Legal Trainee RO
Legal & Compliance București Full-time Romania
Job Description
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.
Qualifications
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.
Additional Information
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.
Our DE&I Statement
At JDE Peet’s we aim to create a better future where we authentically serve, reflect and embrace everyone. We believe in fostering a more diverse, equitable and inclusive organisation where everyone feels comfortable to truly be who they are and unleash their full potential. This means we do not tolerate discrimination on the basis of our race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, age, disability, or any other trait protected by law.
Throughout the entire employee lifecycle, we place DE&I at the core of our people processes. This enables us to drive objectivity and eliminate any potential bias, ensuring an inclusive experience in the workplace. Do not hesitate to reach out if you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process.
Our efforts on this agenda have earned us the prestigious Catalyst Award, as well as the Fair Pay Leader Certification in 2025 thanks to an unexplained gender pay gap of 0.52%.
#unleashyourpossibility #acupofamazing
JDE Peet’s - now part of Keurig Dr Pepper – is the world’s leading pure-play coffee company, with a presence in more than 100 markets. Guided by our ‘Reignite the Amazing’ strategy, we are focused on brand-led growth across three big bets: Peet’s, L’OR, and our 10 strategically selected local icons led by Jacobs.
Company Description
Who we are?
We are JDE Peet’s. We craft coffee for every cup and build brands for every heart.
JDE Peet’s - now part of Keurig Dr Pepper – is the world’s leading pure-play coffee company, with a presence in more than 100 markets. Guided by our ‘Reignite the Amazing’ strategy, we are focused on brand-led growth across three big bets: Peet’s, L’OR, and our 10 strategically selected local icons led by Jacobs. In 2025, JDE Peet’s generated total sales of EUR 9.9 billion and employed a global workforce of more than 21,000 employees. Discover more about our journey to deliver a coffee for every cup and a brand for every heart at www.jdepeets.com.
What’s it like to work at JDE Peet’s?
We believe amazing things happen over a cup of coffee. Together, we create those moments every day, turning ideas into impact and possibilities into reality. At JDE Peet’s, we work as one team guided by our values: we Dare to Amaze, Own It, Make It Simple, and Win Together. Here, you’ll find the freedom to innovate, the courage to take bold steps, and the support to grow your career in a global environment.
Come join our team and discover what your cup of amazing can be!
Find out more at http://careers.jdepeets.com