Legal Intern / Paralegal Internship

Confidential; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Health Insurance

Generous Life Insurance

Annual holidays

Tax saving pension contribution

Job summary

Gulf Oil invites applications for a Legal Intern / Paralegal Internship in its London hybrid office. This 1-year fixed-term role blends hands-on legal work with essential administration, offering exposure to contracts, governance, compliance and IP across an international business.

The successful candidate will conduct clear legal research, draft briefing notes, maintain trackers, and support cross-functional teams while working with MS Office tools.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Law.
• Excellent legal and regulatory research skills.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently.
• Commercially minded with understanding of how a global business operates.
• Strong communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Excellent organisation and prioritisation to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient in Word, PowerPoint and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Support legal, ethics and compliance work across the business.
• Review, prepare and administer confidentiality, supplier, service and other contracts.
• Maintain contract records, trackers and documentation; highlight key provisions and renewal dates.
• Prepare governance documentation and meeting materials; support board/committee tasks.
• Support records, meetings administration and preparation of briefing materials.

Skills

Legal research

Initiative

Communication

Organisation

Attention to detail

MS Office

Confidentiality

English proficiency

Education

Law degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Legal Intern / Paralegal Internship

Launch your legal career with Gulf on a 1 year fixed-term internship within its international in-house legal team. This varied opportunity blends hands‑on legal work with essential administration, calling for strong research skills, initiative and confidence using Excel, PowerPoint and Word.

If you ve also worked in the following roles, we d also like to hear from you: Legal Assistant, Legal Administrator, Legal Graduate, Corporate Legal Assistant, In‑House Legal Assistant, Legal Operations Assistant, Contracts Administrator, Governance Assistant, Compliance Administrator, Legal Secretary, Company Secretarial Assistant

Benefits include generous health and life insurance and a tax‑saving pension contribution.

SALARY: circa £30,000 per annum per annum + Benefits

LOCATION: Hybrid. Working from the Office in London (SW1 Y) 3 Days per Week (Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday) and 2 Days from Home (Thursday and Friday)

JOB TYPE: 1 Year Fixed Term Internship Contract

JOB OVERVIEW

This is an opportunity to build practical in‑house experience with Gulf, a globally recognised brand with a long heritage and forward‑looking approach. The Legal Intern / Paralegal will support legal, ethics and compliance work across an international business.

Working with experienced colleagues, the Legal Intern / Paralegal will gain exposure to contracts, governance, compliance, intellectual property, company secretarial activity and legal research.

Administration is also important. The Legal Intern / Paralegal will maintain records and trackers, prepare presentations and briefing materials, support meetings and take ownership of defined assignments using initiative and sound judgement.

ABOUT US

Gulf is part of the Hinduja Group, one of the world s largest and most diverse business conglomerates. Since 1912, Gulf has built a globally recognised brand synonymous with quality and performance. Operating across Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the Americas, we continue to strengthen and expand our global footprint through commercial innovation and strategic partnerships.

DUTIES

Your duties as the Legal Intern / Paralegal include:

• Commercial Contract Support: Assisting with reviewing, preparing and administering confidentiality agreements, supplier and service agreements, distribution arrangements and other business contracts
• Contract Records and Follow‑Up: Maintaining contract records, trackers and documentation, highlighting key provisions, obligations, renewal dates and matters requiring action
• Corporate Governance Support: Preparing and organising governance documentation, company records, corporate approvals and meeting materials
• Company Secretarial Administration: Supporting Board and Committee preparation, agendas and meeting minutes, and arranging documents for signature, notarisation and apostille
• Compliance and Risk Support: Assisting with compliance activities, policies, procedures, due diligence documentation and initiatives relating to ethical business practices and risk management
• Legal and Regulatory Research: Researching legal and regulatory developments in the UK and internationally and preparing concise summaries, briefing notes and presentations
• Intellectual Property Support: Assisting with administration and monitoring of the intellectual property portfolio, including trademarks, and support brand‑protection research
• Cross‑Functional Business Support: Working with colleagues across Sales, Marketing, Finance, HR, Procurement and Supply Chain to understand and support legal requirements
• Templates and Resources: Assisting with developing legal templates, guidance materials and internal resources
• Records and Meeting Administration: Attending meetings, taking notes where relevant, maintaining accurate correspondence and documentation, and using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word as required

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

ESSENTIAL

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Law
• Previous legal work experience, internship, placement or relevant commercial experience
• Excellent legal and regulatory research skills with the ability to analyse information and communicate findings clearly and concisely
• Ability to use own initiative, take ownership of tasks and know when to seek guidance
• Commercially minded with an interest in understanding how a global business operates
• Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills for cross‑functional collaboration
• Strong organisation and prioritisation skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and tight deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Collaborative, positive and practical approach to problem‑solving
• Discreet and trustworthy when handling confidential or commercially sensitive information
• Fluent oral and written communication in English

DESIRABLE

• Successful completion of a Legal Practice Course or equivalent
• Interest in international business, manufacturing, automotive, energy or the lubricants sector

BENEFITS

• Generous Health Insurance
• Generous Life Insurance
• Annual holidays
• Tax saving pension contribution

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to accept applications from candidates that require sponsorship

JOB REF: AWDO-C15348

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