Volvo Ignition Programme Legal Assistant

Whats in it for you

People are at the heart of our business. We want you to innovate challenge and build a future career at Volvo return we offer a salary of 25353.25 per annum flexible working hours plus some hybrid working based on the team structure and 22 days annual leave plus 4 fixed and 4 flexible bank holidays which you can use to support your personal beliefs at any time of the year. Health & wellbeing initiatives charitable giving days alongside personal growth and career development addition we offer a fast-track opportunity at the end of your qualification into key business areas and access to ongoing support from industry-leading experts backed by continual learning opportunities.

What youll do

During your Ignition programme you will provide support to subject matter experts within the team as they make key strategic decisions that will shape the future of Volvo Car UK. Youll contribute significantly to the success and future of the brand by delivering fresh ideas and viewpoints and challenging current assumptions to meet the needs of future customers so an innovative mindset is essential. We are currently recruiting for an organised ambitious and driven 12-month Legal Assistant within our fast-paced Legal Team to join us from Summer 2026.

Reporting to our Legal Director this role offers practical realworld experience within an inhouse legal team exposure to a wide range of commercial legal matters the development of professional workplace skills insight into how law supports business operations and strategy and mentoring from experienced legal professionals.

You will gain valuable skills and experience in key aspects of the legal department including;

Supporting the review drafting and organisation of commercial contracts (such as supplier customer confidentiality and service agreements)
Conducting legal research on a variety of issues including contract commercial and competition law data protection regulatory matters litigation and corporate governance
Assisting with contract management processes including maintaining records and tracking key contractual obligations
Supporting compliance activities policies and internal procedures including the Code of Conduct
Helping prepare internal guidance notes and training materials for the business
Assisting with company secretarial and governance activities where appropriate
Liaising with internal stakeholders to gather information and support legal queries
Providing general administrative and organisational support to the legal team

Do you fit the profile

You will have a real interest in legal advice and this is managed in a commercial setting along with the curiosity to understand Operational challenges and deliver innovative solutions. To be successful in this role you will have:

Recently completed a law degree (LLB or equivalent)
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Good organisational skills with attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
Interest in commercial and inhouse legal work
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word Excel Outlook)
Professional reliable and discreet when handling confidential information
The ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a small team
Comfortable engaging with a range of stakeholders across the business

A nice to have you would have previous legal or office experience an understanding of basic contract principles and an interest in a career in business or inhouse law.