Job Title: Legal Intern
Location: [UK / Remote]
Hours: 20+ hours per week
About the Organization:
We are a profitable, fast-growing global entrepreneurial enterprise headquartered in North America, with operations in Europe and Asia. Our proprietary platform provides products and solutions to major enterprise-level customers and is currently expanding into the SME and retail markets.
Position Overview:
The Legal Intern will support our global team by assisting with commercial and regulatory legal matters across multiple jurisdictions. The intern will work directly with senior counsel. This role offers hands-on exposure to a variety of commercial contracts, compliance operations, and governance frameworks in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in drafting and reviewing commercial agreements, NDAs, revenue-sharing arrangements, service provider contracts, operational MOUs, and other partner-facing documentation.
- Maintain contract repositories, version-control systems, and intake processes to track obligations, renewal cycles, termination rights, payment structures, and compliance approvals.
- Conduct structured legal and regulatory research covering UK and international commercial and company law, employment law, data protection (UK GDPR and global privacy rules), and other applicable regulatory frameworks.
- Produce clear research notes and summaries that help internal teams understand and apply legal requirements.
- Support legal intake and triage by logging requests, assessing priorities, coordinating feedback cycles, and ensuring alignment between internal teams and external partners.
- Assist in preparing for negotiations by identifying key terms, deviations from internal standards, and operational risks.
- Support compliance initiatives, including policy updates, vendor due diligence, KYC/AML-aligned partner checks, DPIA preparation, risk assessments, and data governance documentation.
Qualifications:
- Enrolled in or recently graduated from a UK law degree or conversion course.
- Experience in commercial, regulatory, or technology-enabled legal practice.
- Strong analytical skills and excellent written communication.
- High attention to detail and discretion in handling sensitive information.
- Ability to work across multiple workstreams in a fast-paced, internationally distributed environment.
Opportunities & Development:
- Gain exposure to global commercial operations, multi-jurisdictional contracts, and entrepreneurial business structures.
- Work closely with senior counsel to develop practical commercial and regulatory legal experience.
- Structured supervision, mentorship, and professional development within a dynamic, fast-growing organization.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected factor.
Legal Intern in Basildon employer: Plastic Bank
As a Legal Intern at our dynamic and rapidly expanding global enterprise, you will thrive in a supportive work culture that values innovation and collaboration. With hands-on exposure to diverse legal matters and direct mentorship from senior counsel, this role offers exceptional opportunities for professional growth and development. Our flexible remote working options ensure a healthy work-life balance, making us an excellent employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding experiences in the legal field.
