Legal & Compliance Intern

Job Title: Legal & Compliance Intern 

Location: Market Drayton/ Telford, Shropshire 

Contract: Starting July 2027, 13-month Fixed Term Contract 

Hours/Shift Pattern: TBC 

Why join the Muller Internship Program? 

At Müller, we’re passionate about helping students launch their careers through our dynamic Internship Programmes. 

Over 13 months, you’ll gain hands-on experience in a professional environment while building the skills that matter - technical expertise, leadership, communication, and more. 
Our tailored learning journey blends real-world challenges with personal development, so you’ll grow in confidence and capability from day one. 

Ready to shape your future with Müller? Let’s make it happen. 

What you'll be doing:  

Join Müller’s Legal team for a 13-month placement where you’ll work alongside qualified solicitors on a wide range of legal and compliance matters — all while contributing to a business that’s passionate about quality, innovation, and people. 

This is a fantastic opportunity to apply your legal knowledge in a dynamic FMCG setting, supporting teams across marketing, procurement, sales, and more. You’ll be involved in meaningful work that helps shape how we operate, communicate, and protect our brand. 

Key tasks & responsibilities include: 

• Marketing & Advertising Compliance: Work closely with the marketing team to review advertising campaigns, social media posts, promotions, and other materials, ensuring they meet CAP code requirements. 
• Contract Drafting & Review: Assist in drafting and reviewing a variety of commercial contracts, including NDAs, supply agreements, terms of sale, and promotional terms. 
• Legal Advice & Stakeholder Support: Help provide legal guidance across the business, liaising with internal teams such as procurement, marketing, and sales. 
• Packaging Review: Support the legal team in reviewing and approving new product packaging. 
• Intellectual Property (IP): Contribute to managing our IP portfolio, including trademark searches, registrations, renewals, and general IP advice. 
• Legal Research: Conduct research and present findings in a clear, accessible way to the legal team and other stakeholders. 
• Training & Education: Help develop and deliver legal training sessions for other departments. 
• Templates & Precedents: Create and update legal templates and precedents for use across the business. 

What we’re looking for: 

We welcome applications from law students who are eager to learn, grow, and make a meaningful contribution. If you’re on track to achieve a 2:1 or above and looking for a placement year full of variety, challenge, and development — we’d love to hear from you. 

Key Skills & Experience Include:  

• Interest in Commercial Law: A genuine curiosity about how law supports business operations.  
• Attention to Detail: Accuracy and care in reviewing documents and data.  
• Communication: Strong written and verbal skills, with the ability to explain legal concepts clearly.  
• Organisation: Able to manage time and prioritise tasks effectively.  
• Collaboration & Initiative: Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.  
• Adaptability: Resilient and positive in a fast-changing environment.  
• Curiosity: Willing to ask questions and challenge assumptions.  
• Digital Confidence: Proficient in Microsoft Office 365.  
• Driving Licence: A full UK driving licence – held for at least one year - is required.  
• UK Residency: Eligibility to work in the UK (Please note this role is not eligible for sponsorship as the salary falls below the required threshold.)  

Why Join Muller? 

Sourcing milk from over 1,000 farms up and down the UK, we serve millions of families every day with a range of branded and private label goods which are nutritious and delicious. We’re one of the UK and Ireland’s major dairy manufacturers and, with milk in 97% of UK fridges and yogurt in 78%, there’s a very good chance you have a Müller product in yours. 

Müller UK & Ireland is wholly owned by Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller which employs over 31,000 people throughout Europe. In the UK, Müller develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of branded and private label dairy products made with milk from 1,300 farmers in Britain, and operates Muller Yogurts & Desserts, Muller Milk & Ingredients and Muller Services Ltd. 

We make dairy that makes people smile – as well as being nutritious and delicious! From Müller Corner yogurts to the 100% British milk you put in your morning cuppa, our products have been loved across the UK & Ireland for generations. 

This role is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.   

We want to ensure all candidates have every opportunity to shine. We’ll support you throughout the full application process. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make sure the assessment process works for you. We encourage you to apply ASAP!  

At Müller, we’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage people to apply even if they don’t meet every requirement listed. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know - we’re happy to support you.    

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