Legal Intern

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 September 2026.

 

* 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: 1st September 2026

 

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.

 

Benefits:

• 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 backand 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.