Graduate Legal Internship

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 role will require you to be onsite 4 days a week.About The Internship in the Disney Entertainment distribution legal teamYou’ll be involved in supporting the distribution of Disney's movies, TV series, television channels, and the ever-expanding Disney+ streaming service. Your contribution will be key to delivering Disney's storytelling to diverse audiences globally. Work during this internship will include drafting, legal review, contract administration as well as general commercial legal work supporting the Disney Entertainment distribution business. You will primarily support lawyers working on distribution of content to French clients but will also gain experience of working with other lawyers and on other territories.For this role we will be looking for you to demonstrate your proficiency in French – this can be through a French Law Degree and fluency in speaking and reading in French.EligibilityMust be a law graduate or have completed the GDLMust be fluent in FrenchMust have the right to work in the UK already in placeMust 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 or other legal qualificationRequirementsA strong interest in a future career in the legal professionAttention to detail and the ability to work well under pressureAbility to communicate with people at all levels in a professional and mature mannerAbility to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines and undertake various administrative dutiesStrong MS Office skillsAvailable to start at the beginning of September 2024Why should you join us?Exposure to a wide range of matters across the spectrum of the Disney Entertainment distribution business – primarily licensing of content (movies and TV series), channels (Disney channels, Fox channels, National Geographic channels) and the Disney+ streaming service, as well as other general commercial in-house legal workOpportunity for ownership of discreet legal projectsOperational and administrative skills developmentTraining and mentorship from an experienced in-house legal team who work across multiple lines of Disney businessConstructive on-the-job training as well as companywide learning and development initiativesLearn 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 teamHave the support and network of a large community of internsAccess 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 – TRUST12 – 18-month placement depending on the individual & business needAnnual salary of £26,500 with 25 days’ holiday (plus bank holidays)Discounts & Perks: You are entitled to discounts on designated Disney products, resort food & beverage and ticketingAccess to free support services including Unmind, the mental wellbeing appOpportunity to select eye care and flu vouchersInterested?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: 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?The application deadline is Thursday 6th June 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 ##### and we will happily pick up a conversation on this.
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