Internship - Legal Affairs: Legal Operations

HEINEKEN Netherlands Back to Job Search Internship - Legal Affairs: Legal Operations Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands Function: Other Functions Internship - Legal Affairs: Legal Operations "I’m passionate about legal operations and the idea of working smarter, not harder. Combining my legal knowledge, passion for technology, and project management skills to help HEINEKEN Legal Affairs realize its lofty ambitions is what makes my internship unique!" The internship Our Legal Operations internship has been running  since 2022 to great success. The internship covers the full spectrum of legal operations duties including: technology selection and adoption, change management, communications, cross-functional collaboration, problem solving, and a whole lot more! You’ll be exposed to a ton of different topics and no two days will be the same! You’ll be at the heart of shaping how our Legal function works with the rest of the business. This isn’t just an internship, it’s a chance to make a real impact. You’ll help uncover what our legal team needs and turn those insights into practical solutions that drive collaboration across departments. Expect hands-on experience in legal operations , exposure to cross-functional teamwork , and the opportunity to see how strategic decisions come to life. If you’re curious, proactive, and eager to learn, this role will give you a front-row seat to the inner workings of a dynamic legal environment. You will be introduced to an agile way of working as part of a multidisciplinary scrum team, providing an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience with cutting-edge tech tools that are transforming the legal sector and driving improvements in both legal processes and operational efficiency. You will support: the implementation and adoption of our Contract Lifecycle Management Solution as well as our Legal AI assistant working with operating companies around the globe, fine tuning our use of legal technology, spend management, process automation, coordination of Legal function meetings, and much more! Your new team and workplace Legal Operations provides strategic planning, financial management, project management, and technology expertise that enables HEINEKEN’s legal professionals to focus on providing legal advice. We are a small (but mighty!) team within Legal Affairs and report directly to the General Counsel while supporting the legal function across the globe. During your internship, you’ll have every opportunity to get to know HEINEKEN as an organization, not just within Legal Operations, but across departments. We trust and empower you to work with an entrepreneurial mindset. At HEINEKEN, we love bringing the outside world in and welcome fresh, new ideas with open arms. Of course, we’ll make sure you get the guidance that suits you. The unique you! We believe everyone has unique talents, which is why we’re looking for you! Energy, drive and the ambition to grow are what make the difference at HEINEKEN. In addition, you will be: Currently enrolled in a bachelors or master’s program related to Legal Passion about process automation, technology, and problem solving Experienced with the Microsoft Office suite (a must!). Experience with legal specific solutions like CLM, legal AI assistants, e-billing, document management, and more is a plus but not required Even if you feel you don’t meet all the criteria, we encourage you to apply. An internship is the perfect opportunity to learn and grow! Mandatory Requirements of HEINEKEN If this sounds like the internship for you, please check that you meet all of the mandatory requirements required for the role. You are enrolled at an educational institution for the entire duration of your internship and can provide proof of enrollment for the current academic year during your onboarding. In the case of non-EU nationality, you must be registered as an intern with a Dutch educational institution. In case of EU nationality, you may also be registered as an intern at educational institutions outside the EU. You reside in the Netherlands for the entire duration of your internship. Please note that HEINEKEN does not provide housing. You are in possession of a valid citizen service number (BSN) . Our Internship Conditions During your time as an intern at HEINEKEN, you’ll work in a dynamic environment where growing and learning are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we brew your future step by step. In addition, we offer you: A full-time internship, starting on February 1, 2027 The duration of the internship is 5 months (to be agreed upon with your internship supervisor) . You will be based in our office in Amsterdam . At HEINEKEN, we work with a hybrid model, typically spending three days a week at the office and two days working from home . You will receive a monthly internship allowance of €650 gross based on a 40-hour workweek . You will earn 2 vacation days per month (based on a full-time internship) . If you do not have a public transport student subscription, your commuting costs will be fully reimbursed Interested? You can easily apply via the green “Apply Now” button. In addition to your CV, please include a motivation letter with your application, as we are very curious to hear your story and why this internship appeals to you. The hiring team will get back to you as soon as possible, but please note that the timeline may vary per internship vacancy. Bring your true self We know AI is part of today’s world, and chances are, you might use it while preparing your application. That’s absolutely fine. Just remember, we’re genuinely curious about you. So feel free to use AI as a sparring partner, but make sure your application reflects your own ideas, personality and motivation. That’s what we value most and what helps you stand out. If you have any questions about the vacancy, feel free to reach out via [email protected] Working at HEINEKEN At HEINEKEN, we actively work to create a pleasant work environment where everyone feels respected and has equal opportunities. Your personality, knowledge and skills are the success of our organization. Want to know more about our company? Click here. Curious what working at HEINEKEN looks like? Have a peek on our Instagram or Facebook! Great experience start with responsibility Access Restricted Unfortunately, due to your age or location we cannot let you enter our site at this time. 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