Intern - Legal (Office of General Counsel)
About The Position
The Hanover's Internship Program provides college students with the opportunity to work on a variety of critical business assignments, test your skills, use your academic knowledge, and match your interests to a real job. Through the 10-week summer program (June – mid August), you will take on meaningful projects and work alongside some of the very best talent in the industry, be supported and mentored by a community of exceptional talent (leaders, managers, subject matter experts and recent graduates), participate in a cross-functional team building project focused on corporate philanthropy, attend weekly development workshops with your intern peers, and join in engagement and social activities with other interns. We recruit highly skilled students for potential future full-time employment opportunities, upon graduation. Our Office of General Counsel team is seeking detail-oriented and exceptional law students for our Summer Internship Program, which provides meaningful opportunities for personal and professional growth, as well as rewarding career path options. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain practical experience in a corporate legal environment and exposure to a wide range of legal and regulatory issues.
Requirements
- Enrolled in an accredited law program
- Have finished at least 1+ year(s) of full-time law school or equivalent
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher preferred
- Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
- Interest in insurance law, regulatory compliance, contract law, or corporate legal practice
- Ability to manage confidential information with professionalism and discretion
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset
- Ability to commit to a full time 10-week internship program
- Ability to commit to 2-3 days per week in-office at our Worcester, MA location
- Ability to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship now or in the future
Nice To Haves
- Curious about how legal issues impact business operations
- Eager to learn from experienced attorneys and explore new areas of law
- Open to feedback and willing to ask questions to deepen understanding
- Proactive in seeking out opportunities to contribute and grow professionally
Responsibilities
- Work on meaningful legal assignments under the guidance of experienced in-house counsel
- Gain exposure to legal issues affecting a corporate legal environment, including insurance regulatory frameworks, contracts, and corporate governance
- Observe and participate in meetings with attorneys and cross-functional teams
- Be flexible and open to working on different tasks, sharing ideas, and helping the team wherever needed
- Demonstrate curiosity, a strong willingness to learn, and the ability to apply foundational legal knowledge to real-world legal tasks
- Assist with legal research and writing projects on a variety of legal topics
Benefits
- Annual bonus (which could take the form of a general bonus, sales incentive, or short-term incentive)
- Long-term incentive or spot recognition awards
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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