Legal Intern

BAT is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business.  We are on a mission to decrease the health impact of our industry 
To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to Be The Change. Come, join us on this journey!

GRADE: Internship

JOB TITLE: Legal Intern

FUNCTION: Legal

CITY & COUNTRY: London Chiswick

What are the key objectives and expectations from this role?  

We are looking for a Legal Intern to work with the UK & Ireland Legal Team to provide general administrative support, prepare legal contractual documents, undertake legal research and support with the preparation and management of legal documentation. You will report directly to the Legal Counsel, but will work with all members of the Legal Team (both internally and externally).

What is the direct impact of this role on the team or organization?

To support the Legal Team with their day-to-day operations to ensure that the Team can more efficiently meet and support the needs of the business.

• Providing general administrative support to the Legal Team including management of team meetings, developing meeting agendas and taking minutes.
• Undertaking third party screening / due diligence checks.
• Supporting with the preparation and management of legal documentation (including confidentiality agreements, commercial contracts, records management, execution of documents).
• Undertaking ad-hoc legal research and preparing research notes.
• Supporting the Legal Counsel to organise training sessions for the wider business.
• Raising purchase orders and support with budget management for the Legal Team.
• Supporting the Legal Team with ad-hoc requests.

ESSENTIAL

Experience Required

• Experience working within a corporate environment. Previous experience working in a law firm or in the legal department of a company a plus but not essential.

Technical / Functional / Leadership Skills Required

• Strong written and verbal communication skills and fluent in English.
• Well organised, ability to effectively manage priorities and work to tight deadlines.
• Motivated, punctual and dependable.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy and the ability to adapt easily to wide variety of requests.
• Confident and excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to engage with internal and external stakeholders at a variety of different levels of the business.
• Team player and ability to build close working relationships with all relevant functions in end market, area and head office.
• Advanced understanding of Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Education / Qualifications / Certifications Required

• Undergraduate Law Degree or Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL). Entry-level position suited for aspiring lawyers who are looking to gain experience in a large, well-established, corporate environment.

BENEFICIAL

• Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE), Legal Practice Course (LPC), or further legal studies.

QUALIFYING QUESTIONS FOR APPLICANTS

• Do you have an Undergraduate Law Degree, or have you completed the GDL?
• Do you have recent experience working for a law firm or in the legal department of a company or in a large corporate?
• Do you have experience working as part of a team in an office environment?

What we offer you?
•    We offer a market leading annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility)
•    Our range of benefits varies by country and includes diverse health plans, initiatives for work-life balance, transportation support, and a flexible holiday plan with additional incentives
•    Your journey with us isn't limited by boundaries; it's propelled by your aspirations. Join us at BAT and become a part of an environment that thrives on internal advancement, where your career progression isn't just a statement – it's a reality we're eager to build together. Seize the opportunity and own your development; your next chapter starts here.
•    You'll have access to online learning platforms and personalized growth programs to nurture your leadership skills
•    We prioritise continuous improvement within a transformative environment, preparing for ongoing changes

WHY JOIN BAT?
We’re one of the few companies named as a Global Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute – certified in offering excellent employee conditions.

At BAT, we champion collaboration, inclusion, and partnership as the bedrock of our values. We wish to foster an environment where every individual can thrive, irrespective of factors such as gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, skills, experience, education, socio-economic and professional background, as well as diverse perspectives and thinking styles. We recognise that our strength lies in embracing talent from all walks of life, empowering us to develop our culture of inclusivity and better achieve our business objectives.

We view career breaks not as obstacles but as opportunities and encourage everyone, without hesitation, to apply. Through our Global Returners program, we provide support to professionals seeking to re-enter the workforce after an extended absence, be it for family care, parental leave, national service, sabbatical, or starting their own venture.
Come bring your difference and see what is possible for you at BAT. Learn more about our culture and our award winning employee experience here.

We take pride in being a Disability Confident Employer. If you need any reasonable adjustments or accommodations to be made during the recruitment process to support you performing at your best, please inform the recruitment partner who will be in touch should your profile be selected for the role you applied for. We are wholeheartedly committed to optimising your prospects of success by making suitable arrangements so that you may showcase your full potential.