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About Volkswagen Australia

Volkswagen Group Australia is one of the world's leading automobile manufacturers, employing more than 600,000 people all around the world and selling its vehicles in more than 150 countries. The wholly-owned subsidiary has its National Sales Centre based in Sydney home to some of Australia's most recognisable brands such as Volkswagen, Audi, Skoda and many more.

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Your role

This is an outstanding opportunity for a recent graduate or individual looking for an entry-level legal role in a dynamic industry. The internship is 12 month fixed-term contract. You will need to be able to work autonomously with a friendly, motivated and proactive attitude. 

Your internship will provide opportunities to:

• Assist in the renewal of all business licenses
• Respond to government regulators
• Prepare and file trademark registrations
• Review and prepare contracts for supplier and dealer agreements
• Research and prepare letters on various legal matters
• Provide advice on consumer law cases
• Provide general assistance with litigation cases
• Review and advise on retail marketing collateral

Training & development

Volkswagen Group Australia's annual succession and development program, V-Rise is designed to connect their team members with all career development opportunities across Volkswagen Group Australia so that they are able to achieve their full potential.

Their V-Rise Programs include:

• edX: accredited learning with the world's top universities
• Emerging Leaders Program
• International Management Program
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Salary & benefits

Here are some benefits you have when you work with Volkswagen Group Australia:

1. Company and personal performance bonus
2. Superannuation paid above statutory entitlement
3. Fully expensed vehicle & fuel card*
4. Lease vehicle scheme
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Career progression

Volkswagen Group Australia offers an amazing array of opportunities to all candidates looking to develop on a global scale. The Group’s brands and companies are responsible for managing the recruitment and training of new employees. The Group also offers employees the chance to set themselves challenges on a more international scale and enables them to expand their horizons by working with people from different cultures. Read more.

Work life balance

At Volkswagen Group Australia, they understand that a 9 to 5 working schedule doesn't work for everyone. They're also aware that the ability to adopt a flexible approach to work enables a greater balance between personal and professional obligations. VGA's Flex Work program enables them to build a truly diverse workforce that values the different personal circumstances of the employees. Read more.

Culture & vibe

As part of Volkswagen Group Australia's DNA, they focus on diversity when it comes to cultural change: “We live diversity”. The task of diversity management is to sensitize employees to the topic and to promote a culture in which diversity is a matter of course and visible in the company. Their conviction: diversity is no longer merely a soft success factor, but business-relevant added value and essential for the transformation of their group - worldwide. Read more.

About you

To succeed in this role, candidates will need to possess the following:

• It is prerequisite for this opportunity that you hold a Bachelor of Law (LLB) degree, or another degree majoring in legal studies, or equivalent from a recognised University. You may also be in your final year of study.
• A basic understanding of legal advertising and marketing processes
• Sound negotiation and communication skills
• Strong influencing and stakeholder management
• Conflict management skills
• Practical problem solving skills with an operational focus
• Attention to detail and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Familiarity with the functions of legal organisation, basic legal documents and concepts.

How to apply

This role is currently closed. If you are interested in this role, simply click "Pre-Register" and Prosple will inform you once this position from Volkswagen Australia opens again.