Placement
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TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Undertake a 12-month Legal Placement at Hilton's EMEA Headquarters in Watford.
- Gain experience in contract drafting, negotiation, dispute resolution, and compliance.
- Receive a salary of £27,500 per annum and private healthcare.
- Applications close on Sunday 1st November 2026.
- Must be a current LLB or LLM student requiring a 12-month industry placement and have the independent right to work in the UK.
About the Role
Embark on a 12-month transformative journey at Hilton's Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) Headquarters in Watford. This Corporate Placements Programme in the Legal Department offers:
- Structured Learning & Development: Gain hands-on operational experience, connect with professionals across the business, and gain insight into the Legal department and at least one other business area.
- Real-World Projects: Apply your skills on business-driven projects to reinforce learning.
- World-Class Training: Access Hilton University’s e-learning modules and business library.
- Personalised Guidance: Benefit from regular feedback and coaching.
- Hilton Perks: Includes the Go Hilton Team Member Travel Program for heavily reduced hotel rates for you, family, and friends.
- Subsidised Facilities: Enjoy a subsidised restaurant, games area, and free in-house gym at the Watford HQ.
Your Role in the Legal Department
You will play an active role in supporting the Legal team and strategic business partners, with ownership of specific projects. You will gain an understanding of:
- Contract Lifecycle: From the initiation of a hotel deal, through contract drafting and negotiation, to the final agreement signing.
- Diverse Contracts: Work with a variety of contracts across EMEA, including real estate leases, food and beverage, supplier contracts, and employment agreements.
- Dispute Resolution: Involvement with the dispute resolution team.
- Compliance Function: Gain insight into Hilton's integrity, due diligence, and the application of company policies and codes of conduct.
Day-to-day activities may include:
- Legal research
- Working with external lawyers
- Contract drafting and reviews
- Assisting with training preparation
- Preparing contracts for execution and filing legal documentation
- Supporting team administration
- Providing company secretarial support
What We’re Looking For
- A strong alignment with Hilton's culture and values.
- A current bachelor’s or master’s student completing an LLB Law Degree or LLM Law Degree that includes a required 12-month year in industry placement.
- Availability to start full-time employment on 5th July 2027, for a full-time 12-month placement.
- Independent right to work in the UK for the full duration of the placement (not eligible for visa sponsorship).
- Fluency in English (spoken and written).
- A genuine interest in Legal.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to handle multiple demands and prioritise responsibilities.
Application & Selection
- Application Deadline: Sunday 1st November 2026.
- Selection Process: Includes online assessments and an in-person or virtual interview.