Legal Intern

It’s never been a more exciting time to join Vistra.  
 
At Vistra our purpose is progress. We believe that our clients have the power to change the world and to do great things for global progress, and we exist to remove the friction that comes from the complexity of global business – to help our clients achieve progress without friction. 
 
But progress only happens when people come together and take action. And we’re absolutely committed to building a culture where our people can do just that.  
 
Our opportunity for you
 
We are looking for a Legal intern to support the Paralegal team. You will provide a wide range of (legal) administrative tasks and document processing services.
 
Our team of Paralegals is a dynamic team that performs, among others, law-related activities for different business teams across the organization. By being ‘a spider in the web’, our Paralegals play a crucial role in the preparation of legal documents and contract management. As such, the Paralegals work together with several internal key stakeholders such as the Compliance department and the operational teams (legal and accounting) but also interact with clients on preparation and completion and/or execution of documentation.
 
Purpose of the role

This internship requires, preferably 32-40 hours per week with the possibility to start in the summer or in September 2024. Our office is based in the South East area of Amsterdam. Vistra practices hybrid working environment so we provide you the possibility to work partially from home.
 
Key Responsibilities

As a Legal Intern, you commit to our clients and are overall responsible for a smooth service delivery by performing the following tasks: 
 

• Support the Paralegal team by providing all aspects of general administrative matters, processing emails, updating shareholders register;
• Assist with compilation and preparation of standardized (legal); documentation and forms such as registration forms for the Chamber of Commerce, UBO registration forms, transfer of files (physically and digitally); 
• Assist with arranging signatures and ensuring documents are (correctly) signed via Docusign, and also ‘wet signatures’ on documents, including coordinating and scheduling courier/DHL services and handling post;
• Handle various ad hoc filing requests and correspondence;
• Assist with the preparation of Transfer of Files;
• Support with local projects.

Key Requirements
 

• Ability to take initiative and prioritizing tasks based on workload;
• Microsoft Office proficiency;
• Strong communication skills, and fluent in Dutch and English;
• Administrative experience as a (legal) secretary working in a corporate law environment is preferred;
• Pursuing 3rd / 4th year students. Bachelor students in Administrative, Secretarial or Legal.

 
Company Benefits

• The possibility for students to work on their own research question or project besides gaining relevant job experience.
• Good coaching and guidance for the intern;
• A remuneration fee;
• A challenging position in an ambitious organization where no day is the same. A company with a view to the future in which you can learn, grow and build your networks with amazing colleagues!

We value interdepartmental collaboration, work as ONE Vistra throughout the world and of course get to know each other better outside of work at our DoMiBo’s (Thursday Afternoon Drinks). We look forward to getting to know you better as well!

If you are excited about working with us, we encourage you to apply or have a confidential chat with one of our Talent Acquisition team members. Our goal is to make this a great place to work where all our people can thrive. We hope you join us on this exciting journey!