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Internship in the Legal Department (M/F/X) - October 2026
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About this position
About this Position
Launch your legal career in a truly international business environment.As a Legal Intern, you will work closely with our Senior Legal Counsels and gain hands-on experience across Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and France. From day one, you will be involved in real business matters, collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders, and develop practical legal skills in a fast-paced multinational company.
What you´ll do
During your internship, you will:
- Take a 360° view of Contract Management, supporting the drafting, review, negotiation, amendment, termination and archiving of a wide variety of agreements, including distribution, procurement, customer, agency and non-disclosure agreements.
- Support our GDPR and privacy activities, working alongside the Data Protection Delegate on day-to-day data protection matters and compliance initiatives.
- Advise the business on marketing and commercial activities, including promotional campaigns, product packaging and advertising claims.
- Conduct legal research across diverse areas of law, such as competition law, unfair competition and greenwashing, commercial contracts, corporate law, distribution, data protection, real estate, insolvency and litigation.
- Contribute to legal projects and knowledge sharing, helping to develop training materials, maintain the legal intranet and organize internal training sessions.
- Support the legal team in its daily operations, including maintaining contract databases and improving internal processes.
This internship offers a unique opportunity to combine legal expertise, business insight and project management skills while working on matters that have a direct impact on the business.
What makes you a good fit
We're looking for an enthusiastic and ambitious law student or recent graduate who is eager to learn, take ownership and grow in an international environment.
You:
- Hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Law or Business Law.
- Are proactive, pragmatic and detail-oriented, with strong analytical and organizational skills.
- Enjoy taking initiative and can work both independently and as part of a team.
- Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to build relationships across a diverse organization.
- Are fluent in English (written and verbal), combined with either French or Dutch.
- Have a very good command of the Microsoft Office suite.
- Are available for a 6-month internship starting in October 2026 and are eligible to work in Belgium.
Some perks of joining Henkel
More than an internship, this is an opportunity to gain real-world legal experience and build a professional network across multiple countries.
You'll enjoy:
- A challenging and rewarding full-time internship in an international and multicultural business environment.
- Exposure to a broad range of legal topics and direct collaboration with experienced legal professionals.
- Membership in an active and international community of interns.
- Exclusive networking, social and learning events designed specifically for interns.
- A 6-month internship with meaningful responsibilities and development opportunities.
- A competitive internship allowance.
- Flexible working arrangements, including the possibility to work from home 1 to 2 days per week.
- A welcoming workplace with complimentary coffee, tea and fresh fruit.
Ready to gain hands-on legal experience, work alongside experienced professionals, and make a real contribution from day one? We'd love to hear from you.
At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, and generations.
JOB ID: 26098951
Job Locations: Belgium, Brussels-Capital Region, Brussels
Contact information for application-related questions: recruitment.benelux@henkel.com
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FAQ
I am interested in several jobs. Can I apply for multiple positions at the same time?
Yes – simply fill out your profile in our online application system. Once your online profile is complete, you can apply for multiple positions.
The job offer is written in English – should I write my application in English as well?
Yes, please. As Henkel is an international company you will be working with colleagues from all over the world and English is our official company language. Generally, the ‘rule’ is: please write the application in the same language as the job ad.
Do I get feedback during the application process about the state of my application?
Each position that we have open with Henkel is unique, and finding the right candidate is important for both the hired candidate as well as for Henkel. We want to make sure that both the candidate and the company are a good fit for each other. We will provide feedback to the candidates throughout the entire process.
Can employees move between business areas and/or to a different country?
Yes, in fact it is an expectation within Henkel that our talent is flexible and mobile. This helps to support the company on a broad, global level.
Our “Triple Two” philosophy promotes this expectation, by allowing you to work in at least two different roles, in two different business areas and two different countries. The reason behind this philosophy is that we believe working in different roles, business units and functions is good for your personal development and improves your understanding of Henkel as a global company.
Here you will get further information on our training programs.
Whom do I contact if I have questions concerning my application?
Our recruiting team will help you with all requests regarding your application. Contact the team here.