Legal Intern

What you'll do (the role)

An opportunity for a final year law student, law graduate, or non law graduate who has completed the GDL or passed SQE1 to join a fast paced and dynamic in house legal team.

The Details

Duration: 1 June - 21 August 2026 (12 weeks)

Location: London (Hybrid Working - 3 days per week in office)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Providing general support on the day to day business of the wider legal team (Development & Transactions, Projects, Finance and Corporate/Commercial) and liaising with internal stakeholders as and when required
• Attending weekly team meetings discussing legal team news and developments, the status and progress of transactions and other internal workstreams
• Assisting with the legal review and preparation of contracts and ancillary documents (e.g. board resolutions) for the different departments in the legal team. Examples include intercompany loan agreements, non disclosure agreements, consultancy agreements, commercial contracts, transaction documents, construction agreements, etc.
• Assisting with contract signing process and other required formalities
• Assisting with the development of internal precedents and knowledge
• Legal writing and research and preparation of memos
• Undertaking any other related duties as may be required

Knowledge

• Either: Final year law student or law graduate (LLB/BA degree in law)
• Non law degree graduate who has passed the GDL or SQE1
• An interest in and general understanding of renewables and solar energy
• Familiarity with English law, legal procedures and standards
• Broad knowledge of day to day operations of an in house legal team and legal processes
• Good Microsoft Office knowledge
• An interest in AI tools and their practical application within an in house legal context
• Excellent interpersonal, written/verbal communication and organisation skills and record keeping
• A proactive and 'can do' attitude and strong willingness to learn
• Attention to detail and a focus on delivering work to a high standard
• Team player, working collaboratively with members of the legal team and internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to understand and contribute to the objectives of the legal team as well as all other business units within Lightsource bp
• Ability to work well under pressure and to manage conflicting deadlines

Benefits

Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits including annual bonus, retention bank, health insurance, pension and other local benefits.