Here at Mills & Reeve we are hiring a New Business Data & Analytics Intern, to join our national Business Development team on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract. Click here to learn more and apply!
The role
You will support the firm's New Business and Business Development teams, providing high‑quality research and data insight to help identify, target and win new clients. Working closely with senior members of the legal and lead origination teams, you will play a key role in shaping business development campaigns and supporting national events.
This role offers a unique insight into how a commercial law firm operates, particularly in corporate transactions. You will work alongside legal teams to understand their practices, markets and growth opportunities, building strong commercial awareness and an understanding of how client relationships are developed and sustained.
The person
You will be a degree graduate (law preferred), an undergraduate seeking a year in industry, or an A‑level candidate with a minimum of 120 UCAS points (B, B, B). You'll have a genuine interest in business, current affairs and industry trends, and enjoy working with data and research.
You'll be organised, proactive and comfortable juggling multiple deadlines, with strong Excel and MS Office skills. Confident, professional and collaborative, you'll thrive in a people‑centric environment and be keen to go the extra mile. Experience with research tools (eg, Onesource, Corpfin, BvD databases and Thomson Financial Products) is helpful but not essential.
This is an excellent opportunity to build commercial awareness, analytical skills and real‑world experience in a supportive, high‑performing team.
The activities
You will:
Research and identify prospective clients and key contacts, qualifying leads and maintaining accurate activity records
Produce company briefing notes, credentials and sector‑specific marketing materials
Conduct focused desktop research using public records, AI tools, press searches and commercial databases
Provide insights on company financials, ownership, market position, competitors and management
Support firmwide business development projects, including marketing campaigns and events
Assist with research projects for lawyers, marketing reports and new business initiatives
Attend networking events and engage with businesses and advisers as a representative of the firm
Coordinate and track business development campaigns and data.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
The benefits
As you'd expect, we offer a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits. Click here to find out more about our core benefit offering.
Pre employment screening
If we offer you a role, we will conduct comprehensive pre-employment screening. This screening will include, but is not limited to, a basic DBS, verification of your right to work, a three year employment history and a self-declaration to assess your character and suitability for the role. Full details of our pre-screening employment process are available upon request.
The firm
Mills & Reeve is centred on achieving more for clients, their businesses and the wider communities we serve. Our clients and their industries benefit from our knowledge and learning, and receive consistent experiences with no surprises. We tell them what they need to know when they need to know it.
We build personal relationships, with advice individually tailored to individual need. And if clients need things we don't offer, we draw on our network to give recommendations. Our 1,450 plus people and over 850 lawyers share one vision - achieving more for clients.
By joining Mills & Reeve, you'll have the chance to build your skills and experience within a firm that's not only ranked in the top 50 UK law firms, but also one that truly values their people. We're also ranked in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work list, and have been awarded Platinum Investors in People. Our mantra is “Achieve more. Together.”, which we feel embodies our purpose and is more than just a catchphrase!
Our values are the principles that help us fulfil our purpose. Our people shaped them and live them every day.
- We're ambitious - We aim high, we embrace new ideas and we're passionate about our work
- We're open - We communicate openly and honestly to build trust, and we do what's right
- We care - We're committed to each other, our clients, our communities and the planet
- We collaborate - We're easy to work with, we offer help willingly and we get things done - together
And finally
Everyone at Mills & Reeve brings a unique perspective and ideas to the team and we do everything we can to help each person to thrive. We're committed to providing an inclusive and supportive working environment, are happy to consider flexible working arrangements, and want to achieve the right balance for both our people and the firm. We encourage everyone to ask if they feel they need any workplace adjustments, and will do our best to support with these.
To find out more about our diversity and inclusion work, visit our website.
