Legal Intern (Summer)

Natural Grocers•Lakewood, CO

12h•$23•Onsite

About The Position

The Job in a Nutshell: The Legal Intern will work closely with the Natural Grocers legal department to assist on a wide variety of practical legal services. Under the supervision of the Vice President and General Counsel, the intern will be responsible for assisting with corporate matters, commercial real estate leasing and subleasing matters, commercial contracts, legal research, and other matters. Applications are accepted by the date below, which may be updated if the hiring timeline is extended. 02/27/2026

Requirements

Highly organized and able to meet and beat deadlines while managing multiple competing priorities.
Extremely proficient at independently identifying and addressing important details with appropriate supervision or oversight.
Excellent analytical and research skills and the ability to independently arrive at well-reasoned recommendations, commensurate with education and experience level.
Excellent writing skills and the ability to concisely translate complex concepts into plain English consistently in accordance with sound principles of grammar and usage.
Positive attitude and commitment to excellent customer service .
Integrity and commitment to handling confidential matters with discretion.
Highly proficient with Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel , and excellent aptitude for learning and using new technologies designed to increase efficiency and eliminate duplicative efforts.
Must be currently enrolled in Juris Doctor program at ABA accredited law school.
The position will require at least 50% in person work at the Company’s Lakewood, Colorado store support center.
This job description is not an employment contract. It does not guarantee a job or that the above listed duties are the limit of responsibilities. The job and job description are subject to change with and without notice. Employees are required to accomplish any and all tasks assigned to them by their Manager and/or other Store Support Center manager that might not be listed in this job description.

Responsibilities

Assist the legal department with legal and transactional aspects of commercial real estate leases and subleases , including assisting in drafting correspondence to parties involved in company real estate leases; assisting in the preparation of memoranda documenting critical dates under real estate leases and other real estate contracts; and assisting in the performance of real estate due diligence matters for company leases and acquisitions.
Support a wide array of corporate matters and tracking and management of key corporate data.
Assist in the review and analysis of commercial contracts ; assist in drafting commercial contracts, as needed .
Perform legal due diligence regarding contract and real estate matters.
Research an array of legal issues and deliver practical and concise analysis regarding those issues.
Although this is a general outline of job responsibilities all employees are expected to be “hands on” and do whatever it takes to get the job done and make the company thrive.

Benefits

All Crew Members Birthday Bonus Pay
Vitamin Bucks (up to $2,080 earned as store credit annually)
Holiday Pay for 5 Holidays – Stores Closed
Paid Time Off (sick days and vacation) that Increases with Tenure
Paid Nutrition Education
good4u Crew Member Discount
N}power Program (customer appreciation and rewards program)
Regular, Scheduled Pay Increases
Advancement Opportunities and Career Development
Health and Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Referral Program
Full-Time Crew Members (30+ hours/week)
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Medical Leave (through company paid short-term disability insurance)
Company Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
Company Paid Life Insurance
Voluntary Benefits Including Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance, Term Life Insurance
Retirement Savings Plan (401k) with discretionary Company Match
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company Match