Legal Intern, Employment, Immigration & Compliance

Pernod Ricard • New York, NY

32d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a 2L to join our Legal Department as a Legal Intern. This role will support the Employment, Immigration & Compliance Legal Team based in New York, New York and is intended to provide hands-on exposure to the practice of law in an in-house environment. The internship will be full-time during Summer 2026 and part-time during the academic year (Fall 2026 and Spring 2027), with a hybrid option available based on business needs.

Requirements

• 2L at an accredited law school with a strong academic record.
• Authorized to work in the United States and at least 21 years of age.
• Available to work full-time in Summer 2026 and 15–20 hours/week during Fall 2026 and Spring 2027.
• Prior experience in a legal working environment.
• Westlaw competency and strong legal research skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects at once in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to see both detail and big-picture issues.
• Demonstrated willingness to learn, ask questions, and take feedback.

Nice To Haves

• moot court or law review/journal experience
• coursework and/or experience in employment and/or immigration law
• experience with corporate law and contract analysis/drafting

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys and legal staff with preparing immigration visa applications and supporting documentation.
• Support the team with drafting and updating contracts and policies related to employment, compliance, and immigration matters.
• Create and refine presentations, training decks, and internal materials to support employee education and compliance guidance.
• Conduct legal research and analysis (including using Westlaw) in the areas of employment, compliance, and immigration law, and summarize findings for the team.
• Help manage multiple assignments at once by tracking deadlines, organizing work product, and following up on action items.
• Work full-time during Summer 2026 and continue supporting the team part-time during Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 (15–20 hours/week).

What This Job Offers

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