Legal Intern

Job description

ADP’S Internship Programme is now live! We’re looking for enthusiastic students undertaking a placement year degree to join us for a 12-month paid legal internship in August 2027.

• Are you ready to join a company where you can kickstart your career and gain practical experience?
• Do you have an interest in law and the legal sector?
• Are you looking for an inclusive environment with a culture of collaboration and belonging?

Location

Our Staines Office – 2 Causeway Park, The Causeway, Staines-Upon-Thames, TW18 3BF United Kingdom Hybrid working: 3 days in office & 2 days from home Start date: 30th August 2027 What's our secret to success? Well, that's easy. People like you. As part of the UK Internship Programme, your goal is simple: learn as much as possible in 1 year. We'll set you up with all the tools, knowledge, and people you need to have a successful year in industry.

Offering you valuable insight and real-world experience to help unlock your strengths and focus your career aspirations. If you are looking to explore the world of corporate law and build real-life experience this internship is for you. You will have the support of your team and a dedicated mentor, balanced with the hands-on practice necessary to support your future career ambitions.

THINGS YOU'LL DO

Get involved with strategic projects which the legal department is working on Learn about data privacy law and how it impacts customers and ADP itself

• Write letters to customers on a variety of matters
• Review contracts and understand the key important terms of those contracts and how they can be enforced
• Understand how any legal department organises itself globally and in country Incident management and the process of dealing with incidents within any business and work on root cause analysis documents
• Prepare training for parts of the business on legal and commercial matters
• Work with finance and credit control on debt collection matters understanding cash flow, customer insolvencies and company changes
• Understand some of the regulatory framework around a business WHAT YOU'LL NEED: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills particularly written communication Experience with Microsoft Office particularly Microsoft Word and PowerPoint Willing to learn Positive and determined attitude High attention to detail

If your application is successful you will be invited for a telephone interview to discuss your skills and interest for the role. If successful after this you will be invited for a face to face interview at our Staines office along with a final stage interview with our Legal Director.

Benefits

25 days holiday Flexible benefits – private medical insurance, excellent pension scheme, subsidized gyms, employee discount portal, life assurance cover, annual kids pass membership and many more Employee Assistance Program Company social events YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE BECAUSE YOU CAN: Be yourself in a culture that values equity, inclusion, and belonging and creates a safe space for diverse perspectives and insights.

Belong by joining one of nine Business Resource Groups to connect globally with networks and allies who share common interests and experiences. Grow your career in an agile, fast-paced environment with plenty of opportunities to progress. Continuously learn through ongoing training, development, and mentorship opportunities. Be your healthiest. Best-in-class benefits start on Day 1 because healthy associates are happy ones.

Focus on your mental health and well-being. We’re here to provide exceptional service to our clients, and none of that happens without each of us taking care of ourselves and being there for one another. Join a company committed to giving back and generating a lasting, positive impact upon the communities in which we work and live. Get paid to pay it forward. Company-paid time off for volunteering for causes you care about.