Introduction

The Corporate Intellectual Property department at ASML in Veldhoven helps protect and maximize the value of innovations that enable advanced semiconductor technology. Within this department, the Ownership & Licensing team supports intellectual property ownership, technology collaborations, licensing activities, and research partnerships. In this internship, you will contribute to legal projects that support innovation and technology development in a global high-tech environment. This internship provides an opportunity to gain practical experience while working alongside experienced intellectual property professionals. If you are interested in technology, innovation, and intellectual property, this internship could be the next step in your professional development.

Your assignment

As part of the Ownership & Licensing team, you will support legal activities related to intellectual property, technology collaborations, and licensing matters. You will work with experienced professionals and business stakeholders across different functions. Through this internship, you will develop practical legal skills while gaining insight into how intellectual property supports innovation within ASML. Your main responsibilities will be:

Support the review and drafting of intellectual property and technology-related agreements
Conduct legal research on ownership, licensing, confidentiality, and technology transfer topics
Prepare legal guidance, presentations, and communication materials for stakeholders
Organize and maintain contract documentation and related records
Assist with projects involving research collaborations and technology development initiatives
Support process improvement activities related to intellectual property governance
Collaborate with legal and business teams on intellectual property-related topics

This is a master's thesis internship for minimum 6 months, minimum 3 days per week (3 days on-site). The start date of this internship is as of February 2027, although an earlier start date is possible.

Your profile

To be suitable for the internship, you:

Are currently pursuing a master's degree in law, intellectual property law, technology law, business law, or a related legal field
Have a strong interest in intellectual property, technology, and innovation
Possess excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal
Demonstrate strong analytical and legal research capabilities
Are detail-oriented, organized, and able to explain legal concepts clearly to different audiences
Work proactively, both independently and collaboratively within a team

This internship is ideal if you would like to explore a future career in intellectual property law, technology transactions, innovation law, or in-house legal practice. During this internship, you will gain exposure to complex technologies, international stakeholders, and real-world legal challenges while contributing to meaningful innovation projects.

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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