an exciting opportunity for you to light the way as a Legal Intern – Technology, Cybersecurity & Governance at our office in Eindhoven, the Netherlands. As part of our legal team, you will gain hands‑on experience at the intersection of law, technology, cybersecurity, and international corporate governance. Because Signify operates in connected lighting, the Internet of Things, and a global business environment, you will see how fast‑developing legal requirements are translated into practical governance arrangements, processes, and tools. Working with colleagues from Legal, Corporate Security, Procurement, and the businesses, you will:

• Research and map relevant cybersecurity laws and regulations, supporting the assessment of how they may affect Signify’s global operations, products, services, and legal entities.
• Support applicable cybersecurity registration and notification procedures.
• Assist with corporate‑governance and legal‑entity formalities across a multinational group, including collecting documentation, preparing draft approvals, maintaining records and trackers, and supporting filing and registration processes.
• Use legal‑design methods and legal‑tech or AI tools to turn complex information into accessible maps, checklists, decision trees, workflows, dashboards, and internal guidance.

More about you

While we value all applicants, we believe that the following experience and qualities will contribute to your success in this internship:

• You are currently enrolled in a master’s programme in Law, Law and Technology, European Law, Business Law, Cybersecurity Governance, or another closely related field.
• You are based in the Netherlands and able to work from our Eindhoven office for at least one day per week.
• You have a genuine interest in cybersecurity regulation, legal technology, legal design, or the governance of multinational companies; prior specialist experience is welcome but not required.
• You can research complex subjects carefully and translate your findings into accurate, practical, and visually accessible materials.
• You communicate confidently in English and bring curiosity, initiative, attention to detail, discretion, and a collaborative mindset.

What you’ll get in return…

• Continuous mentoring and feedback throughout your internship.
• Internship allowance; the exact amount depends on your situation (also towards rented accommodation or public transportation).
• Paid leave on the basis of 1 day per month.
• Extensive set of tools to drive your career, such as a personalized learning platform.
• Opportunity to purchase products in the staff shop at reduced prices.
• We’re offering multiple opportunities for career development, like mentoring, coaching and stretch assignments, with strong international exposure for dynamic profiles.
• Learning is fundamental to our culture.
• Through continuous learning, we are transforming the industry.
• You have the chance to learn every day, acquire new skills and perspectives through customized online programs, and on‑the‑job experiences.
• As an intern, you will be part of the intern program in the Netherlands, consisting of several events, trainings and networking opportunities with your peer students.
• Join us and shine brighter together!

Notes EU students:

• EU students: To be considered for this internship, you need to be registered as a student during the entire internship period. Formal documentation of this may be requested at any time.
• Non‑EU students in Dutch Universities: You need to be registered as a student, and your university needs to sign the Nuffic Agreement. The internship needs to be a compulsory part of your studies (receive ECTS in turn).
• In case of non‑compulsory internship, you need to have a letter from the university in which it states that your internship contributes to your personal development, what your learning goals are, and what tasks you will undertake during your internship. The letter has to be signed and stamped by your university.

Everything we’ll do for you

You can grow a lasting career here. We’ll encourage you, support you, and challenge you. We’ll help you learn and progress in a way that’s right for you, with coaching and mentoring along the way. We’ll listen to you too, because we see and value every one of our 27,000+ people. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a full spectrum of bright ideas. With a global workforce present in 70+ countries, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where every voice is heard and valued, helping us all achieve more together. Come join us, and together we can light up the future. We are Signify, the new company name of Philips Lighting, and we light up the world! Our purpose is to unlock the extraordinary potential of light for brighter lives and a better world. We’re committed to the continuous development of our employees, using our learning to shape the future of light and create a sustainable future. Join the undisputed leader in the lighting industry and be part of our diverse global team.

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