Octopus in Colour Internship 2026 - Legal
Posted 4 hours 2 minutes ago by Octopus Group
At Octopus Energy, our mission is to drive the global renewable revolution and make green energy affordable for all. We need a team that represents everyone. Black professionals make up less than 2% of the energy workforce, a significant under representation compared to the UK's ethnic composition.
We are committed to promoting equality. This internship is an important step in fostering greater diversity and inclusiveness in our business and industry.
Location: London office
Duration: Full time, 6 July - 28 August 2026
Pay: £28,000 pro rata
Application deadline: 27 April 2026
The Legal team supports the Octopus Energy Generation business across a wide range of legal and commercial matters, including contracts, transactions, and corporate governance. Working closely with stakeholders across the company, the team ensures that legal processes are well structured, efficient, and aligned with business objectives. The team is collaborative, fast paced and solutions driven, providing critical support on a variety of high impact projects.
What you'll haveAs a Legal Intern, you will gain hands on experience working with a dynamic in house legal team. You will assist with contract management, transactional work and corporate governance processes, while developing key skills in document review, stakeholder communication and legal project support. This role is ideal for someone who is detail oriented, proactive and eager to learn about legal operations in the commercial renewable sector.
Skills we're on the look out for- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- The ability to take responsibility for tasks and work proactively
- A team player mindset and willingness to speak up with opinions
- The ability to summarise complex information in a clear and digestible way
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
- No law degree required, but prior legal experience (internships, coursework or administrative roles) is beneficial