Legal Intern

ADP; Staines-upon-Thames; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Private medical insurance

Excellent pension scheme

Discount portal

Life assurance cover

Employee Assistance Program

Company social events

Job summary

ADP’s Internship Programme is now live in the UK. We’re seeking a placement-year student to join a 12-month paid legal internship in August 2027 at our Staines office. The role is hybrid with 3 days in the office and 2 days from home, starting 30th August 2027.

You will gain hands-on experience, mentorship, and exposure to corporate law. ADP supports career growth, inclusion, and a collaborative culture while offering comprehensive benefits and real-world responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Interest in law and the legal sector.
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment.
• Proactive and detail-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Assist on strategic legal projects within the department.
• Learn data privacy law and its impact on customers and ADP.
• Draft letters to customers on various matters.
• Review contracts and understand key terms and enforcement.
• Observe how ADP's legal department operates globally and locally.
• Contribute to incident management and root-cause analysis documents.
• Prepare training for parts of the business on legal and commercial matters.
• Support finance and credit control on debt collection matters and cash flow.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

MS Office

Willingness to learn

Education

Law student (placement year)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

ADP’S Internship Programme is now live! We’re looking for enthusiastic students undertaking a placement year degree to join us for a 12-month paid legal internship in August 2027.

* Are you ready to join a company where you can kickstart your career and gain practical experience?

* Do you have an interest in law and the legal sector?

* Are you looking for an inclusive environment with a culture of collaboration and belonging?

Location: Our Staines Office – 2 Causeway Park, The Causeway, Staines-Upon-Thames, TW18 3BF United Kingdom

Hybrid working: 3 days in office & 2 days from home

Start date: 30th August 2027

What's our secret to success? Well, that's easy. People like you. As part of the UK Internship Programme, your goal is simple: learn as much as possible in 1 year. We'll set you up with all the tools, knowledge, and people you need to have a successful year in industry. Offering you valuable insight and real-world experience to help unlock your strengths and focus your career aspirations.

If you are looking to explore the world of corporate law and build real-life experience this internship is for you. You will have the support of your team and a dedicated mentor, balanced with the hands-on practice necessary to support your future career ambitions.

THINGS YOU'LL DO:

Get involved with strategic projects which the legal department is working on

Learn about data privacy law and how it impacts customers and ADP itself

Write letters to customers on a variety of matters

Review contracts and understand the key important terms of those contracts and how they can be enforced

Understand how any legal department organises itself globally and in country

Incident management and the process of dealing with incidents within any business and work on root cause analysis documents

Prepare training for parts of the business on legal and commercial matters

Work with finance and credit control on debt collection matters understanding cash flow, customer insolvencies and company changes

Understand some of the regulatory framework around a business

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills particularly written communication

Experience with Microsoft Office particularly Microsoft Word and PowerPoint

Willing to learn

Positive and determined attitude

High attention to detail

If your application is successful you will be invited for a telephone interview to discuss your skills and interest for the role. If successful after this you will be invited for a face to face interview at our Staines office along with a final stage interview with our Legal Director.

25 days holiday

Flexible benefits – private medical insurance, excellent pension scheme, subsidized gyms, employee discount portal, life assurance cover, annual kids pass membership and many more

Employee Assistance Program

Company social events

YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE BECAUSE YOU CAN:

Be yourself in a culture that values equity, inclusion, and belonging and creates a safe space for diverse perspectives and insights.

Belong by joining one of nine Business Resource Groups to connect globally with networks and allies who share common interests and experiences.

Grow your career in an agile, fast-paced environment with plenty of opportunities to progress.

Continuously learn through ongoing training, development, and mentorship opportunities.

Be your healthiest. Best-in-class benefits start on Day 1 because healthy associates are happy ones.

Focus on your mental health and well-being. We’re here to provide exceptional service to our clients, and none of that happens without each of us taking care of ourselves and being there for one another.

Join a company committed to giving back and generating a lasting, positive impact upon the communities in which we work and live.

Get paid to pay it forward. Company-paid time off for volunteering for causes you care about.

A little about ADP:

We are a comprehensive global provider of cloud-based human capital management (HCM) solutions that unite HR, payroll, talent, time, tax and benefits administration and a leader in business outsourcing services, analytics, and compliance expertise. We believe our people make all the difference in cultivating a down-to-earth culture that embraces our core values, welcomes ideas, encourages innovation, and values belonging. We've received recognition for our work by many esteemed organizations, learn more at ADP Awards and Recognition (https://www.adp.com/about-adp/awards-and-recognition.aspx) .

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at ADP:

ADP is committed to an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace, and is further committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic including: race, color, genetic information, creed, national origin, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful alien status, ancestry, age, marital status, protected veteran status or disability. Hiring decisions are based upon ADP’s operating needs, and applicant merit including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, ability, availability, cooperation, and job performance.

Ethics at ADP:

ADP has a long, proud history of conducting business with the highest ethical standards and full compliance with all applicable laws. We also expect our people to uphold our values with the highest level of integrity and behave in a manner that fosters an honest and respectful workplace. Click https://jobs.adp.com/life-at-adp/ to learn more about ADP’s culture and our full set of values.