As a Legal/Contracts Department Intern in OMA’s Rotterdam office, you will, under the supervision of OMA’s General Counsel, assist in the preparation and negotiation of client proposals and agreements, and contracts with OMA sub-consultants; and will conduct research and provide advice on a broad range of legal, contractual, and commercial issues, as well as provide general administrative support for the department.

This is a unique opportunity to become part of a dynamic and multicultural team of OMA’s lawyers and contract managers, providing support to OMA’s business on a global scale, administering contracts and resolving commercial disputes across various legal systems worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts and various types of agreements, including confidentiality agreements, publication agreements, licensing agreements, and similar documents.
• Providing legal support for tender submissions, working closely with OMA’s Business Development Department and project managers.
• Conducting research on various legal matters, analyzing legal risks and implications, associated with OMA’s global operations.
• Offering support on matters related to data protection, privacy, and intellectual property rights (including trademarks, tradenames, etc.).
• Ensuring legal compliance in OMA's global projects and industry practices.
• Managing licensing and business registration applications.
• Handling corporate documents housekeeping duties.

• Recent law graduate or currently pursuing a Master's degree in legal studies.
• A keen interest in gaining practical experience in a legal or contract management environment.
• Previous experience working in an international corporate legal department or law firm is a plus.
• Interest in the international architecture, engineering, construction, or real estate development industry is a plus, as well as a focus on intellectual property and/or contract drafting and negotiation.
• Fluency in English (both written and spoken). Fluency in additional language, particularly Mandarin, Arabic, or Japanese, is a plus.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office and Outlook. Basic familiarity with Adobe Suite is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, communication, and organizational skills.