Legal and Compliance 12 Month Placement/Internship

Job description

Job Number

2720990

Business

GE Corporate

Business Segment

Corporate Human Resources

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Posted Position Title

Legal and Compliance 12 Month Placement/Internship

Career Level

Co-op/Intern

Function

Legal

Function Segment

Administration and Support

Location(s) Where Opening Is Available

United Kingdom

Relocation Assistance

No

Role Summary/Purpose

GE Interns are our future leaders. Its how we get to know you and how you get to know us. At GE, you'll do real work with real business leaders in an atmosphere that will challenge you and support your development.

Essential Responsibilities

Over your 12 month internship you'll work in a Legal & Compliance business environment gaining invaluable skills and experience. The opportunities available will cover all aspects of legal support from intellectual property (IP) protection to corporate governance and compliance. You could be looking at third party agreements, mergers and acquisitions, regulatory and compliance, trade controls, monitoring changes in law and its impact on the business and providing general legal support.

You will be guided by structured goals & objectives and will have responsibility to deliver on inspiring projects. We will support you throughout the year to ensure you make the best of your GE experience. Your manager will offer coaching and mentoring, and the Company will provide the opportunity to connect with other interns across the UK.

• Our internships will start between mid-June to August 2017 for a duration of 12 months.

•We are currently advertising multiple
internship opportunities within the UK, including: Amersham
(closest to Buckinghamshire), Cheltenham (closest to Birmingham), London and
Manchester. Roles in other locations may become available in the
near future, and if you are flexible in terms of location, you are still
encouraged to apply!

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• Please note that if your skills or experience could be suitable for other internship opportunities we will also consider you for these without you needing to submit a further application.

• The closing date for applications is the 30th January 2017. However we review all applications on a rolling basis and therefore advise you to apply as soon as possible. We will close our vacancies to new applicants once the requirements have been filled.

• We are able to offer internships across all GE businesses and as such, our Internship Recruitment Team will provide further information on available industries and locations during the hiring process.

Desired profile

Qualifications/Requirements

• Currently studying towards a Legal related degree – penultimate/final year
• Enthusiasm and interest for the functional area applied for
• Able to take ownership for projects and work to time limits
• Analytical
• Problem solver
• Clear communication
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Ability to work as part of a team

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, non-EU/EEA candidates may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled EU/EEA candidate is available to take up the post, as the employing body is unlikely, in these circumstances, to satisfy the Resident Labour Market Test. For further information please visit the UK Border Agency website

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas-immigration/working

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Desired Characteristics

• Able to roll up your sleeves and get involved in challenging projects
• Well organized administration skills
• Inspired and curious
• Reliability and dependability