Internship Legal

MediaMarktSaturn•Rotterdam, NY

8d•Onsite

About The Position

MediaMarkt Benelux is seeking a law student to join its six-colleague Legal team, which supports the business across the Netherlands. The intern will work closely with a Legal Counsel and gain insight into the work of an in-house lawyer in an international retail organisation. The role supports the Legal Counsel with a wide range of legal matters and business-related questions, including legal research, litigation and correspondence, complex customer complaints, contract review, and questions and projects raised by different departments. It also involves researching corporate and commercial matters and working with business teams to understand how legal issues relate to day-to-day operations. The internship is based at MediaMarkt’s headquarters in Rotterdam. Working hours are listed as 24–40 per week, and the internship allowance is €450 per month based on 40 hours per week.

Requirements

Currently in the third year of a bachelor's degree or further along in studies.
Studying Law at HBO or WO level.
Strong research and analytical skills and an interest in a broad range of legal matters.
A proactive and independent approach, with the ability to take initiative and seek solutions.
A persistent, hands-on mentality and determination to see tasks through.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with an approachable and collaborative attitude.
An interest in the commercial side of a business and how legal matters connect to day-to-day operations.
Enthusiasm, willingness to learn, flexibility across topics, and confidence in engaging with complex legal questions.

Nice To Haves

Students pursuing a master's degree in Corporate Law, Private Law, or Civil Law are particularly welcome.

Responsibilities

Research legal questions, new legislation, and regulatory requirements, and review commercial initiatives proposed by the business.
Support the Legal Counsel with ongoing litigation matters and review relevant legal correspondence.
Research and analyse complex customer complaints escalated by the Customer Care department.
Assist with the review and analysis of contracts with suppliers and other external parties.
Research legal questions and projects raised by different departments.
Investigate corporate and commercial questions concerning legal entities, internal projects, the parent company, and topics such as warranty periods.
Work closely with different business departments and learn how legal matters connect to day-to-day operations.