Addressing Black representation in the energy industry
At Octopus Energy, our mission is to drive the global renewable revolution and make green energy affordable for all. In order to succeed, we need to build a team that represents everyone in our society. Unfortunately, Black professionals make up < 2% of the energy workforce, which is a significant under-representation compared to the ethnic composition of the UK. To help address this, we have created an internship programme that is only open to candidates who identify with any Black, Black British, African or Caribbean background. We are committed to promoting equality, and this internship is an important step in our effort to foster greater diversity and inclusiveness in our business and industry.
Applications for all our internships will close on the 17th April.
This is our sixth year running the internship programme. You can hear from our past interns and learn about our previous internships.
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What you'll do:
The Legal team supports the Octopus Energy Generation business across a wide range of legal and commercial matters, including contracts, transactions, and corporate governance. Working closely with stakeholders across the company, the team ensures that legal processes are well-structured, efficient, and aligned with business objectives. The team is collaborative, fast-paced, and solutions-driven, providing critical support on a variety of high-impact projects. We work across a number of different departments: investment teams, asset management teams, ESG, finance which we really enjoy. No two days are the same – we have a lot of fun and get to see a lot of what the wider business is doing!
What you'll have:
As a Legal Intern, you will gain hands-on experience working with a dynamic in-house legal team. You will be able to have a go at assisting with contract management, transactional work, and corporate governance processes, while developing key skills in document review, stakeholder communication, and legal project support. This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, proactive, and eager to learn about legal operations in a commercial environment in the most exciting sector – renewables!
Skills we’re on the look-out for:
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Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
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The ability to take responsibility for tasks and work proactively.
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A team-player mindset with who’s also not afraid to speak up when they have opinions.
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The ability to summarise complex information in a clear and digestible way.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel is essential.
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No law degree required, but prior legal experience (internships, coursework, or administrative roles) is beneficial.
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*** IMPORTANT - HOW TO APPLY ***
Follow the link below to be taken to an application form where you will be prompted to 'Attach Resume/CV'. Please do not upload a CV. Instead, you should upload a cover letter made up of no more than 500 words. 🚀
This cover letter is your chance to stand out! We want to know about you, your passions, and why you think you would be a great fit for an internship at Octopus Energy. We don’t use CVs as we are more interested in what makes you tick than we are about the opportunities you have had up to this point.
It is really important that this cover letter is written by you and really tells us your story. By putting this into AI, your story will get lost. So, while we typically encourage efficient ways of working, please refrain from using AI for this task 🤖
This cover letter is the same for all our internships, so if you are applying for one or multiple positions, you will only need to write one. Please use the below brief of what to include:
- Before your skills and experience, we’re looking for the right kind of person – the kind who is utterly passionate about our mission and who thrives working how we work. So, please let us know why the Octopus Energy Group stands out to you? 🐙
- Tell us about yourself - who you are, what you are studying or have studied, what makes you…you?
- What do you think you could bring to an internship at Octopus Energy?
- Tell us about a time you went above and beyond to help someone else, not because you had to, but because it was the right thing to do.
- If we gave you a stage and 2 minutes to teach the company something, anything, that has nothing to do with energy, what would it be?
We want to ensure you have all the tools and environment you need to unleash your potential. Need any specific accommodations? Whether you require specific accommodations during your interview process or have a unique preference, let us know, and we'll do what we can to customise your interview process for comfort and maximum magic!
