Intern Legal & Compliance (All genders welcome)

Join the movement and find new inspiration.

We have an exciting opportunity for you as:

Intern Legal & Compliance (All genders welcome) at the Kia Europe Headquarters in Frankfurt/Main, Germany.

The Requirements:

For your internship at Kia Europe you need to be enrolled during the whole internship period in a university within the European Union, preferably Germany. Furthermore, you need a valid visa and an unrestricted permit to work in Germany. We recommend completing a six-month internship with us, as this gives you sufficient time to learn about Kia Europe and familiarize yourself with your topic.

Internship mission:

As a Legal & Compliance Intern, you will support our legal team while developing the skills to work increasingly independently across a wide range of legal topics. You will gain hands-on experience in Compliance & Data Protection and Legal & Regulatory matters, contributing to real business projects in an international automotive environment.

Throughout the internship, you will build practical legal skills, sharpen your analytical thinking, and gain insight into how legal advice supports business decisions, while gradually taking on more responsibility and becoming a confident member of the team.

Main responsibilities:

• Become an active member of the Legal team and support daily legal operations.

• Assist with legal advice provided to internal stakeholders across the organization.

• Conduct legal research to support the legal team.

• Support the drafting, review, and management of legal documents, including contracts, Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Powers of Attorney (PoAs), and internal policies.

• Contribute to the preparation of legal communications, training materials, and awareness initiatives.

• Manage and improve legal tech and digital tools used by Legal & Compliance team.

• Assist with general administrative tasks, including the organization of legal conferences, workshops, and team events.

Your talents:

Education:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law at a university within the European Union.

Skills:

• Strong interest in the automotive and mobility industry.

• Strong analytical and research skills with attention to detail.

• Proactive, organized, and eager to learn in a fast-paced international environment.

• Business-fluent written and spoken English, additional languages are a plus.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

• Collaborative team player with an open-minded approach to different legal systems, cultures, and perspectives.

• Interest in digitalization, legal technology, and process improvement is a plus.

  
  

Salary & additional benefits:

• Monthly gross salary:€2,550

• Engaging events and celebrations

• Smart Working: Core hours from 10 am to 3 pm, remote work 2 days per week

• Job Ticket

• Free lunch in our canteen

• LinkedIn Learning License

• Inspiration Hour

Who are we?

At Kia, we are a global mobility brand with more than 75 years of experience. Since our founding in 1944, we have grown from manufacturing bicycles, motorcycles and cars to becoming a provider of mobility solutions, always guided by the changing needs of our customers.

Today, we continue to expand our portfolio of electrified and battery electric vehicles while developing new mobility services. Guided by our brand slogan, Movement that Inspires, we are exploring new ways to make mobility more convenient and relevant for people’s everyday lives. Through continuous innovation and a customer-centric approach, we aim to create products and services that inspire new possibilities and meaningful connections.

As the European sales and manufacturing arm of Kia Corporation, we support 39 markets across Europe and the Caucasus from our headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany. Together, we are more than 5,500 colleagues, including around 3,500 team members at our manufacturing facility in Žilina, Slovakia.

At our European headquarters, more than 50 nationalities work side by side, bringing different perspectives, experiences and ideas. This diversity is one of our strengths and contributes to the way we work, learn, and grow together. Every day brings opportunities to collaborate, develop new skills, and contribute to our shared success.

If you are looking for an environment where curiosity, collaboration, and continuous learning are valued, we would love to hear from you. Join us and be part of the movement that inspires.

Should you still have doubts, we also offer:

• A vibrant international atmosphere where our workforce represents 50+ nations.

• Playing a pivotal role in shaping Kia's culture in Europe, actively contributing to its development.

• Exploring new solutions, where your creative input matters significantly.

• Enjoying a competitive compensation package, including a Job ticket, consistent on-the-job training, a complimentary staff restaurant, and engaging company events.

  
  

If you’re interested to become part of our Kia team, please apply via our online portal. We are looking forward to getting to know you.