Paralegal Intern
Warwick, GB, CV34 5YA
Paralegal Intern
Salary: £21,500
Location: Warwick Head Office
12-month placement (29th June 2026- 9th July 2027)
Working Hours: 37.5 hours a week Monday- Friday. 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays.
Current degree requirements:
- Studying for a qualifying law degree (LLB).
- 2 years completed – placement between 2nd & 3rd study years.
- Academic grades on track for a First or High 2:1 in their chosen studies.
Volvo Financial Services (VFS) is a global company and in the UK employs over 90 people. We provide financial services to the truck, bus and coach and construction. With Volvo Financial Services, you will be part of a global and diverse team providing expert financial services and solutions to customers and dealers in support of the Volvo Group’s sales.
As a paralegal intern, you will be working on various projects within different areas of law as well as assisting the Legal Counsel with regular team responsibilities.
Your responsibilities:
- Reviewing and updating contractual templates to reflect changes in legislation.
- Assisting with drafting commercial contracts.
- Identifying and implementing necessary changes in business processes to reflect regulatory change.
- Drafting Internal policy documentation, briefing notes, and training materials to educate the business on legal issues.
- Carrying out Due diligence and taking steps to mitigate risk, as part of the compliance function.
- Participation in additional stand-alone team projects.
- Any other duties that may be reasonably requested by your manager.
- Conducting legal research and presenting findings clearly and concisely.
What’s in it for you?
- Professional growth and development: Unlock your potential through various training and development opportunities.
- Pension scheme: Matched up to 5% of your salary, including death in service cover.
- Medical Insurance: Medical insurance coverage is provided by Bupa.
- Employee Assistance Programme: Take advantage of our wellness, mindfulness, and counselling services.
- Discounts on various purchases: Enjoy savings on shopping vouchers, cinema tickets, holidays, and travel.
- Fitness perks: Access MyGymDiscounts and MyActiveDiscounts. Make use of our on-site gym.
- Other benefits include Dental insurance, a Cycle-to-work scheme, and Eyecare vouchers.
Who are you?
We want a team player with high attention to detail, reliability, and adaptability. You possess advanced communication and multitasking skills, along with proficiency in Office 365 and proficient in written/spoken English. You are motivated and willing to learn, develop, and contribute quickly, demonstrating independence in your work. We need someone with strong analytical skills, who can be organised and proactive with their planning and prioritisation. You must have a growth mindset and a ‘can do’ attitude.
Apply now to start your Volvo Group journey and be part of a team that recognises and values differences while providing an environment for your personal and professional growth. If this isn't the role for you, share it with a friend. Alternatively, we have a range of other internships on our website that may be suitable.
This is a 1-year placement between 2nd and 3rd year of your degree. We can’t accept those who have completed their degree.
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Who we are and what we believe in
We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.
Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment.
At Volvo Financial Services, we are working together to shape the world we want to live in. As the captive finance arm of the Volvo Group, VFS provides financial services and solutions that meet the needs of our customers’ evolving business. Through our dedication to innovation, we support society in its adoption of sustainable transport and equipment solutions. VFS is headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, and serves Volvo Group customers and dealers in more than 50 markets.
What’s in it for you?
We offer a solid and competitive package of compensation and benefits, plus you will enjoy a diverse working environment with a culture of care and inclusion. As an investment, we support your personal development and growth to achieve your career aspirations. Volvo Financial Services is an on-site business and we understand that you might need occasional or temporary flexibility, which your leader is equipped to manage and fits well to our culture, as being together enables us to build upon our innovative and collaborative culture, as well as develop you for continued success.