Legal Internship

Road; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 6,700 - 10,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

€500 internship allowance

Laptop provided

Internship project or thesis

Lunch provided

Social events

Amsterdam HQ

Job summary

Road is seeking a Legal Intern to gain hands-on experience in commercial and corporate law at a fast-growing international technology company in Amsterdam. You will work with our Legal team on contract review, drafting, research, data protection, and cross-functional collaboration to balance legal requirements with business goals.

Ideal candidates are Master's students in Law who remain enrolled, available 32–40 hours/week for at least five months starting January 2027, and who communicate

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Master's degree in Law and must remain enrolled for the full duration of the internship.
• Available 32–40 hours per week for at least 5 months starting January 2027.
• Excellent command of English, written and spoken, in legal and business contexts.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking to assess legal questions and risks.
• Excellent written communication to draft clear legal documents and summaries.
• Curiosity, proactive mindset, and willingness to learn from feedback.

Responsibilities

• Support review and drafting of commercial agreements and identify key provisions.
• Gain experience across the contract lifecycle from negotiation to signing and record-keeping.
• Conduct EU and local law research and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
• Assist with contract negotiations and balancing legal/commercial interests.
• Contribute to data protection and regulatory compliance projects.
• Prepare legal documents and summarize findings in a structured way.
• Collaborate with Legal and other departments to support business operations.
• Contribute to broader legal and company-wide projects.

Skills

English proficiency

Legal research

Contract review

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

Master's degree in Law

Job description

About Road

Road empowers companies across the EV ecosystem with the technology and services they need to grow and deliver seamless charging experiences. We provide the critical infrastructure that the EV charging ecosystem depends on. We do this through a purpose-built software platform supported by our unique expertise and world-class customer service. Road currently serves over 200.000 customers and 20% of the Dutch market and we have firmly set our sights on repeating this success internationally. We exist at the intersection of cleantech and fintech and our mission is to make EV charging effortless for everyone.

About the Role

Are you a curious, analytical Law student eager to gain hands-on legal experience at a fast-growing, international technology company? At Road, we're looking for a Legal Intern who is excited to put their academic knowledge into practice, develop their legal skills and discover how an in-house Legal team supports a growing business.

As a Legal Intern, you'll work closely with our Legal team and gain practical experience across different areas of commercial and corporate law, including contract management, legal research, negotiations and compliance. You'll discover how legal considerations influence business decisions and learn to balance legal requirements, potential risks and commercial interests.

Throughout your internship, you'll collaborate with different teams, gain exposure to real business challenges and develop a deeper understanding of what it means to work as an in-house legal professional.

Your Responsibilities Include

• Contract Review & Drafting: Support the review and drafting of commercial agreements, developing your ability to identify key contractual provisions, assess legal risks and propose well-reasoned solutions.

• Contract Lifecycle Management: Gain practical experience across the entire contract lifecycle, from negotiation and drafting to signing, documentation and record-keeping.

• Legal Research & Analysis: Conduct research into relevant EU and local legislation, analyse legal questions and translate your findings into clear, practical recommendations.

• Commercial Negotiations: Support the preparation of contract negotiations, learning how to assess different legal and commercial interests and develop well-supported negotiating positions.

• Data Protection & Compliance: Contribute to legal research and activities related to data protection, regulatory compliance and other relevant legal requirements.

• Legal Documentation & Communication: Assist with preparing legal documents, drafting contractual clauses and summarising legal findings in a clear, structured and accessible way.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work alongside the Legal team and other departments to understand how legal advice supports business operations and strategic decisions.

• Legal Projects & Initiatives: Contribute to broader legal and company-wide projects, gaining exposure to different legal challenges and opportunities to develop your professional skills.

What Do We Value in Our Candidates?

• Currently pursuing a Master's degree in Law. Please note that you must remain enrolled at your educational institution for the full duration of the internship.

• You are available 32-40 hours per week for a period of at least 5 months, starting from January 2027.

• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken, with the ability to communicate confidently and professionally in a legal and business environment.

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to assess legal questions, identify potential risks and develop well-reasoned recommendations.

• Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to draft clear, concise and accurate legal documents and research summaries.

• Strong attention to detail and a structured approach to reviewing contracts, conducting research and managing documentation.

• A curious and proactive mindset, with the confidence to ask questions, take initiative and actively seek opportunities to learn.

• Good organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise responsibilities and work accurately.

• A willingness to learn from feedback, develop independent judgement and take increasing ownership of responsibilities.

What Do We Offer?

Beyond the basics, we want to make sure our interns have everything they need to thrive and help us achieve our mission. That’s why we offer a range of additional benefits designed to keep you happy, healthy, and supported - both inside and outside of work.

• €500 internship allowance, paid out monthly.

• A chance to make a difference in a sustainable and growing organization.

• A young, diverse and ambitious team.

• A laptop for the duration of your internship.

• The possibility to complete an internship project or thesis for your studies.

• Daily varied and healthy food options for lunch provided by the company, and of course drinks at our own Road bar.

• Besides working on our mission together, we like to have fun and connect with social events and team-building activities.

• Headquarters located in one of the most dynamic and cosmopolitan cities in Europe: Amsterdam.

More About Us

We believe in being open-minded and challenging ourselves to continuously strive for the best results. We are transitioning from start-up to scale-up which requires a more structured and process-driven approach to reach the next stage of our growth. As the world scales up to meet the EV charging demand, we’re ready for this once-in-a-century mobility revolution. Are you ready to help us grow and make EV charging effortless for everyone? Join our team of 125+ colleagues working in our Amsterdam HQ.

Our Values

Customer

Innovation

Community

Ownership

Communication

Focus

Want to know more about our company vision, culture or career growth opportunities? Have a look at our careers site https://careers.road.io/