Legal Trainee RO

About this role

As a Legal Trainee, you will take part in a 12-month learning journey, with the aim of becoming familiar with JDE Peet’s business processes from the Legal & Compliance department perspective. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic, multinational environment, working closely with senior legal professionals and cross-functional teams. You will support legal operations across multiple jurisdictions within CEE region, including Romania, Bulgaria, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland and Baltics.

You have the opportunity to rotate through Corporate Affairs as well, gaining one-of-a-kind combined knowledge that is very valuable and rare on the market. Develop an in-depth understanding of in-house lawyer activities and processes, together with hands-on business acumen. Benefit from continuous on-the-job experience and input. Gain insight into the FMCG industry and legal operations within a global organization. Contribute to real projects that support business integrity and strategic growth.

Working at JDE Peet’s is hands-on, giving you the chance to leave your mark while working together as one team. We’re a fast-paced company on a mission, focused on what matters most. Our environment demands energy, agility, and bold thinking. If you’re ready to make an impact and grow in a global team, JDE Peet’s is the place for you. For this role as a Legal Trainee we’re looking for someone who has the following skills and experience: Law graduate or final-year law student with approximately 1–2 years of relevant professional experience, including internships or traineeships.

Excellent English proficiency, both written and spoken. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to synthesize information and identify key insights. Comfortable using MS Office and eager to learn new systems and tools. Proactive, practical, and business-oriented mindset, with a can-do attitude and willingness to move tasks forward even when not all information is immediately available. Comfortable working in a multicultural, cross-border environment and collaborating with diverse stakeholders.

For this role, we kindly ask that you submit your CV in English. Your application at JDE Peet's If you are interested in this career opportunity at JDE Peet's, apply and join us. After receiving your application we will do our utmost to give you quick feedback. Part of the recruitment procedure at JDE Peet's would be an online assessment, followed by interviews. A pre-employment check can be part of the recruitment process.