Taking care of ‘one of life’s essentials’ – it’s our purpose and we want you to be part of it. Supplying wholesome drinking water, treating wastewater and recycling this back to the environment responsibly is no mean feat. We serve around 8 million people across the Midlands and Wales and unlike other businesses, our delivery is non-negotiable. It’s a matter of life.
Many of our employees are also our customers, so we truly take pride in what we do! Employing people from across our communities and beyond, Severn Trent is an exciting and inclusive place to work – a place where you can be curious, can be ‘Wonderfully You’ and where you can truly make an impact to our environment, now and for future generations.
Let's tell you more
Severn Trent is a FTSE 100 company with a small but mighty all-encompassing Legal department that focus on areas such as Corporate Law, Compliance, Litigation, and Regulatory Affairs. Our Summer Placement Programme offers the perfect blend of personal and professional development, exposing you to the core of our business. The 8 or 12 week programme will allow you to work on real life challenges and projects that impact our core business functions.
Our General Counsel Team at Severn Trent focuses on providing comprehensive legal support across the company. This includes managing corporate governance, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, handling litigation and disputes, and advising on regulatory matters. The Legal team works closely with all departments to mitigate risks and support strategic initiatives.
Through working in the Legal department, you will gain great oversight of an interesting regulated and growing business. We welcome all applicants from diverse backgrounds, as we know diverse minds bring new ideas and a different way of thinking.
How will the programme work?
You will be based at Severn Trent Centre in Coventry, the heart of our operating patch. You will be able to complete either an 8 week or 12 week placement depending on your preference as well as what the business area currently has on from a project perspective.
In this exciting programme, you will have the chance to discuss your development and career ambitions in your 1-1 meetings with business leads, mentors, and the New Talent Team.
About the placement
- Location: Severn Trent Centre, Coventry, CV1 2LZ
- Programme Duration: 8 or 12 weeks
- Starting Salary: £22,011 pro rata
- Entry Criteria: Studying for a degree ideally in Law or a related field. You must be currently studying at a UK university and be eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship.
What we're looking for
We want our employees to care and to have a genuine passion for what we do as a business. We need people who want to make a difference in providing a vital service to our customers, now and for the long-term.
If you have the passion to succeed that we see in our graduates every day, you’ll be a great match for our programme. We’d love you to be someone with:
- A genuine interest in building a career within Legal in an in house general counsel team
- A ‘can do’ attitude – willing to get stuck in, take accountability for decisions and actions, and someone who takes pride in their work.
- Strong analytical and research skills with the ability to interpret complex legal information.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey legal concepts clearly and effectively.
- An understanding of legal principles and practices, including corporate law, compliance, and regulatory affairs.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to problem-solving.
- Curiosity to learn quickly in a reactive and dynamic working environment.
- Drive and motivation to develop yourself and achieve your goals.
Diversity and inclusion
At Severn Trent we are passionate about our people. We want to make sure that we continue to foster a more diverse, inclusive, and cohesive culture that represents the communities and customers we serve. We’re making sure we keep up the progress with our wonderful working groups – LGBTQ+, Women in Operations & STEM, Disability and Ethnicity, who help us with our commitments. Find out more about our commitments to Diversity and Inclusion at Severn Trent.
Let's go
Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can’t wait to hear from you.
- Roles close on 15th January 2025
- Check your diary – face to face assessments will run at the end of January and Early February
- Start Date 2nd June for a 12 week placement and 30th June for an 8 week placement
To find out more about working with us, search #LifeatSevernTrent on social media.
