Graduate Legal Internship

Job Summary: 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 team You'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. Eligibility Must 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 qualification Requirements A 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 2024 Why 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 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:
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.About The Walt Disney Company (Corporate): At Disney Corporate you can see how the businesses behind the Company's powerful brands come together to create the most innovative, far-reaching and admired entertainment company in the world. As a member of a corporate team, you'll work with world-class leaders driving the strategies that keep The Walt Disney Company at the leading edge of entertainment. See and be seen by other innovative thinkers as you enable the greatest storytellers in the world to create memories for millions of families around the globe.
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 (Corporate) . 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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