Legal, Compliance & Data Privacy Placement - BMW UK, Farnborough

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Legal, Compliance & Data Privacy Placement - BMW UK, Farnborough

KNOW THE RULES. ENABLE OPPORTUNITIES.

SHARE YOUR PASSION.

It takes a highly driven team of investigative minds to stay on top of the myriad regulations that impact our global business. People with a passion for analysis who can detect the value on the road to ensuring full compliance. So if you’re looking for a responsible role with the autonomy to really influence how we handle the business of ever-changing regulations, why not drive the future of compliance with us?

Summit ONE in Farnborough is home to the National Sales Company for the BMW Group in the UK, as well as BMW Group Financial Services which offers retailers, corporate and private customers a range of customised financial services. Alphabet (GB) Ltd. as a leading provider of Business Mobility Services is also located in Farnborough. 

Within our self-contained campus, we offer a modern way of working with an empowering office culture, some aspects of which include:

• Our work persona shift – being yourself is effortless and so increases efficiency.
• Flexible working hours - working flexibly improves mental perspective and increases sustained productivity. This means our leaders maintain balance, not burnout, through focusing on output, not attendance.
• The opportunity to get involved with our continued support to our house charity with a variety of fundraising events throughout the year.
• Throughout our offices there are open creative spaces which hold facilities such as table-tennis tables to encourage innovation and employee engagement.

BMW UK, Farnborough – Legal, Compliance & Data Privacy - 13 Month Placement (July 2025)

We have several placement opportunities within our Legal, Compliance and Data Privacy teams including Legal Assistant, Compliance, Sales Compliance and Data & Privacy Protection.

Legal Team

Our Legal Team provides comprehensive, expert legal and associated advice, direction, and guidance to our UK Group Companies, both on campus and at other locations such as Oxford (MINI) and Chichester (Rolls-Royce Motor Cars). Responsibilities include:

• Work on high-value litigation including research, case management (e.g., Disclosure).
• Involvement in legal operations and innovation topics.
• Support by reviewing Non-Disclosure Agreements, compiling Bundles, conducting legal research, and preparing training materials.

Compliance Team

The Compliance Teams are responsible for ensuring the BMW Group operates within laws, regulations, and internal policies. Responsibilities include:

• Generating documents such as advisory documentation and compliance risk reports.
• Providing independent assurance through risk assessments, thematic review, and surveillance activities.
• Managing the regulations scanning process, team inbox, and updating internal compliance intranet pages.

Sales Compliance

Responsibilities within the Sales Compliance team include:

• Supporting the oversight of sales intermediaries, ensuring legal and regulatory compliance.
• Assisting the Sales Compliance Account Managers during retail site visits.
• Supporting governance processes and updating regional team members.

Data & Information Protection Team

The Data & Information Protection team ensures compliance with data privacy regulations such as GDPR and PECR. Responsibilities include:

• Overseeing data and information protection risks, policies, and procedures.
• Managing data protection incidents and breaches.
• Supporting the implementation of BMW Group Standards for data protection.

Qualifications & Skills

• Studying towards a degree with a predicted grade of 2:2 or above, in a relevant field such as Law, Business, Social Sciences and Finance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• A self-starter with the ability to work on your own initiative.
• Flexible and adaptable individual.
• Enthusiastic, passionate with a curiosity to learn and succeed.
• A strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office – Word, Excel & PowerPoint.

Why Choose Us?

• Great Pay – A salary of £23,700, 27 days holiday per annum (pro rata) and an attractive pension scheme.
• Rewarding Work-Life Balance – 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
• Exciting Additional Benefits – Including a subsidised on-site restaurant and access to discounts through our Advantages scheme.

Recruitment Process

If you apply, the next stages could include:

• Online testing.
• Video interview.
• Face to face, telephone, or virtual interview (may be in an assessment centre format).

Important Information

• We operate rolling recruitment, so early applications are encouraged.
• Once you apply, you will receive cognitive tests (via Eligo) automatically. Completing the tests does not guarantee eligibility for the role.
• To be eligible, you must be returning to your studies for a minimum of 6 months after this placement.
• You must be able to provide proof of your legal right to work in the UK.

About BMW Group UK

If you’re passionate about changing the way the world moves for good then there’s never been a more exciting time to be part of the BMW Group. Our brands BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars and BMW Motorrad have made us the world’s leading premium manufacturer of cars and motorcycles as well as provider of premium financial and mobility services. 

We’re home to a lot of people. People from all walks of life, with a variety of backgrounds that make them who they are. Whose stories and unique life experiences shape the company we are. Because as diverse as our customers, suppliers and investors are worldwide, so too are our teams.

We are always looking for new talent to help us keep pushing the limits of what’s possible in a broad variety of roles, so why not explore our opportunities and take your next career step with us today.

How to apply

To apply for this role and to find out more, please click on the apply button.

Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.