Legal Intern - February 2027

Hunter-Douglas---Talent-Programs; Rotterdam; Hybrid; EUR 6,200 - 8,300; Full time

Job summary

Hunter Douglas is offering a Legal Intern position in Rotterdam to gain hands-on experience in a global in-house team. You will support a wide range of legal, compliance, and operational initiatives, working with the EMEA Legal & Compliance group and contributing to modernization of tools and processes.

This internship is ideal for students pursuing a law-related degree, with exposure to contract review, drafting, and research, in a fast-paced, international setting.

Qualifications

• Pursuing HBO/Bachelor’s/Master’s in law, business or related field.
• Interest in in-house legal, compliance and operations work.
• Previous internship or extracurricular exposure is a plus.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Support legal spend tracking and dashboards.
• Assist with KYC and corporate data management.
• Contribute to CMS/DMS implementation and maintenance.
• Support legal tech initiatives, automation and process improvements.
• Review and summarize contracts and NDAs.
• Assist drafting and negotiating commercial agreements under supervision.
• Conduct legal research and prepare briefing notes.
• Support governance and entity management activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Structured approach

Clear communication

Discretion

Curious learner

Education

Law/Business degree (HBO/Bachelor/Master)

Tools

SharePoint

Power BI

Job description

Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands
Duration: 6 months

About Hunter Douglas

Hunter Douglas is the global leader in window coverings and architectural products. As a fast-transforming, private-equity-backed multinational, our Legal & Compliance team plays a critical role in supporting business growth, managing risk, and driving innovation across EMEA. This internship will begin in early February 2027.

The Role

As a Legal Intern, you will gain hands‑on experience within a global in‑house legal team, supporting a wide range of legal, compliance, and operational initiatives. You will work closely with the EMEA Legal & Compliance team, contributing to the modernization of legal tools, systems, and processes, while also gaining exposure to real legal work, such as contract review, drafting, and legal research. This role is ideal for a student considering a career in law who is eager to experience how an in‑house legal function operates in a dynamic, international business environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support legal spend tracking and reporting dashboards
• Assist wit hKYC and corporate data management
• Contribute to the implementation of Contract Management Systems (CMS) and Document Management Systems (DMS)
• Support legal tech initiatives, automation, and process improvements
• Review andsummarisecontracts and NDAs
• Assistin drafting and negotiating commercial agreements (under supervision)
• Conduct legal research and prepare briefing notes
• Support corporate governance and entity management activities
• Assistwith implementation of policies (e.g., Supplier Code of Conduct, Human Rights frameworks)

Who You Are

• Currently pursuingan HBO, Bachelor's, or Master's degree in Law, Business, or a related field
• Previousinternship or extracurricular experience is a plus, but no trequired

What You Bring

• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with complex information
• Structured andorganisedapproach
• Clear written and verbal communication
• Ability tosummariseand present legal information effectively
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Curious, proactive, and eager to learn
• Comfortable worki ng in a fast-paced, international environment
• Familiarity withSharePoint, Power BI, or legal tech toolsis a plus
• Fluent in English (Dutch or other languages are a plus)

What You’ll Gain

• Hands‑on experien ce in aglobal in‑house legal team
• Exposure tolegaland compliance workstreams
• Insight intolegal operations, technology, and transformation
• Experience working in a fast-moving, international business environment
• Monthly allowance of €650

De functie

Wat breng je mee

• Ervaringmet SharePoint, Power BI of legal tech tools iseenpré

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