The Company:
Porsche Cars GB (PCGB) has a strong heritage. Since our inception, we have been committed to delivering the highest level of customer service and recognise that our staff are our strongest asset. An exciting opportunity has arisen, and we are looking for a talented individual to join our Legal team. Our Intern Training Program offers outstanding individuals a chance to gain invaluable experience and allows the perfect start to their career.
This is a Placement Year position for a candidate currently studying an Undergraduate degree at university, seeking a placement for their third year. The role will commence in August 2026. Please ensure that you have read and understood the requirements of the role before applying.
Job Purpose:
To support the fulfilment of the Compliance function at PCGB and also within the supported UK group companies.
Core Specific Responsibilities:
- Supporting the implementation and assurance of all compliance management sub processes including enterprise compliance planning, tone from the top management, new starter compliance training, compliance topic management, compliance risk assessments, compliance training, compliance communications, incident management, the business partner check and politically exposes persons process, gift management process, compliance auditing and compliance reporting
- Managing the Compliance Helpdesk, logging queries and taking a proactive role in dealing with enquiries/issues with a view to assisting with their resolution
- Supporting the Senior Legal Counsel and Data Privacy Specialists with the planning and implementation of the data privacy/PPMS compliance strategy across the UK group companies. This may include performing data protection impact assessments, managing Data Subject Access Requests, supporting maintenance of the Porsche UK Group companies' Record of Processing and assisting with the investigation, resolution and reporting of data privacy complaints and breaches.
- Preparing Compliance Committee reports and presentations
- Supporting the organization of face-to-face training events, including invitation management and completion and logging of training registers
- Preparing legal/compliance summary updates on relevant topics
- Supporting the submission of reports to the Financial Conduct Authority, including the RMAR and Financial Resilience reports
- Preparing PowerPoint presentations, as required, using a high level of creativity to interpret the desired messages in an effective and memorable manner and in compliance with house styles
- Dealing effectively and professionally with all internal (UK and Porsche AG) Stakeholders; and external parties and creating strong working relationships
- Copying, scanning, emailing, filing and processing documents
- Working in SAP, Microsoft Outlook, MS Word, MS Powerpoint and MS Excel and the Legal Department's document management system (Opentext/edocs)
- Taking minutes of meeting, as required
- Updating the Compliance intranet pages
- Actively participating in the Intern Project
The above list of Core Specific Responsibilities is not exhaustive. The intern is expected to carry out other duties as reasonably assigned from time to time in line with their ability. The Company reserves the right to vary the role content, within reason, with consultation and agreement, in accordance with business requirements.
Requirements
- Completing a university degree (in business administration or business studies)
- Excellent organizational ability
- Strong problem-solving skills, with the confidence to seek resolutions to issues without being asked to do so
- Pro-active approach to work, anticipating future challenges and requirements and flagging them early
- A naturally inquisitive mind with a desire to understand the operation of all aspects of the business
- Confidence to work with business directors and senior management teams
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Sophisticated interpersonal skills and a good level of cross-cultural understanding
- Strength of character, to manage conflict in a calm and effective manner
- Ability to work independently in an efficient manner
- Assured discretion and confidentiality
- Tenacious
- High level of PC skills, including MS PowerPoint, MS word and MS Excel
Core Competency Levels
- Communicating & Influencing.
- Decision Making/Problem solving.
- Working In Teams.
- Improving for Excellence.
- Planning & Organising.
- Delivering Excellent Service.
- Commercial Awareness
- Developing Self & Others.
Benefits
Porsche is committed to promote a culture that champions diversity and equal opportunities. Our strong family, compromising over 80 nationalities, embodies the values of freedom, respect and tolerance. To fulfil this mission, Porsche is devoted to celebrating our diverse voices and cultivating an environment that reflects the varied communities we touch. This is our commitment, and we invite you to share in this vision.
In return, you'll enjoy a highly competitive salary and perks like free tea and coffee, access to an on-site restaurant, and the chance to join a meaningful charity project with fellow interns. You'll also benefit from hundreds of online discounts, 27 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and an exciting opportunity to visit the Porsche Experience Centre in Silverstone.
If you can demonstrate the skills and experience, we are looking for, are looking for a challenging and rewarding career with a premium brand, and would love to join our team then please apply at the link below, attaching a copy of your CV.
Due to the high volume of applications we generate for our vacancies, we are regrettably not able to send a personalised reply to every applicant.
