Industrial Placement - Legal

Bentleycareers; Crewe; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting salary £25,500

Mentorship program

35 days holiday incl. bank holidays

10% pension contribution

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Bentley is offering an Industrial Placement in Crewe for students on track to achieve a 2:1 in Law or Legal studies. You will gain hands-on experience in Bentley’s legal department, engaging with senior leaders and contributing to important documents and strategic meetings.

You will develop your presentation and communication skills, participate in diverse rotations across the business, and benefit from a supportive Early Careers team and mentorship. Hybrid working arrangement in Crewe.

Qualifications

• On track to achieve a 2:1 in Law or Legal degree.
• Excellent PowerPoint skills required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Problem solving and adaptability are essential.
• Demonstrable examples of taking a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Contributing to continuous improvement projects.
• Legal research and preparation of summaries for new case law and legislation.
• Managing Legal documentation and support for the Company Secretary.
• Preparing reports for Board meetings.
• Communicating business updates across the function.

Skills

PowerPoint

Communication

Problem solving

Proactive approach

Education

Law or Legal degree (on track for 2:1)

Job description

Start Date: Monday 16thAugust 2027 - Friday 4thAugust 2028
Location: Based in Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 3PL.

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Entry Requirements: See ‘What we’re looking for’ section

As part of Bentley’s annual Early Careers intake, you’ll join a community of around 93 trainees including Industrial Placements, Graduates, and Apprentices.

• Opportunities to participate in charity events, community projects, and social committees
• Masterclasses, development workshops, and social events
• Inclusivity networks and peer support groups
• Placements and rotations across different areas of the business that interest you

About the role:

As an Industrial Placement Student at Bentley, you will play a key part in Bentley’s journey to extraordinary vehicles for our customers. Based out of our state-of-the-art headquarters in Crewe, you will:

• Gain first hand experience of how a legal department supports Bentley,
• Have exposure to senior members of the business,
• Develop your presentation and communication skills,
• Influence all levels of the business,
• Diversify your skills and experience

Your main responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Contributing to continuous improvement projects,
• Legal research and preparation of summaries for a new case law and legislation,
• Managing Legal documentation and support for the Company Secretary,
• Preparing reports for Board meetings,
• Communicating business updates across the function.

About the Department:

Legal specifically supports all functions across Bentley Motors worldwide and is essential to delivering the corporate strategy. This placement also offers you the chance to support the Technical Assistant of the Finance & IT Member of Board which includes planning functional events, communicating strategic information across the company and analysing & preparing data for board meetings.

What we are looking for:

The successful candidates will be on track to achieve a 2:1 in the following degrees: Legal or Law degree subject.

Skills required for the role:

• Advanced Microsoft PowerPoint skills,
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills,
• Problem solving skills and adaptability,
• Demonstrable examples of taking a proactive approach.

What we offer:

As an Industrial Placement you will have access to the following benefits:

• A starting salary of £25,500
• Support from our Early Careers team and 121 manager mentorship
• 35 days’ holiday inclusive of bank holidays
• 10% pension contribution with life assurance benefits
• Learning and development opportunities

Right To Work:

To be eligible for an Early Careers programme you must have a legal right to work in the UK for the duration of the placement or graduate scheme. We welcome students who have Settled Status, a Tier 4 Visa, or a Graduate Visa. We are unable to offer sponsorship for our Early Careers positions.

#BelongingAtBentley

Motivated to be the most diverse, inclusive luxury car company, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all individuals are respected, valued, and empowered.

We firmly believe in equal opportunities for all, helping all colleagues thrive as their authentic selves and reach their highest potential. We believe that everyone, regardless of their background or beliefs, belongs at Bentley. Everyone is entitled to respect and dignity and we positively celebrate the differences between people.

Working at Bentley

To learn more about what life is like working at Bentley, and our assessment process view our Candidate Pack here.