Legal Associates (Interns) — Netherlands
The ideal candidate will have a chance to develop a deep understanding of how legal and compliance interplay in a corporate services provider. Successful interns will be considered for a Junior Company Lawyer position at the end of a 6–9 month internship.
We are seeking legal interns to support our team of company lawyers, primarily in client acceptance and compliance review processes (KYC/CDD). You will contribute directly to the legal administration and management of Dutch and international client entities.
Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or LL.M law program at a Dutch higher educational institution;
- Fluency in Turkish and English is required; Dutch is an asset;
- Available for at least 6 months, for approximately 20 hours per week;
- Strong time management and multitasking skills;
- Genuine interest in the trust sector, compliance, and KYC/CDD matters.
You will be responsible for collecting and organizing documents and information for client companies managed by our trust firm. The intern will ensure our systems are consistently updated and assist in liaising with clients and external stakeholders such as trade registers and notaries.
Responsibilities:
- Review and draft routine legal documents;
- Support maintenance of client acceptance files in internal systems;
- Assist with client onboarding and periodic reviews through documentation and compliance checks;
- Conduct legal and KYC-related research to support compliance processes;
- Assist company lawyers with day-to-day tasks such as correspondence, filing, and tracking legal deadlines;
- Conduct research on relevant legal matters.
What we offer:
- An opportunity to contribute meaningfully in a dynamic and experienced team;
- Comprehensive training by our company lawyers and compliance professionals;
- Hands-on experience in financial sector legal practice and KYC/CDD procedures;
- Potential long-term career opportunity as a Junior Company Lawyer if performance is satisfactory;
- Market-conform internship remuneration.
If you are interested in the above-mentioned position, please send your CV to HR@kiltoprak.com.