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Nyrstar is an international producer of critical minerals and metals essential for a low carbon future. With a market leading position in zinc and lead, Nyrstar has mining, smelting and other operations located in Europe, the United States and Australia and employs approximately 4,000 people. Its Corporate Office is based in Budel-Dorplein, the Netherlands.

The company’s operations are located close to key customers and major transport hubs to facilitate reliable and efficient delivery of raw materials and distribution of finished products. Nyrstar’s operating business is wholly owned by Trafigura, one of the world’s leading independent commodity trading and supply chain logistics companies.

JOB SUMMARY

Step into the future with Nyrstar.
We’re shaping the industrial operations of tomorrow – and we want sharp, analytical minds to help make it happen.

As part of our Legal & Compliance team, you’ll gain hands-on experience in how law, regulation, and business intersect in a global manufacturing environment. You won’t just research legal principles – you’ll apply them to real-world challenges.

You'll be:

Drafting and reviewing purchase and sales contracts that keep our business moving.
Weighing in on corporate law matters that influence strategic decisions.
Exploring other areas of law, from environmental regulations to administrative requirements, and applying them to real operational challenges.
Partnering with compliance colleagues to strengthen our governance, risk management, and ethical business practices.
Tailoring your project work to match your own interests and strengths – whether that’s contract law, corporate governance, or regulatory compliance.

This is where your internship project moves off the page and into practice – influencing operational integrity, risk management, and responsible business conduct.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED SKILLS

We are looking for:

A law student eager to gain hands-on experience in our Legal & Compliance department as part of their internship.
Strong verbal and written communication skills in both Dutch and English are essential; proficiency in German or French is considered an asset.
An analytically minded individual with a keen eye for detail and problem-solving.
A clear and confident communicator who can work effectively with colleagues across different departments.
Students must already be based in the Netherlands or Belgium.

Why Nyrstar?
Because here, law meets impact. You won’t be stuck doing routine paperwork – you’ll be working on real legal matters that help power a global metals & mining leader into a smarter, greener, and more responsible future. From drafting contracts to advising on corporate and environmental law, your work will directly support the integrity, sustainability, and success of our operations.

Are you ready to be part of something bigger?