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Programme
Internship
Location
UK - General
Duration
3 months
About the role
Join the 2027 Group Legal Internship in London to gain hands-on experience in legal work within finance, supporting internal clients and strategic initiatives.
Role Responsibilities
- Support in-house legal team with legal risk management and strategic initiatives.
- Analyze legal matters in UK financial services regulation, contracts, technology, and governance.
- Conduct legal research and prepare legal notes, briefings, and contracts.
- Advise business and support functions on practical legal questions.
- Contribute to regulatory implementation and digital transformation projects.
- Collaborate with risk, compliance, and corporate function stakeholders.
About the Team
- Work within Group Legal providing high-quality legal advice across the bank.
- Support strategic, regulatory, and technology-driven initiatives.
- Navigate complex UK and international legal and regulatory environments.
- Manage legal risk to enable sustainable business growth.
- Experience how legal advice integrates into daily business decisions.
- Engage with a global financial institution's legal function.
Candidate Requirements
- Studying or recently completed undergraduate law degree or equivalent.
- On track for or achieved at least a 2:1 degree or equivalent.
- Hard-working, trustworthy, dedicated, and collaborative.
- Strong communication and strategic thinking skills.
- Motivated to work under high demands and tight deadlines.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and detail-oriented skills.
Additional Candidate Skills
- Excellent written and spoken English.
- Interest in law, business, and financial services industry.
- Demonstrate how responsible AI use improves outcomes and efficiency.
- Curious and eager to thrive in a fast-moving business environment.
- Showcase unique achievements and relevant skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively and adapt to challenges.
Program Details
- Paid internship starting in 2027, lasting three months.
- Work closely with legal experts and learn about the industry.
- Supported by mentors and senior team members.
- Opportunities to develop skills and build professional contacts.
- Engage in day-to-day legal operations within the firm.
- Experience a dynamic and challenging work environment.