Business Development & AI Intern

Clifford Chance is a leading international law firm with offices across the world. We provide legal and business advice to national and international corporations, financial institutions, and other organizations.

Our Amsterdam office works across a broad range of practice areas and combines an international outlook with a collaborative working environment.

Are you curious about how AI can be used to improve the way businesses work? Do you enjoy exploring new technologies, identifying opportunities for improvement, and turning ideas into practical solutions? And would you like to apply those skills in an international professional services environment?

We are looking for a Client & Market Development Intern with a strong interest in AI joining our Amsterdam office for six months.

During your internship, at least 50% of your time will be focused on exploring and applying AI within the context of Business Development. You will work closely with our Client & Market Development team to identify opportunities where AI could help us work smarter, improve existing processes, and support the team in developing practical new ways of working.

At the same time, you will become part of the team and gain hands-on experience in Business Development within an international law firm.

Your role

This internship combines AI, process improvement, and Business Development.

A key part of your role will be to look critically at the way the Client & Market Development team works today. Together with the team, you will explore where AI can add value and help translate those opportunities into practical improvements.

You do not need to arrive with all the answers. We are looking for someone who is genuinely interested in AI, understands its possibilities and limitations, and is excited to experiment, learn and apply technology in a real business environment.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Exploring how AI can be applied to existing Business Development processes and workflows;
• Identifying opportunities to make processes smarter, more efficient or easier through AI;
• Testing and developing practical AI-supported ways of working for the team;
• Supporting the team in translating Business Development needs into technology-driven solutions;
• Sharing AI knowledge, ideas and developments with the wider team;
• Conducting market and competitive research to support strategic initiatives;
• Assisting with pitch documents, client presentations and other Business Development materials;
• Supporting targeted client and market initiatives;
• Collaborating with team members, lawyers and partners;
• Keeping up with relevant developments in AI, technology, the legal sector, and the wider business environment.

The precise AI projects you work on may develop during your internship as you gain a better understanding of the team and its processes. We want you to actively contribute ideas and challenge us on where AI could help us work better.

What we’re looking for

We are not looking for one specific study background. What matters most is your affinity with AI and technology, combined with an interest in Business Development.

You:

• Are currently enrolled in the final phase of a bachelor's degree or pursuing a master's degree;
• Have a strong interest in AI, technology and process improvement;
• Are comfortable exploring new AI tools and thinking about how technology can be applied in practice;
• Have an interest in Business Development and commercial processes and are keen to understand the work of a Client & Market Development team;
• Have an analytical mindset and enjoy identifying opportunities for improvement;
• Are curious, proactive and comfortable taking initiative;
• Can communicate your ideas clearly to colleagues with different levels of technical knowledge;
• Are structured and able to work independently as well as collaboratively;
• Have an affinity with professional services;
• Have an interest in the legal sector or law firms, which is a plus but not a requirement.

A technical, quantitative, or business-oriented academic background may be helpful, but we do not require a specific field of study. We are more interested in what you can bring to the role.

What we offer

At Clifford Chance Amsterdam, we value the contribution of our interns and offer:

• A gross monthly internship allowance of €750 based on full-time availability;
• A six-month internship, with a minimum availability of three days per week;
• The opportunity to work on practical AI applications in a professional business environment;
• The freedom to contribute your own ideas on how AI can improve the way we work;
• Hands-on experience within an international Client & Market Development team;
• A professional and inspiring working environment;
• Reimbursement of commuting expenses;
• Free daily lunch in our on-site restaurant and barista-made coffee;
• Participation in social and sports activities at the firm.

How to apply

Interested in using AI to help shape the way our Business Development team works?

We would love to hear from you.

Please submit in PDF format:

• Your CV;
• A motivation letter explaining your interest in AI and Business Development;
• Your preferred start date and availability;
• The number of days per week you are available, with a minimum of three days;
• Whether the internship is part of your academic programme or a voluntary internship.

We look forward to receiving your application!

For questions, please contact Lente.Monkelbaan@CliffordChance.com