8-month Graduate Legal Internship
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10141757 Location London, United Kingdom Business The Walt Disney Company (Corporate) Date posted Feb. 05, 2026Job Summary:
Kick-start your legal career now! We’re hiring for our 8-month Graduate Internship, starting immediately.
You will get the chance to work side by side with industry leaders, immersing yourself in the world-renowned family of our brands while building lasting connections.
You’ll be involved in supporting Disney Entertainment Distribution ranging from Disney’s movies, TV series, television channels, and the ever-expanding Disney+. Your contribution will be key to delivering Disney's storytelling to diverse audiences globally.
Over the 8-months, you will get the opportunity to:
Hone your legal skills by drafting documents and conducting legal reviews.
Dive into legal research, staying ahead of industry trends and ensuring compliance with regulations.
Learn the intricacies of contract management and administration, developing a keen eye for detail.
Contribute to the success of your department teams through diverse legal tasks, gaining a holistic understanding of commercial legal operations.
This role will be based in our London Hammersmith office, 4 days a week, with either a Monday or Friday working from home.
Values
You’ll join a team grounded in our Disney values — acting with Integrity, welcoming everyone through Inclusion, embracing boundless Creativity, working together through Collaboration and caring deeply for our Community. These values shape how we work and how we support one another every day.
Eligibility
Must be a law graduate or have completed the GDL
Must have the right to work in the UK already in place
Must be available to start immediately
Must demonstrate a real passion for a career in the legal profession; this opportunity will suit someone who is looking to gain some professional experience ahead of completing the SQE in the UK
Requirements
A strong interest in a future career in the legal profession
Attention to detail and the 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 with immediate effect
Why should you join us?
Develop your workplace skills and experience and help build the foundations of your future legal career
Opportunity for ownership of legal projects
Operational and administrative skills development
Training and mentorship from an experienced in-house legal team who work across multiple lines of business
Constructive on-the-job training as well as companywide learning and development initiatives
Learn how decisions and actions are made within a global business environment he opportunity to find creative and new solutions to support the in-house legal team to deliver the best support across multiple lines of Disney business
Take on real responsibility and become an essential part of an encouraging team
Have the support and network of a large community of interns
Access to join and support our Employee Resource Groups ranging from WOMEN @ Disney, Disney DIVERSITY, Disney PRIDE, our disability & neurodiversity focused group - ENABLED, and our Mental Health & Wellbeing Group – TRUST
Annual salary of £30,000 with 25 days’ holiday (plus bank holidays) which will be pro rata
Discounts & Perks: You are entitled to discounts on designated Disney products, resort food & beverage and ticketing
Access to free support services including Unmind, the mental wellbeing app
Opportunity to select eye care and flu vouchers
Interested?
Before applying we would strongly encourage you to read our hints and tips so you can set yourself up for success and learn more about the recruitment process. Please check out our guide here:
You will need to apply with your CV and cover letter via the link on this page. Please note, applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
For your cover letter we will be looking for approximately 400 words and looking to understand the following areas:
1. Why have you chosen Disney?
2. Why have you chosen this graduate internship?
3. Why should Disney consider you for this graduate internship?
The application deadline is midnight on Thursday 19th February 2026 however, if we receive a high volume of applications we may close the role before this date, therefore we strongly advise you to apply early.
Once we have received your application, we will be in contact to let you know more about the blended online assessment.
Should you need to reach out to us regarding potential support in the recruitment process, for example to discuss what adjustments you might require, then please drop us an email in advance to Recruitment.London@disney.com and we will happily pick up a conversation on this.
About The Walt Disney Company (Corporate):
At Disney Corporate you can see how the businesses behind the Company’s powerful brands come together to create the most innovative, far-reaching and admired entertainment company in the world. As a member of a corporate team, you’ll work with world-class leaders driving the strategies that keep The Walt Disney Company at the leading edge of entertainment. See and be seen by other innovative thinkers as you enable the greatest storytellers in the world to create memories for millions of families around the globe.
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with The Walt Disney Company Limited, which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Company (Corporate).
The Walt Disney Company Limited is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion or belief, sex, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, disability or pregnancy or maternity. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.