Competition & Foreign Direct Investment internship (Legal & Compliance department, Litigation, Investigations & Regulatory team)

The Legal & Compliance department at ASML is a global team that helps enable the company’s long-term success through trusted legal guidance, ethics, and compliance. As part of the Competition & Foreign Direct Investment team, you will contribute to topics that are increasingly important in a rapidly evolving regulatory environment. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain practical experience in competition law, regulatory compliance, and the technology sector. You will work closely with legal professionals and support initiatives that help strengthen compliance awareness and risk management across the organization. Through this internship, you will develop both legal and business perspectives within a dynamic international environment.

Competition & Foreign Direct Investment internship (Legal & Compliance department, Litigation, Investigations & Regulatory team)

• Veldhoven, Netherlands
• Interns and Trainees
• 0-1 year
• Other non-technical backgrounds
• No
• Hybrid
• Part time

Your assignment

You will support the Competition & Foreign Direct Investment team on a variety of legal and compliance activities. You will help monitor regulatory developments, contribute to awareness initiatives, and assist with legal research that supports business decision-making. This internship provides exposure to both strategic and operational aspects of competition law and regulatory compliance.

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Monitor and analyze global competition law and regulatory developments.
• Support the mapping of legal and compliance requirements across different jurisdictions.
• Assist in developing training materials, compliance toolkits, and awareness campaigns.
• Conduct legal research on competition and regulatory topics relevant to ASML.
• Contribute to internal communications that promote compliance and ethical business practices.
• Support the team with ad-hoc projects and ongoing compliance initiatives.

This is a master (non-thesis) internship for minimum 6 months, minimum 4/5 days per week (3 days on-site). The start date of this internship is as of February.

Your profile

To be suitable for the internship, you:

• Are pursuing or recently completed a master’s degree in law, preferably with a specialization in competition.
• Demonstrate a strong interest in competition law, regulatory developments, compliance, and the technology industry.
• Communicate clearly and professionally in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Work accurately, are detail-oriented, and can structure information in a clear and organized manner.
• Are proactive, collaborative, and comfortable working in a multicultural and international environment.
• Are willing to learn and apply legal technology and AI tools responsibly.

This internship offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced legal professionals while developing practical skills that are highly relevant for a future legal career.

This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the United States Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. § 730, et seq.). Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to access such controlled technology prior to beginning work. Business demands may require ASML to proceed with candidates who are immediately eligible to access controlled technology.