Graduate Legal Internship

Job ID 10114719 Location London, United Kingdom Business The Walt Disney Company (EMEA) Date posted Feb. 25, 2025

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Job Summary:

Embark on a magical 12-month Graduate Internship with The Walt Disney Company!

You will get the chance to work side by side with industry leaders, immersing yourself in the world-renowned family of our brands while building lasting connections.

This opportunity is based in Disney's Hammersmith Office and will require you to be on-site four days per week.

What will I be doing?

We have several roles across two departments, where you will gain hands-on experience which will set you up for an extraordinary legal career:

Disney Consumer Products:

You will play a pivotal role in bringing the magic of Disney directly to our fans worldwide, supporting with licensing and direct distribution of Disney-branded merchandise.

Disney Entertainment Distribution:

You'll be involved in supporting the distribution of Disney's movies, TV series, television channels, and the ever-expanding Disney+. Your contribution will be key to delivering Disney's storytelling to diverse audiences globally.

Across either of these teams, you will get the opportunity to:

Hone your legal skills by drafting documents and conducting legal reviews.
Dive into legal research, staying ahead of industry trends and ensuring compliance with regulations.
Learn the intricacies of contract management and administration, developing a keen eye for detail.
Contribute to the success of your department teams through diverse legal tasks, gaining a holistic understanding of commercial legal operations.

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 in the UK

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 August and September 2025

Why should you join us?

Develop your workplace skills and experience and help build the foundations of your future legal career
Opportunity for ownership of legal projects
Operational and administrative skills development
Training and mentorship from an experienced in-house legal team who work across multiple lines of 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
Annual salary of £30,000 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 graduate internship?

3. Why should Disney consider you for this graduate internship?

The application deadline is midnight on Tuesday 18th March 2025 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.

Once we have received your application, we will be in contact to let you know more about the blended online assessment.

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 Recruitment.London@disney.com and we will happily pick up a conversation on this.

Good luck!

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About The Walt Disney Company (EMEA):

Disney EMEA aims to drive growth, innovation and brand affinity across an extremely diverse collection of countries with a team of over 6,000 employees operating in 59 markets with offices in 29 countries.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with The Walt Disney Company Limited, which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Company (EMEA).

The Walt Disney Company Limited is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion or belief, sex, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, disability or pregnancy or maternity. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

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