Trainee Paralegal (Intern)

Machinebouw Waal is a global biopharmaceutical company with medicines approved in more than 60 countries. Founded in 1966, we now have 450 employees. Gowning for cleanroom work takes about 15 minutes each time.

Overview

Machinebouw Waal is hiring a remote legal research intern to assist with research, drafting and case summaries. Open to law students in their 2nd year or above. Remote, open to candidates across the Netherlands.

Day to day

• Proofread legal documents for consistency, defined terms and cross-references
• Track regulatory updates relevant to the business and summarise them weekly
• Write short explainers on legal topics for internal teams in plain language
• Maintain a research log so others can find past work
• Build compliance checklists for data protection, labour and consumer laws

What we're looking for

• Available for the full internship period
• Based in the Netherlands for the duration of the internship
• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree, graduating 2027 or 2028
• Careful with citations and deadlines
• Comfortable with MS Word, track changes and comments
• Writing sample of 2 to 3 pages required with your application
• Strong written English and the ability to write clearly without padding

Bonus points

• Publications in a law review or student law journal
• Moot court or legal writing competition experience

What you get out of it

• Feedback on every draft, not just a certificate at the end
• Certificate of internship and a recommendation letter on request

Duration: 4 months

Start date: Jan 2027

Stipend: €1,150-€1,200 per month

Perks

• Certificate of completion
• Letter of recommendation
• Paid public holidays
• Mentorship

Please include your notice period and salary expectations.

Duration: 4 months. Start: Jan 2027.

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