Legal Intern
Pyrmont, NSW, AU, 2009
Paramount is a global media and entertainment organisation with some of the best known and loved brands in the world. In Australia, we deliver premium content on any screen, anytime, anywhere, via an enhanced viewing ecosystem.
We pride ourselves on creating content that gets people talking. What’s more, you can watch and stream for free all these great shows (and more) on 10 as well as 10 Drama, 10 Comedy and Nickelodeon, and a vast array of Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV, known as FAST channels, as well as our subscription video on demand service, Paramount+.
Paramount is looking for a motivated Legal Intern who is available at least 2 days per week for an unpaid practical legal training placement with a potential progression to a paid paralegal role.
As a Legal Intern you will gain valuable legal and media industry experience as part of our energetic and professional in-house legal team in an evolving media landscape.
What you’ll do as a Legal Intern:
As a Legal Intern you will assist the legal team in a broad range of commercial, programming, IT, digital and operations matters. This will involve contract reviews and negotiation, legal research, precedent development and providing advice and support to the business.
This role would ideally suit a law student in their penultimate or final year of study, needing to satisfy the required quota of practical legal training. The role is accommodating of university assignments and exams timetables.
What are we looking for in a Legal Intern? What’s important?
• Ability to understand, review and draft a wide variety of contracts
• Ability to undertake varied and complex research and/or analytical tasks
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Skilled, effective and professional interpersonal, written and communication skills
• Ability to adapt to and communicate with various types of people internally and externally
• Sound time management skills and the ability to perform a variety of tasks
• Proficient computer skills
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively as a team member
• High level of motivation and ability to take initiative
• Ability to take direction
Extra points for the following, but not necessarily required:
• Completion of one or more of the following university subjects: intellectual property law, media law and entertainment law
• Strong grades in other relevant subjects, such as contract law
• Experience working in a law firm or in-house legal environment
• Strong interest in media especially entertainment media
• Familiarity with digital media and content services available in the Australian market
If you are intested in this wonderful opportunity, please upload all three of the following documents when you apply.
1. a cover letter detailing why you are interested in the role, relevant study, qualifications and/or experience and why you are suitable for the role;
2. your CV; and
3. a copy of your university academic transcript.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE 20 OCTOBER 2025
Paramount embraces differences and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds regardless of factors such as race, colour, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property or birth. These grounds also include age, nationality, marital status, disability, place of residence and sexual orientation.
We’re honoured to have been named on Diversity Council Australia’s annual list of Inclusive Employers in 2023-24 and 2024-25. This acknowledgement highlights our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and supported.
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