Industrial Placement - Legal Job Crewe area,England UK,Business

Salary: £25,500

Start Date: Monday 16th August 2027 - Friday 4th August 2028

Location: Based in Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 3PL
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Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Entry Requirements: See ‘What we’re looking for’ section

Our Industrial Placement Programme:

As part of Bentley’s annual Early Careers intake, you’ll join a community of around 93 trainees including Industrial Placements, Graduates, and Apprentices.

During your placement, you’ll be based at our Bentley Campus "Dream Factory". to visit our virtual tour. Alongside hands‑on work experience, you’ll also benefit from:

CSR and outreach activities
Opportunities to participate in charity events, community projects, and social committees
Masterclasses, development workshops, and social events
Inclusivity networks and peer support groups
Placements and rotations across different areas of the business that interest you

About the role:

Gain first hand experience of how a legal department supports Bentley,
Have exposure to senior members of the business,
Develop your presentation and communication skills,
Influence all levels of the business,
Diversify your skills and experience

Your main responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Contributing to continuous improvement projects,
Legal research and preparation of summaries for a new case law and legislation,
Managing Legal documentation and support for the Company Secretary,
Preparing reports for Board meetings,
Communicating business updates across the function.

About the Department:

Legal specifically supports all functions across Bentley Motors worldwide and is essential to delivering the corporate strategy. This placement also offers you the chance to support the Technical Assistant of the Finance & IT Member of Board which includes planning functional events, communicating strategic information across the company and analysing & preparing data for board meetings.

What we are looking for:

The successful candidates will be on track to achieve a 2:1 in the following degrees:
Legal or Law degree subject.

Skills required for the role:

Advanced Microsoft PowerPoint skills,
Strong communication and interpersonal skills,
Problem solving skills and adaptability,
Demonstrable examples of taking a proactive approach.

What we offer:

A starting salary of £25,500
Support from our Early Careers team and 121 manager mentorship
35 days’ holiday inclusive of bank holidays
10% pension contribution with life assurance benefits
Learning and development opportunities

Right To Work:

To be eligible for an Early Careers programme you must have a legal right to work in the UK for the duration of the placement or graduate scheme. We welcome students who have Settled Status, a Tier 4 Visa, or a Graduate Visa. We are unable to offer sponsorship for our Early Careers positions.

#Belonging At Bentley

Motivated to be the most diverse, inclusive luxury car company, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all individuals are respected, valued, and empowered.

We firmly believe in equal opportunities for all, helping all colleagues thrive as their authentic selves and reach their highest potential. We believe that everyone, regardless of their background or beliefs, belongs ryone is entitled to respect and dignity and we positively celebrate the differences between people.

Working at Bentley

To learn more about what life is like working at Bentley, and our assessment process view our Candidate Pack here.

Closing date:
Friday 23rd October 2026

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