Legal Intern

On-site in London·Full-time·Added yesterday (last checked 3 Nov)

DP World

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Work mode: On-site, London
Contract: Full-time

Skills

This job advert was originally written in Romanian.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

The chance to enter an international and dynamic working environment, to learn directly from our experts, and to acquire real skills under their continuous guidance.
The opportunity to apply your theoretical knowledge to real projects and to better understand the legal advisor profession.
Mentors who teach you "from real life," not just from theory.
A paid internship contract in accordance with current legislation - specifically with an allowance equivalent to the national gross minimum wage - for a maximum duration of 5 months, at 32 working hours/week. To meet these 32 working hours/week, your schedule will consist of 4 working days/week full-time - 8 hours per day, with a 30-minute lunch break included.
Official proof of your experience at the end of the program, represented by an internship certificate.
An objective evaluation of the work performed within our organization, showing you where you excel and what you can further improve.

The role

DP World, the global leader in the transport and logistics market managing over 10% of global trade flow, offers you the chance to take your first step towards a career with real impact.

The dynamic team at the Constanța South Container Terminal presents the opportunity for an internship program within the Legal department.

If you want to transform theory into real experience and discover what it looks like to work in a global, complex, and constantly evolving company, this opportunity is ideal for you!

What you'll do

A day in the life of an intern involves

Direct involvement in department activities: you will monitor national, European, and international legislative changes, identifying and summarizing regulations relevant to the company's activities - you will develop your skills in legislative interpretation and legal risk anticipation.
Supporting daily legal activities through the preparation, drafting, and verification of contracts, powers of attorney, letters, and other internal or external documents - you will develop your skills in legal drafting, precision, and attention to detail.
Contributing to the management of legal documents, including scanning and uploading them into the company's IT systems - you will develop your skills in efficient database management and use of IT systems.
Verifying the status of contracts in progress and helping to maintain accurate and up-to-date records - you will develop your organizational, deadline-tracking and deadline-meeting skills.
Collaborating with colleagues from various departments, providing legal support and contributing to compliance with current legislative provisions - you will develop your skills in legal communication adapted for non-legal audiences and cross-functional collaboration.
Participating in real projects and practical activities, gaining experience in both legal consultancy and the field of litigation.
Preparing a monthly report on activities performed, including observations, conclusions, and suggestions for improvement - you will develop your skills in analytical thinking, self-evaluation, and continuous improvement.

You are a good fit if

You are a student, master's student, or recent graduate, ideally in the field of Law/Public Administration, and motivated to learn how things work in an international company.
You are a dynamic, responsible, and results-oriented person.
You want to transform your observational skills into a professional superpower.
You have a positive, open attitude and a contagious energy that you are ready to apply to daily challenges alongside our team, contributing with ideas and solutions.
You have the ability to integrate quickly, and you enjoy being exposed to different mindsets and collaborating with diverse teams.\
You have an authentic enthusiasm for learning from our mentors and applying new knowledge.
You consider yourself flexible and adaptable to new or unforeseen situations.
You have at least a good level of English and can contribute to activities of a regional nature.
You know how to use the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and wish to develop your presentation skills.
You have proven experience in extracurricular/volunteer activities (with supporting documents) - a valuable plus!

Compensation

DP World offers interesting and challenging roles within a growing international organization. We strive to hire and develop the right people, locally and globally, stimulating personal growth and self-development in an informal atmosphere. We offer a market-competitive compensation package.

About DP World

Trade is vital to the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make global trade work better, changing what is possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.

With a dedicated, diverse, and professional team of over 115,000 employees, representing 160 nationalities from 78 countries across six continents, DP World pushes the boundaries of trade towards smoother, future-ready supply chains.

We rapidly transform and integrate our businesses - Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics, and Technology - uniting global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger and more efficient supply chain solutions, changing the way the world trades.

Moreover, we reshape the future through investment in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we are at the forefront of disruptive technologies, leading the sector toward better ways of trading, minimizing disruptions from the production line to the customer's door.

DP World's mission is to transcend borders and build bridges between all nations and cultures - not just through what we do, but through how we act.

We are dedicated to creating a culture where every person feels respected, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential. We believe that embracing diversity and inclusion drives innovation and growth, helping us connect people, businesses, and societies. Free minds and different perspectives change the world, and together we can change what is possible.

WE MAKE TRADE WORK
TO CHANGE WHAT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE WHOLE WORLD.