Government & Corporate Affairs Graduate Scheme 2026

Legal & Corporate Affairs Graduate Scheme 2026

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We are recruiting for a Graduate to join McLaren Automotive’s Legal and Corporate Affairs team. As a Legal and Corporate Affairs graduate, you will gain practical experience across key areas and support initiatives which will help shape the future of McLaren.

This is a two-year rotational programme (4 x 6-month placements) designed to accelerate your development and understanding of Legal and Corporate Affairs within McLaren. You will work alongside experienced professionals and contribute to meaningful projects.

Please note this is an onsite position.

What You\’ll Do

During your Graduate Scheme, you will work within core areas of Legal and Corporate Affairs, including strategic communication, public affairs, sustainability, risk management, governance and compliance. This role emphasises a focus on External Communications and Corporate Affairs.

Your responsibilities may include:

External Communications:

• Develop and implement external communication strategies to support McLaren’s brand, vision, and objectives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with media representatives and journalists.

Corporate Affairs and Legal:

• Act as a liaison with government agencies, regulatory bodies, and other external stakeholders.
• Assist in managing McLaren’s reputation through proactive stakeholder engagement and issue management.
• Support governance and compliance from within.
• Coordinate corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainability initiatives aligned with the company’s values.

Project Work:

• Be involved in live business projects such as CSR initiatives, Communication and Public Affairs strategy.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments impacting the automotive sector, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Work with stakeholders to understand business needs and identify process enhancements.

What You\’ll Bring

• Currently studying for a degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Law, Public Relations, Business, or a related field
• Achieved, or on track for at least a 2:1 or above
• Strong interpersonal and organisational skills
• High levels of discretion and professionalism when dealing with sensitive information
• Enthusiasm for working in a dynamic environment and learning from experienced professionals
• Some experience with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); any exposure to HR systems is a plus

You must also bring a passion for cars, and a desire to work at the cutting edge of the automotive industry within our Legal business area

Personal Attributes:

We’re looking for motivated individuals with a passion for people and a desire to learn. The most desirable traits include:

• Empathy and professionalism – trusted to handle sensitive topics with care
• Curiosity – eager to understand what drives performance, culture, and engagement
• Adaptability – comfortable learning new systems and adjusting to changing priorities
• Collaboration – enjoys working with others to solve problems and support projects
• Attention to detail – accurate and thorough in communication and administration
• Initiative – proactive in taking ownership of tasks and seeing them through
• Communication skills – clear and confident when sharing ideas or presenting updates
• Passion for people – a genuine interest in supporting others and building a better workplace

What We\’ll Do for You

We offer a wide – ranging benefits package, which includes:

• 25 days’ holiday, plus bank holiday. Annual buy & sell up to five days
• Enhanced company pension scheme
• Discretionary annual bonus award
• Private medical insurance and health cash plan
• Life assurance benefit
• Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping
• A range of wellbeing initiatives, such as employee assistance programme and free financial & mortgage advice
• Opportunities to experience our fantastic cars

Who Are We?

No restraints. No limitations. We don’t simply push boundaries. We completely rethink them. McLaren Automotive exists to create breath-taking performance road cars.

It takes a community to do what we do. A diverse group of people with many areas of expertise, united by their passion to deliver visionary products and set new benchmarks.

McLaren Automotive commits to equal opportunity for all. Diversity, Equality and Inclusion is at the heart of our impact, it drives our innovation and enables us to truly create something special. Join us on our journey.

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