Legal Intern / Paralegal Internship

GULF; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Health Insurance

Generous Life Insurance

Annual holidays

Tax saving pension contribution

Job summary

Gulf offers a 1-year fixed-term internship within its international in-house legal team in London. The role blends hands-on legal work with essential administration, requiring strong research skills and confidence using Excel, PowerPoint and Word.

You will gain exposure to contracts, governance, compliance, IP and company secretarial activities while supporting cross-functional teams and maintaining records and briefing materials.

Qualifications

• Degree in Law and prior legal work experience.
• Strong 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.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing, preparing and administering confidentiality agreements, supplier and service agreements, and other business contracts.
• Maintaining contract records, trackers and documentation, highlighting provisions and renewal dates.
• Preparing governance documentation, company records and meeting materials.
• Supporting Board and Committee preparation, agendas and minutes, and arranging documents for signature.
• Assisting with compliance activities, policies, procedures, due diligence and risk management initiatives.
• Conducting legal and regulatory research in the UK and internationally with concise summaries.
• Assisting with administration of IP portfolio including trademarks and brand-protection research.
• Collaborating with Sales, Marketing, Finance, HR, Procurement and Supply Chain to understand and support legal requirements.
• Developing legal templates and internal resources.
• Attending meetings and using Excel, PowerPoint and Word as required.

Skills

Legal research

English proficiency

Initiative

Attention to detail

Communication

Organization

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Law degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

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 £30,000per annum per annum + Benefits

LOCATION:

Hybrid. Working from the Office in London (SW1Y) 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