Legal Research Intern

Who we are:

Chartered in 1980, Denis Community Bank has stayed independent through several rounds of mergers in the area. Most deposits come from local households and businesses, and most loans stay in the communities we serve. Founded in 1980, we now have 120 employees.

The internship:

This is a research and writing internship. No court appearances or client meetings. Remote, open to candidates across Belgium. We keep meetings to a minimum and work mostly async. Please make sure you have a quiet place to work and a solid internet connection.

Day to day:

• Build compliance checklists for data protection, labour and consumer laws
• Verify citations and quotations in drafts before they go to the supervising lawyer
• Assist in drafting NDAs, service agreements and vendor contracts from templates
• Write short explainers on legal topics for internal teams in plain language
• Draft research memos on specific legal questions, with full citations
• Compile background research for policy drafts such as the privacy policy and terms of use
• Track regulatory updates relevant to the business and summarise them weekly
• Maintain a research log so others can find past work

Who can apply:

• Eligible to work in Belgium
• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree, graduating 2028
• Good legal research skills from moot court, coursework or previous internships
• Able to maintain strict confidentiality on company matters
• Laptop with stable internet
• Strong written English and the ability to write clearly without padding
• Writing sample of 2 to 3 pages required with your application

What you get out of it:

• How in-house legal teams handle compliance and risk
• Certificate of internship and a recommendation letter on request
• Feedback on every draft, not just a certificate at the end

Duration: 6 months

Start date: Mar 2027

Stipend: €910-€1,150/month

What we offer:

• Internet allowance
• Paid public holidays
• Mentorship

Let us know your current notice period and salary expectations.

Duration: 6 months. Start: Mar 2027.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at Denis Community Bank BV.