Graduate Legal Internship - French Speaking

Graduate Legal Internship - French Speaking

Job Summary: Join Disney for a challenging and rewarding 12 month graduate internship!

During this internship you will work side by side with industry leaders in our London Hammersmith office, 4 days a week, with either a Monday or Friday working from home. You will support the distribution of Disney's movies, TV series, channels, and Disney+ streaming service, drafting, reviewing contracts, and providing general commercial legal support for the Disney Entertainment distribution business. Your work will largely involve supporting lawyers on distribution to French clients, while also gaining experience on other territories.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review contracts related to content distribution.
• Perform legal review of distribution agreements and related documents.
• Administer contracts and provide general commercial legal support for the Disney Entertainment distribution business.
• Assist lawyers working on distribution to French clients and support other territories.

Eligibility and Requirements

• Must be a law graduate (French or English law) or have completed the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL).
• Must be native French speaker or fluent in French.
• Must have the right to work in the UK already in place.
• Must demonstrate a real passion for a career in the legal profession; suitable for recent graduates preparing for the SQE in the UK or equivalent qualification in France.
• Strong interest in a future career in the legal profession.
• Attention to detail and ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to communicate with people at all levels in a professional and mature manner.
• Ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines and undertake various administrative duties.
• Strong MS Office skills.
• Available to start at the beginning of September 2026.

Benefits

• Exposure to a wide range of matters across Disney Entertainment distribution business (licensing of content, channels, Disney+ and general commercial in house legal work).
• Opportunity for ownership of discreet legal projects.
• Operational and administrative skills development.
• Training and mentorship from an experienced in house legal team who work across multiple lines of Disney business.
• Constructive on the job training and company wide learning and development initiatives.
• Free access to Disney employee resource groups.
• Annual salary of £30,000 with 25 days' holiday (plus bank holidays).
• Disney discounts on designated products, resort food & beverage, and ticketing.

The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to be a diverse workforce and provide reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. Please contact us to request accommodation.