Summer Intern - Legal

At a glance

Are you in your penultimate year at university? Are you considering a career in banking or law? Chart your career path with our 8 week summer internship programme at ABN AMRO, an international bank committed to your growth and professional development. We offer a work environment in which you will work intensively with different talents, as we believe that by working together we can produce the best results for our clients. Apply now to lay the foundations for a successful career in banking. Please note the internship will start on 22nd June 2026 for 8 weeks.

Your job

The UK Legal team is involved in a huge variety of work, and you may be expected to assist in any of the areas that we advise on such as lending, financial services regulatory, corporate, commercial, data protection, litigation or employment. The kind of tasks that you might assist with could include reviewing documents on lending transactions or commercial contracts entered into with the bank’s suppliers or carrying out legal research on new or existing laws or regulations.

Your working environment

At ABN AMRO we have a clear purpose: Banking for better, for generations to come . The shift towards sustainability is one of the most important challenges of our time. Supporting our clients at times that matter has always been our role and our responsibility. Together, we aim high and work towards lasting relationships that are relevant and responsible, both now and in the future. We want to be the bank that leads the way.

ABN AMRO is an enterprising bank with a primary focus on Northwest Europe. We serve clients in the retail, private banking and corporate banking sectors. We are also present internationally in a number of specialist activities, such as Corporate Banking and Clearing.

ABN AMRO UK , part of our Corporate Banking network, has established positions in Corporate Banking Clients, Structured Finance, Markets (Capital Markets, Sales & Trading), Transaction Banking and Clearing.

Our business lines are supported by a number of functions such as Risk, Compliance, Legal, Governance & Sustainability Expertise, IT, Finance (including Tax), Business Management and Human Resources. Our strategy requires a culture of working together and permanent learning from each other; it’s for this reason our core values of care courage and collaboration are at the heart and centre of everything we do.

We currently employ around 250 people in the UK.

Equal opportunities for all

The success of our organisation depends on the quality of our people and the ideas that they have. Truly surprising insights and innovative solutions for our clients result from an interplay of cultures, knowledge and experience. Diversity is therefore extremely important to our organisation. To ensure that everyone at ABN AMRO can develop their talents, we encourage an inclusive culture in which all colleagues feel engaged and appreciated.

Your profile

What are we looking for?

• Penultimate year undergraduate student interested in a career in law. It is not necessary to have studied or be studying law.
• Enthusiastic individuals with a pro-active attitude.
• A motivated interest in Financial Services.
• Ability to communicate clearly and comprehensively with a variety of audiences.
• Solid IT skills; proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships.
• Excellent collaboration skills.
• Ability to read and digest large volumes of information demonstrating attention to detail, critical thinking and problem solving and analytical skills.
• Organised and methodical.
• Strong research skills.

What we offer

• Valuable insight into Financial Services
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic, inclusive and flexible environment where you are
encouraged to grow and develop
• Collaboration on various activities and meaningful projects that drive towards the bank’s
objectives and supports our clients
• Working with a wide range of people with different backgrounds, opinions and ideas
• An environment where you will be challenged on a daily basis to refine your professional and
soft skills
• Mentoring by the line manager of the department, who will equally ensure you are sufficiently
supported through guidance and any training required

Working hours per week

35

Location

Hybrid working arrangement with 4 days in office and 1 day working from home (Friday)

Right to Work Requirements

Please note you must be a British National or have an existing UK Right to Work status to apply

Interested?

If you feel that you would be a great candidate, please submit your interest for the placement that best suits your skills, ambitions and availability via the ‘Apply’ button. We understand that you may feel your CV isn’t extensive or wholesomely capture who you are and your skillset, for this reason we would like to hear more about you in a cover letter! Please note that you’ll need to submit this alongside your CV via the portal when prompted.

Successful applicants will be contacted regarding next steps which will involve a selection process consisting of an interview with the department of interest.