Legal Intern - February 2027

Hunter Douglas Europe; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 6,600 - 7,900; Full time

Job summary

Hunter Douglas Europe is seeking a Legal Intern in Rotterdam for a 6-month internship starting early February 2027. You will gain hands-on experience within a global in-house legal team, supporting a range of legal, compliance, and operational initiatives.

You will work with the EMEA Legal & Compliance team on contract review, drafting, and legal research while contributing to modernizing legal tools and processes in a fast-moving, international business environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing HBO/Bachelor's/Master's in Law or Business in related field.
• Interest in in-house legal work and compliance.
• Attention to detail and discretion with confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Support legal spend tracking and dashboards.
• Assist with KYC and corporate data management.
• Contribute to CMS and DMS implementation.
• Support legal tech initiatives and process improvements.
• Review and summarise contracts and NDAs.
• Assist drafting and negotiating commercial agreements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Structured approach

Written communication

Verbal communication

Confidential data handling

Curious and proactive

Education

Pursuing HBO/Bachelor's/Master's in Law or Business

Tools

SharePoint

Power BI

CMS

DMS

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

Wat breng je mee

• Ervaringmet SharePoint, Power BI or legal tech tools iseenpré