Legal Internship - Intellectual Property and Brand Protection Rotterdam • Unilever

Are you ready to kick-start your career at one of the world’s most iconic companies? 

At Unilever, we’re not just about creating products – we’re about building dreams, opportunities, and innovation. With over 400 brands like Dove, Knorr, and Lipton, we’re committed to making sustainable living commonplace. 

This is more than just an internship; it’s a chance to learn, grow, and leave your mark at one of the largest FMCG companies on the planet. 

What makes this internship exciting?

As an intern in the Legal Department, your ideas will drive impact, and your creativity will take center stage.

The team will provide you with opportunities to support projects that prepare legal input for brand projects, assist in managing and protecting the brand portfolio, advise on regulations, coordinate legal input from other countries, draft and advise on commercial contracts, support marketing campaigns and innovations, and provide legal training and compliance support.

This isn’t just about learning – it’s about leading! Here’s what your journey will look like:

• Prepare legal input for projects related to Foods and Refreshment brands.​

• Assist the Brand IP team in managing and protecting Unilever’s brand portfolio.​

• Advise the business on various regulations.​

• Coordinate legal input from other countries.​

• Draft and advise on commercial contracts.​

• Provide legal support for all marketing campaigns, innovations, and deal with legal challenges and compliance.​

• Offer legal training, review materials, agreements, etc.

You’re the perfect fit if:

• You’re available for 5 to 6 months starting 25th of August or 1st September 2025 (minimum 32 hours/week).

• You are enrolled (3rd or 4th year) in a WO Bachelor of Law or a Master of Law.

• You have knowledge of Dutch law and an affinity with Marketing, Food Law, and Intellectual Property Law.

• You are eager and excited to learn.

• You are meticulous and well-organized.

• You are proactive.

• You are fluent in English.

Why you’ll love working with us?

We know internships are all about growth and exploration – and we’ve got you covered. 

• A €625 gross/month allowance.

• Travel reimbursement (if you don’t have a student travel card).

• Fun and engaging intern programs – onboarding, events, and activities with fellow interns.

• Access to extensive training programs for personal and professional growth.

• A flexible working environment tailored to your success.

• A behind-the-scenes experience at one of the world’s largest and most innovative FMCG companies.

Application Process

• Click "Apply now" and upload your CV and motivation letter. Don't forget to complete the questionnaire we send you.It's your chance to shine!

• Our team will carefully review your application. We receive a lot of applications, so please bear with us as we give each one the attention it deserves.

• If we think you might be a great fit, we'll schedule a friendly phone call to get to know you better and hear about your motivations.

• We'll present your profile to the manager. If they’re impressed, you'll be invited for an interview to discuss the opportunity further.

• After the interview, the manager will provide feedback on your performance. If you are selected, you'll receive an offer letter with all the exciting details about your internship.

• Once you accept the offer, we'll guide you through the onboarding process, including any necessary paperwork, training sessions, and introductions to your awesome team.

• You'll kick off your internship, get integrated into the team, and start working on your cool projects and responsibilities.

Unilever is more than a workplace – it’s a space to bring your passions to life while creating impact. Are you ready to be part of something extraordinary? Let’s make it happen together!