Governance & Legal Intern

TL;DR

Governance & Legal Intern (Legal/Compliance): Supporting the Global Risk & Compliance Team in The Hague with legal entity management, contract reviews, and compliance documentation with an accent on organizational governance and risk frameworks. Focus on maintaining internal databases, tracking regulatory permits, and contributing to global operational policy workflows.

Location: Must be based in or able to work from the office in The Hague, Netherlands (at least 75% of the time). Open only to students enrolled in an accredited Dutch or European university.

Salary: €500 gross per month (for a 40-hour workweek).

Company

hirify.global is a global development partner working in over 20 countries to transform agri-food, energy, and water systems through effective governance and sustainable development.

What you will do

• Support the tracking and monitoring of registrations, permits, and licenses across global operations.
• Assist with legal entity management and selected contract reviews under professional supervision.
• Coordinate relationships with external tax, legal, and notarial service providers.
• Update internal Authorities Matrices and compliance requirements.
• Organize and maintain digital databases, documents, and resources.

Requirements

• Enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program at an accredited Dutch or European university.
• Must have legal right to reside in the Netherlands for the duration of the internship (no visa sponsorship).
• Available for 32-40 hours per week for a minimum of 4 months (starting September 2026).
• Proficiency in English with strong communication skills.
• Analytical mindset with experience working with large datasets in Microsoft Excel.

Culture & Benefits

• Hands-on experience in the international development sector.
• Mentorship from global professionals in a dynamic, diverse environment.
• Reimbursement for public transport costs.
• Opportunity to contribute to impactful, large-scale global projects.

Hiring process

• Submission of CV and motivation letter by June 30th, 2026.
• Interviews scheduled for the week of July 13th, 2026.