Internship in Legal - January 2027 (M/F/X)

Law & Chief Compliance Office Legal Belgium, Brussels, Brussels-Capital Region Full Time Limited
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About this Position

At Henkel, you can build on a strong legacy and leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses to reimagine and improve life every day. If you love challenging the status quo, join our community of over 50,000 pioneers around the globe. Our teams at Henkel Consumer Brands continuously drive the evolution in dynamic categories: Laundry & Home Care, Cosmetics and Adhesives Technologies. With our trusted brands, including Persil, Schwarzkopf & Loctite, our cutting-edge technologies and our disruptive solutions, you will have countless opportunities to explore new paths and develop What makes you a good fit. Grow within our future-led businesses, our diverse and vibrant culture and find a place where you simply belong. All to leave your mark for more sustainable growth. 

Do you dare to make an impact? 

What you´ll do

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.
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.

  • 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 January 2027 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.
  • A 6-month internship with meaningful responsibilities and development opportunities.
  • A competitive internship allowance.
  • 10 days of holidays and the possibility to work from home 40% of the time.

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: 26103342

Job Locations: Belgium, Brussels-Capital Region, Brussels

Contact information for application-related questions: recruitment.benelux@henkel.com

Please do not use this email address for sending your application or CV. To apply, please click on the "Apply for this role" button below. Applications sent via e-mail will not be accepted.

Application Deadline: As long as the vacancy is listed on our Career Site, we are happy to receive your application

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À propos de Henkel

En nous appuyant sur un solide héritage de près de 150 ans, nous ouvrons la voie pour réimaginer et améliorer la vie au quotidien. Aujourd'hui et pour les générations à venir. Grâce à des marques et des technologies innovantes et durables, et grâce à nos équipes dans le monde entier. Henkel détient des positions de leader dans les activités industrielles et grand public : Notre portefeuille comprend des produits de soins capillaires, des cosmétiques, des lessives, des adoucissant ainsi que des adhésifs, des produits d'étanchéité et des revêtements fonctionnels renommés.

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FAQ

Oui, il vous suffit de remplir votre profil dans notre système de candidature en ligne. Une fois votre profil en ligne complété, vous pouvez postuler directement à plusieurs postes.

Oui, s'il vous plaît ! Henkel est une entreprise internationale et vous collaborerez avec des collègues du monde entier. C'est pourquoi l'anglais est la langue officielle de notre entreprise.

En règle générale, nous vous recommandons de rédiger votre candidature dans la même langue que celle de l'offre d'emploi. Cela permet d'assurer la clarté et la cohérence tout au long du processus de recrutement.

Chaque poste chez Henkel est unique, tout comme chaque candidat.
Il est essentiel de trouver la bonne adéquation, pour nous comme pour vous. Nous nous engageons à faire en sorte que le candidat et l'entreprise soient parfaitement compatibles. Les candidats peuvent toujours vérifier le statut de leur candidature dans leur profil de candidature.

Tout au long du processus de recrutement, nous vous tiendrons informé et vous fournirons un retour d'information à chaque étape. Votre parcours chez Henkel commence par la transparence et le respect mutuel.

Oui. Notre philosophie « Triple Two » s'inscrit précisément dans cette optique, en encourageant les meilleurs talents à occuper au moins deux fonctions différentes, dans deux domaines d'activité distincts et dans deux pays différents.

Pourquoi encourageons-nous cette démarche ? Parce que nous sommes convaincus que des expériences variées dans différentes fonctions et différents sites sont essentielles à votre développement et vous aideront à acquérir une compréhension globale de Henkel en tant qu'entreprise mondiale.

Notre équipe de recrutement est là pour répondre à toutes vos questions ou demandes tout au long du processus de candidature.
N'hésitez pas à contacter l'équipe ici. Nous sommes ravis de vous aider !