2024 Product Legal Internship - Dublin, Ireland

Title: Product Legal Intern  

Department: Product Legal 

Location: Dublin Office 

Duration: 10 Weeks 

Who we are: 

We’ve been helping clients plan and invest for their futures for over 50 years. From more than 25 locations around the world, we provide investment services and retirement expertise to everyone from central banks to private individuals.  

We’re known for acting with integrity and thinking for the long-term. And across our organisation, we foster a welcoming, caring and inclusive culture where people feel respected, trusted and able to be themselves. 

The Programme you’ll join: 

We don’t expect you to come straight in and know everything about what we do. 

As an intern, we’ll help make sure you get the most out of your time with us. Fidelity International is a fantastic place to learn, innovate and grow. There are expert colleagues around the world to learn from and share ideas with. 

The Product function within Fidelity International brings together a multi-disciplinary practice focused on the future strategic direction and commercial development of the company.  The Product Legal team are engaged from the early stages of product development right through to product launch and placing product on the market swiftly and efficiently To achieve this, Product Legal, in collaboration with other teams around the world, supports the structuring and development of mutual fund solutions and produces legal documentation to exacting standards which meet the requirements of investors, regulators and other important stakeholders.. 

During the internship, you will support a specialist team of lawyers working around the world and will learn about different legal forms of mutual fund vehicle across various jurisdictions, as well as their offering and other contractual documentation which sustain the life of an investment vehicle. You will come to understand investing in a framework of sustainability, of client focus, and have an opportunity to experience legal work within the financial services community which forms a critical part of Ireland’s economy. 
 

The difference you’ll make: 

You’ll contribute to positive, meaningful work that make a difference to our clients and provide invaluable support to your team. 

How you’ll be supported: 

You’ll start with a welcome and an orientation, where you’ll meet your fellow interns and find out all about us and our work. Once the programme begins, you’ll learn every day – from the experts around you and through tackling real projects. Our focus will be on supporting you to gain experience and discover what kind of future you could build in our industry. 

Support is part of our culture, so you’ll have a buddy and a mentor to help you whenever you need. You’ll join a close-knit early careers community, with plenty of social and networking events to help you find your feet and feel at home. 

What we look for: 

We look for interns who are analytical, eager to learn and ready to take on a challenge. A genuine curiosity and interest in financial services and investment management is vital, as is a lively interest in our work and our industry. Creative thinking and attention to detail are important are important qualities. 

And, as we’re an international organisation, we’ll need you to speak English. 

We’ll also need you to: 

• be studying towards a law degree or intend to practise law 
• be graduating in 2025 or 2026 (Bachelor’s or Master’s degree)  
• have the right to work in the Republic of Ireland at point of application. If you are currently on a Student Visa, this means you have the right to work in the Republic of Ireland 

Our clients come from all walks of life and so do we.  We are proud of our inclusive culture and encourage applications from the widest mix of talent, whatever your age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, social background and more.  

How to Apply 

Feeling inspired to start your journey with us? Then take your first step by applying at: careers.fidelityinternational.com  

This programme is open to students in their 1st or penultimate year of undergraduate or master’s programme (Class of 2025 or 2026 preferred).  

Our application window closes on Sunday 12th May 2024 at 11:55pm GMT.  

Please note that we recruit on a rolling basis, and so an early application is encouraged. Assessment centres will take place in May. 

Please note that there are two online assessments which you’ll need to complete by the time the window closes. They both take around 40 minutes to complete, so make sure you give yourself plenty of time. 

As part of our commitment to inclusion, we are a disability-friendly company. As such, we would welcome a conversation with you if you feel you might benefit from any reasonable adjustments to perform to the best of your ability during the recruitment process and beyond.  

For any enquiries regarding your application, you can reach us at earlycareersatfidelity@fil.com.