Legal Internship Maidenhead 2023

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About the Team

Adobe’s Legal department is looking for an intern to join the EMEA Legal team for 3 months in the summer of 2023. This intern-level position will be based in the UK and will work on a broad range of business matters requiring legal support. The successful candidate will be exposed to a diverse range of legal issues and will have the opportunity to gain experience with a variety of agreements and projects.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an encouraging, creative and above all, friendly, legal department in a company that values it employees, a work/life balance, and diversity and inclusion.

What You’ll Do

• Work with the EMEA Legal team supporting a broad variety of legal work including software licensing, procurement, professional services, intellectual property, privacy and legal research assignments.
• Work in collaboration with legal counsel to review and draft confidentiality agreements, statements of work, procurement services agreements, RFP/RFI documentation, and related activities for the support of these and other transactions.
• Cooperating and working closely with other legal team members in Maidenhead, Dublin, Paris, Munich, Stockholm and Bucharest and Brazil.
• Collaborate and work closely with other teams in Adobe such as Sales, Finance, Procurement, Marketing, Engineering, and Business Unit teams as needed to support revenue-generating transactions and address corporate policies/processes and legal issues as they arise.
• Work on project assignments based on the training that will be provided by Adobe.

What you Need to Succeed

• Currently working towards a Bachelor of Laws degree and able to work for a 12-week period over summer
• Affinity for technology-related issues and commercial contracts.
• Broad knowledge of legal processes and terminology, conduct basic legal research.
• Proficient use of MS office applications; comfortable using technology in general, and easily able to learn and successfully use multiple software systems and applications.
• Possess the ability to compose correspondence and draft legal documents in an organized manner and using clear and concise language.
• Attention to detail; a positive, problem-solving, business-focused attitude; exercise of good judgment and the ability to prioritize substantial workload in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills whether with co-workers, vendors or customers alike, and a dedication to customer service.
• Proficient English. Ability to speak another EU language being a distinct advantage.
• High degree of flexibility and ability to adapt quickly.
• Good sense of humour!

What to Expect from the Recruitment Process

All applications will be reviewed after the close date, so please don’t panic if you don’t hear from us straight away! Our selection process typically consists of three stages as follows:

• Online application
• 15-minute telephone interview with one of our University Recruiters
• Interview(s) with the hiring manager or team, or an Assessment Day. Either would be virtual (via MS Teams)

When you join Adobe, you can look forward to collaborating with the most genuine people in the industry, working on projects with real purpose, and having immense pride in the products we create and the customers we support. You will also be surrounded by colleagues who are committed to helping each other grow through our unique Check-In approach where ongoing feedback flows freely.

Adobe is an equal opportunity employer. We hire talented individuals, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, cultural background or religious beliefs. We know that when our employees feel appreciated and included, they can be more creative, innovative and successful. This is what it means to be Adobe For All. Learn more about our vision here.

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