Legal Graduate Internship London, England
Job description
Join Disney for a challenging and rewarding 12 – 18- month graduate internship!
During an internship at Disney, you will get the chance to work side by side with industry leaders. You will gain valuable skills working within one of the strongest family of brands on a global scale while building lasting connections. Imagine that!
The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our audiences, and where all can thrive and belong. We are committed to building a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
This opportunity is based in Disney's Hammersmith Office and will require you to be on-site four days per week.
About The Internship
There are a number of roles in different departments including:
(i) Studio and Direct-to-Consumer
(ii) Consumer Products, Games and Publishing
(iii) Media Distribution
Interns will be working with a variety of teams across the business in the respective department, including those supporting distribution of Disney’s movies and TV series to theatres, broadcast services, Disney’s television channels and Disney+; those supporting licensing and direct distribution of Disney-branded consumer products; those supporting the marketing of Disney’s movies Disney+; and those supporting all aspects of our stage shows business. Work will include drafting, legal review, contract administration as well as general commercial legal work supporting the respective department.
One of the roles is for a French Law Graduate, fluent in French.
The other roles are for UK Law Graduates.
Eligibility
Must be a law graduate or have completed the GDL
Must have the right to work in the UK already in place
Must demonstrate a real passion for a career in the legal profession; this opportunity will suit someone who is looking to gain some professional experience ahead of completing the SQE
Requirements
A strong interest in a future career in the legal profession
Attention to detail and the ability to work well under pressure
Ability to communicate with people at all levels in a professional and mature manner
Ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines and undertake various administrative duties
Strong MS Office skills
Available to start between July and October 2023
Why should you join us?
Exposure to a wide range of matters across the spectrum of Marketing, Privacy, Digital and General Commercial in-house legal
Opportunity for ownership of discreet legal projects
Operational and administrative skills development
Training and mentorship from an experienced in-house legal team who work across multiple lines of Disney business
Constructive on-the-job training as well as companywide learning and development initiatives
Learn how decisions and actions are made within a global business environment he opportunity to find creative and new solutions to support the in-house legal team to deliver the best support across multiple lines of Disney business.
Take on real responsibility and become an essential part of an encouraging team
Have the support and network of a large community of interns
Access to join and support our Employee Resource Groups ranging from WOMEN @ Disney, Disney DIVERSITY, Disney PRIDE, our disability & neurodiversity focused group - ENABLED, and our Mental Health & Wellbeing Group – TRUST
12 – 18-month placement depending on the individual & business need
Annual salary of £21,000 with 25 days’ holiday (plus bank holidays)
Discounts & Perks: You are entitled to discounts on designated Disney products, resort food & beverage and ticketing
Access to free support services including Unmind, the mental wellbeing app
Opportunity to select eye care and flu vouchers
Interested?
Before applying we would strongly encourage you to read our hints and tips so you can set yourself up for success and learn more about the recruitment process. Please check out our guide here: https://disneycasting.net/kenexa/profintern/Candidate_Hints_and_Tips.pdf
You will need to apply with your CV and cover letter via the link on this page. Please note, applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
For your cover letter we will be looking for approximately 400 words and looking to understand the following areas:
1. Why have you chosen Disney?
2. Why have you chosen this internship?
3. Why should Disney consider you for this internship?
Please only apply to one internship position. We offer a large number of Early Careers opportunities across our business and if appropriate we will consider you for all relevant opportunities when you apply.
The application deadline is midnight Sunday 14th May 2023 however, if we receive a high volume of applications we may close the role before this date, therefore we strongly advise you to apply early.
Should you need to reach out to us regarding potential support in the recruitment process, for example to discuss what adjustments you might require, then please drop us an email in advance to [email protected] and we will happily pick up a conversation on this.
