Corporate Legal Intern (Long-Term)

Wavestone • Pittsburgh, PA

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Wavestone is seeking a motivated Legal Intern to join its Legal Department beginning in January 2027. This hybrid internship is intended for law students who have completed their first year of law school and are interested in corporate, international, and contract law, particularly in a post-integration business environment. The intern will work closely with Senior Legal Counsel and gain hands-on experience supporting corporate and transactional legal matters. The role begins part-time during the spring semester, increases to 40 hours per week during Summer 2027, and continues through the summer term. Candidates must live within commuting distance of Wavestone’s North Shore office in Pittsburgh and be able to meet hybrid-work expectations.

Requirements

• Completion of the first year of law school (1L) at an accredited institution.
• Demonstrated interest in corporate law, international law, and contract law.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Must be located within commuting distance of the North Shore office in Pittsburgh and able to meet hybrid-work expectations.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in post-integration work, mergers and acquisitions, or corporate operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist Senior Legal Counsel with legal research and analysis related to corporate, contract, and international law matters.
• Support post-integration activities, including contract review, entity management, and compliance tracking.
• Draft, review, and organize contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.
• Participate in due diligence activities related to mergers, acquisitions, and integrations.
• Help maintain contract databases and legal records.
• Prepare summaries, memoranda, and presentations for internal legal and business stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including compliance, finance, and business operations.
• Perform additional legal and administrative tasks as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed