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Job description
Kia Europe published this listing. We've added our own working-student context below — what this role means for your weekly hours, take-home pay and student visa as a student in Frankfurt, Germany.
Description provided by Kia Europe
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
Your talents:
Kia is a global mobility brand driven by a clear ambition: to create sustainable mobility solutions for people, communities, and societies around the world. Since 1944, we’ve continuously evolved - from manufacturing bicycles and motorcycles to shaping today’s electric vehicles and mobility landscape.
Today, Kia is spearheading the shift toward electrified and battery electric mobility, expanding innovative services, and inspiring millions to explore new ways of moving. Our brand slogan, Movement that inspires, reflects our belief that progress and innovation should spark new ideas, new possibilities, and a better future for all.
Kia Europe is the regional sales and manufacturing arm of Kia Corporation. From our headquarters in Frankfurt, we support 39 markets across Europe and the Caucasus, powered by a diverse team of more than 5,000 colleagues representing 50+ nationalities - including around 3,500 blue collar employees at our state of the art plant in Žilina, Slovakia.
At Kia, every day is an opportunity to learn, grow, and contribute to the future of mobility. Our international, ambitious, and collaborative teams are the driving force behind our success - and we believe that the right people, empowered and inspired, can make extraordinary things happen.
Ready to move your career forward with us?
We look forward to getting to know you.
Should You Still Have Doubts, We Also Offer
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:
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law at a university within the European Union.
- 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.
- 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
Kia is a global mobility brand driven by a clear ambition: to create sustainable mobility solutions for people, communities, and societies around the world. Since 1944, we’ve continuously evolved - from manufacturing bicycles and motorcycles to shaping today’s electric vehicles and mobility landscape.
Today, Kia is spearheading the shift toward electrified and battery electric mobility, expanding innovative services, and inspiring millions to explore new ways of moving. Our brand slogan, Movement that inspires, reflects our belief that progress and innovation should spark new ideas, new possibilities, and a better future for all.
Kia Europe is the regional sales and manufacturing arm of Kia Corporation. From our headquarters in Frankfurt, we support 39 markets across Europe and the Caucasus, powered by a diverse team of more than 5,000 colleagues representing 50+ nationalities - including around 3,500 blue collar employees at our state of the art plant in Žilina, Slovakia.
At Kia, every day is an opportunity to learn, grow, and contribute to the future of mobility. Our international, ambitious, and collaborative teams are the driving force behind our success - and we believe that the right people, empowered and inspired, can make extraordinary things happen.
Ready to move your career forward with us?
We look forward to getting to know you.
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.
Working student essentials
What this Legal internship in Frankfurt means for you — pay rules, social contributions, and what international students should check before applying.
Weekly hours
Internships have no 20-hour cap, but a voluntary internship longer than three months generally has to pay at least the German minimum wage. Mandatory internships in your study programme are exempt.
Working student rulesSocial contributions
Mandatory internships are largely exempt from social contributions. Voluntary internships are treated like regular employment once they run long enough, so contributions usually apply.
Check your insuranceInternational students
Non-EU students can work 140 full or 280 half days per year (raised from 120/240 in March 2024). A working student contract usually fits within this — confirm the exact limits printed on your residence permit.
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