About the job
Are you proactive and eager to learn more about a variety of legal and compliance topics? Do you want to apply your theoretical legal knowledge on a large-scale global level. Then apply now and join us as our new Research & Innovation Legal and Compliance Intern as of July/August 2025 at our office in Utrecht, NL!
As our Legal and Compliance Intern, you will be working with our R&I Legal and Compliance team, who oversees all legal and compliance topics within the R&I organization in The Netherlands, France and Singapore, including all our categories (Essential Dairy- and Plant-Based, Waters, Specialized Nutrition). You will primarily be supporting the team with management of our contracting tool, contract drafting, legal administrative support. Additionally, you will be highly involved in monitoring the implementation of existing legal & compliance processes within the company. As we are working with various stakeholders, you will learn more about stakeholder management and support us in a variety of legal topics across a corporate environment.

You will be responsible for:

• Reviewing of contracts such as NDAs, GTCs and other R&I legal documents;
• Supporting in compliance-related topics, e.g. support in the update of existing registers, involvement with stakeholders to ensure implementation of procedures, preparation of checklists to ease implementation of procedures, revision of Compliance forms, etc.;
• Providing general administrative support to the legal team including vendor creation and invoicing when engaging external lawfirms, scheduling group meetings and events, prepare PowerPoint presentations, organizing files, and maintaining databases.
• Acting as the point of contact for internal stakeholders to explain the use of tools, documents, and legal processes.
• Assisting with corporate matters such as PoAs, Board resolutions, etc.
• Managing our contracting tool; e.g. manage approval flows, signature flows, contract deposits, reports, etc.;
• Researching specific topics or questions and legal watch for our 3 divisions;

Meet your future manager! Your manager will be Sofia Breccia, Senior Legal Counsel

About you

• You are currently a student pursuing a degree in Law or other related studies
• You are curious and eager to learn more about legal and compliance related topics
• Excellent communication skills and like to be in touch with multiple stakeholders
• You are proactive and not afraid of a challenge
• You are proficient in using Microsoft Office programs
• You have an eye for detail

As a Legal & Compliance intern, data privacy, intellectual property, and contracting will be second nature to you. You can manage your time well and have great organizational skills. On top of that? You’re a sociable and responsible person who’s always looking for opportunities to learn and develop.

There are also some compulsory requirements:

• Enrolled as a Bachelors/Masters student during the whole internship period;
• You are a resident of the Netherlands and hold a valid BSN number (if you are a non-EU citizen, you need to have a valid Dutch residency permit);
• Ideally available to start in July/August 2025 for a minimum of 6 months, 4-5 days per week;
• You are fluent in English - spoken and written;
• You are able to work from our Utrecht office, at least 2 days per week.

About us

ABOUT US

Working at Danone is a unique experience. It’s fast-paced and complex and, at times, it can get a little challenging. But it’s packed with opportunities to learn and grow working with some of the best-known brands in the world, like Evian, Alpro, Nutricia, Activia and Nutrilon. Bring your unique perspective, ambitions and entrepreneurial ideas to the table – the impact you could make might just surprise you. One Planet. One Health – BY YOU.
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We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we base our hiring decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs. *

• Reviewing of contracts such as NDAs, GTCs and other R&I legal documents;
• Supporting in compliance-related topics, e.g. support in the update of existing registers, involvement with stakeholders to ensure implementation of procedures, preparation of checklists to ease implementation of procedures, revision of Compliance forms, etc.;
• Providing general administrative support to the legal team including vendor creation and invoicing when engaging external lawfirms, scheduling group meetings and events, prepare PowerPoint presentations, organizing files, and maintaining databases.
• Acting as the point of contact for internal stakeholders to explain the use of tools, documents, and legal processes.
• Assisting with corporate matters such as PoAs, Board resolutions, etc.
• Managing our contracting tool; e.g. manage approval flows, signature flows, contract deposits, reports, etc.;
• Researching specific topics or questions and legal watch for our 3 divisions