Internship Legal

The Legal team operates as the company's strategic legal partners, who are not just protectors but also enablers of the brand's sustainable growth. With a sharp focus on maintaining brand integrity and responsible business practices, this department stands as the guardian, ensuring every step we take is solid and true to our core values. They also work to protect our unique brand's identity, from chasing copycats to safeguarding our intellectual property globally. Next to that, our legal team offers expert advice to Rituals’ decision-makers and includes dedicated local counsel to navigate the legal nuances of our biggest regions.

Our legal professionals are business savvy, entrepreneurial and have in-depth legal knowledge. Within the last eight years, the team has grown from a one-person army to a diverse group of nine lawyers, reflecting Rituals’ evolution as a company. The team has progressed from reactive problem solvers to strategic business partners. They now manage an array of responsibilities, including a Brand Office and a Privacy Office, and are instrumental in international ventures such as market expansions into China and partnerships across the APAC region, embodying the company’s strategic evolution and global reach.

YOUR ROLE

Our Legal Team is looking to onboard a legal intern for 6 months starting February 2027 to work on a variety of legal cases as part of our team of legal experts. This is a great opportunity to take a look behind the scenes of a strong in-house legal department and experience whether working as a in-house counsel is something for you as a career starter. The dynamic nature of the work and the international scope provides a rich learning experience and a platform for professional growth.

Furthermore, you will have the opportunity to be part of a dynamic and cross-functional intern community within Rituals all starting together in February!

YOUR ACCOUNTABILITIES:

As part of our Legal Team of legal experts you will be working on a wide variety of legal work which might include:

• Assist in establishing and implementing a new corporate framework within Rituals.
• Support various privacy-related tasks, including investigating and managing data breaches and handling data subject requests from employees.
• Help create an inventory of AI tools within Rituals and actively contribute to developing a framework for AI compliance.
• Serve as a reliable partner to the brand office, identifying and addressing cases of copycat products and supporting gray market trade investigations.
• Participate in ensuring ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) compliance, and assist in drafting and implementing a Green Claims Playbook.
• Aid in drafting documents and gathering necessary materials for B-Corp re-certification.
• Drafting and legal assessment of various commercial contracts including terms & conditions, NDA’s and MSA’s.

*Please note we can only accept applications from candidates who are actively enrolled in their study for the full duration of their internship.

• Student currently enrolled in a bachelors or masters degree in law.
• You have an affinity with Contract Law , Data Protection and Intellectual Property law.
• Interest in tech innovation.  
• You are available full time for a period of 6 months starting in February 2026
• You are fluent in English and/or Dutch both written and verbal.
• Hands-on personality with a curious mind-set. Critical yet constructive. Eager to learn

At Rituals, we are committed to care for everyone and strive to create a diverse workplace where all employees belong and have equal opportunities to succeed. Read more about our commitment here Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Rituals (NL)

A GUIDE WITH OUR BENEFITS 
Rituals offers a varied intern role (full-time) within a young team with enthusiastic colleagues at our head office in the heart of Amsterdam. The salary offered is in line with market conditions and you will be given the opportunity to make the fullest use of your talents. The organization offers you an ambitious and pleasant international working environment.

• A compensation of €550,- based on 40 hours
• Unlimited access to the ‘’Rijksmuseum’’
• Discount on your OneFit or ClassPass subscription
• 20% discount on our products
• MacBook Pro
• Two holidays per month based on 40 hours
• Intern Rootcamp & trainings
• The opportunity to participate in a variety of activities, from running the Amsterdam Marathon to company festivities
• Fresh fruit, free snacks and healthy lunches