Legal and compliance internship: AI Compliance & Privacy Office

Location: Veldhoven, Netherlands

Introduction

ASML's AI Compliance & Privacy Office, based in Veldhoven, is seeking a dynamic and motivated intern to join our team. Our global team, consisting of 10 dedicated colleagues, is part of the larger Legal & Compliance department, which includes over 100 professionals. Our office serves as the central hub for all privacy, personal data protection, and AI compliance matters within ASML.

Your assignment

As an Intern, you will actively participate in our team's daily operations and contribute to our strategic initiatives, including maturing the AI Compliance program. This internship offers a unique opportunity to learn about privacy, data protection, AI compliance, and how to navigate a large global organization through collaboration with experienced colleagues. Your tasks will be varied and tailored to your background and preferences, ensuring a challenging and enriching experience.

Key deliverables (might) include

Supporting the risk assessment processes;

Supporting and advising on compliance matters related to initiatives that process personal data and/or use AI technologies.

Assisting in further maturing the AI Compliance program;

Contributing to strategic initiatives aimed at continuously improving the team's way of working, such as drafting a communications plan for training and awareness or defining a strategy for embedding privacy requirements in the business’ processes and technology;

Assisting with executing the data subject rights procedure;

Researching new and ongoing regulatory and legal developments, determining their relevance to ASML, and presenting findings to our team;

This Master's internship (non-thesis) is for 3-5 days per week, with a minimum of 2 days per week working from the office in Veldhoven. The internship duration is 6-12 months. The start date of this assignment is preferably February 2027.

Your Profile

To be a perfect match for this internship, you

Are enrolled in a Master's program such as, but not limited to, AI & Privacy Law, Information Science, (Digital) Technology Law, Communications, European Law, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field;

Are a team player with a collaborative mindset and the ability to work autonomously;

Possess effective communication skills and the ability to connect with relevant stakeholders;

Have excellent organizational and project management skills and strong attention to detail;

Are proactive, self-motivated, and able to independently prioritize your workload.

Other requirements you need to meet

You are enrolled at an educational institute for the entire duration of the internship, and you are at least 18 years old at the start of the internship;

If you are a non-EU citizen, studying in the Netherlands, your university is willing to sign the documents relevant for doing an internship (i.e., Nuffic agreement);

You attach your cover letter with a clear motivation on why you are interested in this internship assignment in particular;

You need to be located in the Netherlands to be perform your internship. In case you are currently living/studying outside of the Netherlands, your application shows the willingness to relocate.

Inclusion and diversity

ASML is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that inclusion and diversity is a driving force in the success of our company.

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