Graduate Legal Internship

Job description

Embark on a magical 12-month Graduate Internship with The Walt Disney Company! These internships offer the opportunity to work with industry‐leading legal experts, gaining practical experience within a globally recognised organisation while building a strong foundation for a future legal career.

Values

Integrity

Inclusion

Creativity

Collaboration

Community

Disney+ Legal & Technology Team (London, Hammersmith)You will work on Disney+ product matters, regulatory & consumer law, AI & technology matters, compliance and Disney+ content licensing across EMEA. This placement will also focus on general commercial agreements assisting Strategic Sourcing, Facilities and HR teams.

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During These Internships, You'll Get The Opportunity To

Develop core legal skills through drafting, reviewing and managing legal documents

Conduct legal research and support compliance with relevant laws and regulations

Gain exposure to contract management and legal operations

Work collaboratively with legal teams and business stakeholders across the organisation

Build practical, in‐house legal experience within a globally recognised company

Eligibility

Must be a law graduate or have completed the GDL

Must have the right to work in the UK already in place for the full duration of the internship

Must be available to start in August or September 2026

Must demonstrate a real passion for a career in the legal profession; this opportunity will suit someone who has recently graduated and is looking to gain 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 in August or September 2026

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 and 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

Employee Resource Groups – WOMEN @ Disney, DisneyMosaic, 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) which will be pro‐rata

Discounts & Perks: entitled to discounts on designated Disney products, resort food & beverage and ticketing

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. Disney is committed to forming a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

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Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London

Type of Contract

Full Time Jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English