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YOUR MISSION War Child is looking for a:  Intern Legal  “An opportunity to gain experience in providing legal support and learning the ropes in an international NGO” 3 days a week minimum. Your Challenge You are interested in working in an international non-governmental organization and are eager to learn. You are great at legal research and writing in English and are enthusiastic and result driven.  As an intern, you will primarily provide support on contracts, branch office registrations, powers of attorney, and regulatory compliance. Are areas of legal research and support may include anti money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT), governance, procurement, and intellectual property. you will work under the guidance and supervision of War Child’s Legal & Governance Advisor, You will work under the guidance and supervision of War Child’s Legal & Governance advisor. What you will do: * Supporting contract reviews * Administration: Maintaining corporate information and contract library, coordinating legalisation of documents * Researching and providing support on AML/CFT requirements * Reviewing and researching policy documents * Ad hoc support on a range of legal issues such as data protection, intellectual property, and governance * Supporting projects within the legal team YOUR PROFILE * You are an academic Masters student, preferably in commercial law, with a specialization in corporate or contractual law * You are enrolled in a Dutch higher education institute for the whole duration of the internship * Able to conduct legal research on a range of issues * Proficient in legal drafting and able to write legal documents * Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Dutch, French, Arabic and/or Spanish languages are an added benefit * Hands-on and accurate * Independent and quick learner * Open to a multi-cultural work environment * Affinity with War Child’s work * Based in the Netherlands, available for a minimum of 3 days per week working at the War Child office in Amsterdam and possibility to work remotely * Available to start beginning of April 2026 WHAT WE OFFER We are looking for a Legal Intern who will join us starting beginning of April 2026. As an intern in War Child you can count on an interesting internship, with an opportunity to learn across a broad range of legal challenges. Of course you will get guidance, but also freedom to work out your ideas. As per War Child Intern Policy, your fee will be €300 gross per month (based on 5 days). Travel costs will be reimbursed. Please note that War Child interns need to be registered students at a Dutch educational institution. This is a hard requirement. Students must be enrolled for the duration of their internship. Please note that this internship does not suit students who are in their thesis writing semesters. HOW TO APPLY Interested and qualified candidates are invited to apply no later than 15 August 2026 by submitting their CV (English, max 2 pages) and cover letter outlining the skills and knowledge you might bring and your motivation for this post. Is this not your dream internship? Support War Child by sharing this job with your network! This vacancy might close earlier if we have found a suitable intern before the closing date. ________________________________________________________________________________ By submitting your application you certify that all of the statements made in your application are true, complete, and correct and are made in good faith. You understand that falsifying, misrepresenting or intentionally withholding information will be grounds for rejection of your application or withdrawal of any offer of appointment or, if an appointment offer has been accepted, this will be ground for employment sanctions, such as, but not limited to, instant dismissal. In addition, you understand that you need to submit a Criminal Record Certificate and that, if you fail to submit it, no employment relationship can be established. Disclaimer * Only applications received via our website are processed. * If we appoint a suitable candidate before the given closing date, we reserve the right to remove the vacancy from our website before that date. In such a case, any responses received after that time are not processed. * It could be that during our selection process the closing date for the vacancy is extended. If so, and you have not yet heard from us, your application will remain active.

At Upvest, we are on a mission to make investing as easy as spending money. Upvest empowers businesses to offer a wide range of investment products and the best experience in the field of capital market investment and retirement planning. Upvest’s Investment API is easy to integrate so that fintechs and financial institutions can save resources and fully focus on their core business. We are proud to partner with Europe’s leading Fintechs and financial institutions such as DKB, Revolut, N26 and Raisin. Founded in 2017 by Martin Kassing, Upvest now brings together over 270 talented professionals from more than 70 nationalities. Upvest is backed by €280M in total funding from world-class investors, including BlackRock, Tencent, Sapphire Ventures, and Bessemer Venture Partners, Earlybird, Notion Capital, and Motive. Our latest €105M funding round in March 2026 - led by Sapphire and Tencent - serves as a massive catalyst for our growth, allowing us to offer premier investment experience. Upvest regularly offer internships and working student opportunities in the following departments: * Strategy & Org - Support high-impact projects with senior leadership, gaining exposure to our products, clients, operations, and the banking ecosystem. * Banking - Accelerate growth by partnering with different departments, working with leadership to develop a sustainable, forward-looking approach to risk. * Growth - Partner with cross-functional teams to accelerate growth in Upvest, optimize performance, and unlock our business potentials. * Operations - Work with the Operations team to streamline processes, drive efficiency, and enable seamless business execution. * Product - Collaborate with the Product team to design, build, and launch our products that create impact for our partners. * People - Partner with the People team to shape culture, enhance employee experience, and drive organisational growth. How we Upvest in you * Impact-driven work: We’re building the infrastructure that will power the future of investing in Europe. It’s complex, ambitious, and meaningful. You’ll work with modern technologies and create something entirely new. No legacy systems, no limits. * Wellbeing: Access confidential professional coaching. * Compensation: We believe that all Upvengers contribute to our success and deserve competitive compensation. * Team celebrations: Participate in company-wide events, such as UpFest, dinners, offsites, to connect with colleagues and celebrate our achievements. * Inclusion: We’re committed to a culture where everyone belongs and thrives. Our Employee Resources Groups foster inclusion and connection, like Upfem for our female Upvengers, or UpVergent supporting neurodivergent Upvengers and allies. Your Impact: * Bring fresh ideas and perspectives to the team * Contribute to real projects that make a difference in the organization * Support day-to-day tasks while learning from experienced professionals * Help improve processes, tools, and ways of working * Grow your skills while leaving a lasting positive mark What you’ll do: * Collaborate with teammates across different functions * Take ownership of small projects or parts of larger initiatives * Research, analyse, and present findings to support decision-making What you bring: * Commitment for minimum 4 months in Berlin or London * Curiosity, motivation, and a willingness to learn * Strong communication and collaboration skills * A proactive and hands-on attitude * Experience with 1-2 internships would be nice to have Our Values: * Make it easy for others. * Own the outcome. * Rise to the challenge. * Tell the story. Our Commitment to Belonging At Upvest we’re dedicated to building an inclusive environment where every Upvenger feels a true sense of belonging and is empowered to do their best work. We are a proud equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Your unique path is what we value.