2027 Legal Placement

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

As a participant in our 12-month Corporate Placements Programme in the Legal Department, you’re not just gaining hands-on experience at our Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) Headquarters in Watford – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by contributing to the memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

Here’s what you can look forward to as a programme participant:

• Prepare for a career in hospitality: Embark on a 12-month transformative journey, encompassing a structured framework of learning and development opportunities, business support activities, and ownership of your own project-based initiatives.
• Gain hands-on operational experience: From day one, you’ll be fully integrated into Team Hilton. Connect with professionals across the business and gain insight into Legal. Take the opportunity to gain insight into at least one other business area, paving the way for valuable future relationships.
• Work on real-world projects: Apply your skills on the job through business-driven projects to reinforce your learning and gain hands-on experience.
• Develop your skills through world-class training and support: Access Hilton University’s e-learning modules and business library while building knowledge through business-driven projects.
• Grow with personalised guidance: Benefit from regular feedback and coaching to ensure your progress is supported at every stage of the programme.
• Hilton Perks: Including our Go Hilton Team Member Travel Program, which provides you with access to heavily reduced hotel room rates for you, your family & friends.  
• Salary & Benefits: £27,500 gross per annum & private healthcare.  
• Location: At our EMEA Headquarters in Watford, with some flexibility depending on team and business need. You will benefit from a subsidised restaurant, a games area and a free in-house gym.    

Our Placement Opportunity

You will play an active role in our continued success. You will carry out a range of support activities for the Legal team and our strategic business partners, as well as having ownership of certain projects.

You will gain an understanding of different types of contracts: from the beginning of a hotel deal, the process of contract drafting and negotiation, and through to the exciting stage of signing the final agreement. You will also be involved in a wide variety of contracts across EMEA, covering areas such as real estate leases, food and beverage, supplier contracts, employment, and others. In addition, you will work with our dispute resolution team.

As part of this internship, we are also pleased to offer the opportunity to work with our Compliance function, allowing you to gain an insight into how Hilton maintains it's integrity in all that we do, from due diligence through to the application and training of our company policies and codes of conduct.

Your work will include both projects and day-to-day activities. Some day-to-day tasks may include legal research, working with out external panel of lawyers, contract drafting, assisting with contract reviews, assisting in the delivery and preparation of training sessions for our business partners, assisting with preparing contracts for execution and filing of key legal documentation, supporting team administration and providing various types of company secretarial support.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking individuals who embody the Hilton Values in addition to the following criteria:

• A strong sense of alignment to our culture and values.
• A current bachelor’s or master’s student completing a LLB Law Degree (Bachelor's) or LLM Law Degree (Master's) that includes a required 12-month year in industry placement.
• Availability to begin full-time employment on 5th July 2027, for a full-time 12-month placement.
• You must have the independent right to work in the UK for the full duration of the 12-month placement. Please note that this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, so we are unable to consider applications from candidates who would require sponsorship. If you hold a visa or status that allows you to work in the UK full-time without sponsorship (e.g. Settled Status, Pre-Settled Status, where a 12-month work placement is a permitted, required & assessed part of your UK University degree, or other independent work permissions), you are welcome to apply.
• Fluency in English (spoken and written).
• You should be able to demonstrate a genuine interest in Legal.
• Able to demonstrate a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Able to maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive information.
• Able to effectively handle multiple, concurrent demands and appropriately prioritise responsibilities.

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Selection Process

Applications are now open—don’t miss your chance to apply! Submissions close on Sunday 1st November 2026.

Our selection process is designed to bring out your best and help us get to know you. It includes:

• Online assessments.
• In-person or virtual interview.

While the process is rigorous, it’s also the first step in your personal growth journey with Hilton. If selected, you’ll begin developing the skills, connections, and confidence to thrive in your career.

To ensure every application receives fair consideration, invitations to final-stage interviews will be issued after applications have closed. Please complete each stage promptly and keep an eye on your inbox for updates.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require any support or adjustments during the recruitment process or to carry out the essential requirements of the role, please contact us.