Group Legal are a dedicated team of Lawyers and Contract Managers, delivering expert legal advice and contracting support. Our services encompass pre-sales opportunity assistance, management of high-value client contracts, and oversight of corporate legal and compliance matters.We are seeking a legal intern\/placement student to come and join our UK in-house legal department for one year. During your time here, you will gain first hand practical experience of what it is like working as an in-house lawyer in a fast paced, sales environment. The role will highlight exposure to customer contracting, supplier contracting, bid negotiations, and many more areas as you deal with a broad range of legal queries and work with people internally and externally. Please note that this role is an in-house commercial environment for the entire placement.The position reports directly to the UK Head of Legal.Responsibilities include:Maintaining our internal legal records\/ resources\/ databasesConducting legal research on topics as requestedProviding regulatory and compliance support to legal advisers and contract managersDealing with ad hoc administrative legal requestsWorking alongside legal advisers to support them in advising on, negotiating and drafting customer and supplier contracts, such as confidentiality, goods\/ services agreements and other documentation such as order forms, local services agreements and statement of worksManaging our legal inbox, this includes dealing with legal queries and allocating the matters to the wider team, requested by internal teams on behalf of customers and suppliersProviding legal support to bid teamsMentoring work experience studentsAttending external keynotes and seminars\/ webinars hosted by customers or relevant organisationsQualifications and Requirements:Current student, studying a law degree (or equivalent) and completed\/or about to complete second year of studyGenuine interest in commercial lawInquisitiveProactivity, attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneouslyEnthusiastic, willing to learn, self-motivated and a helpful attitudeGood written and oral skillsAbility to work independently, and be part of a collaborative teamA calm professional manner, even during times of rapid changeExperience you will gain:Insight into working in a busy in-house legal environmentUnderstanding the IT market and the interaction with legalTeamwork and collaborationExposure to interactions with customers and suppliersAppreciation of the different legal career pathsInsights into different departments internallyPLEASE NOTE: This is an in-house commercial legal position only available for undergraduates looking to gain experience to support their legal studies. At the end of the placement the successful candidate will return to university to complete thier degree.