Legal Intern, Summer 2027

Kuraray America•Pasadena, TX

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Kuraray America, Inc. is hiring a paid Legal Intern for an approximately 13-week summer internship. The intern will join the Legal team at a specialty chemical company and work alongside experienced professionals on projects supporting operational excellence and legal integrity. The internship is split between a major project and daily tasks, with work spanning risk assessment, contract management, legal research, contract drafting and review, and legal and compliance support across the organization. The position is hybrid, generally requiring two days per week in the office or at a plant and three days remotely. Interns must be available to work full-time Monday through Friday. Start and end dates are flexible. Housing is not provided. The posting describes the internship as being for summer 2026, although the advertised title says Summer 2027.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in an accredited law school and pursuing a J.D.
Have completed at least one year of law school before beginning the internship.
Minimum 3.0/4.0 GPA and strong academic performance and extracurricular achievement.
Strong analytical and organizational skills, with attention to detail.
Demonstrated communication and leadership skills.
Exceptional interpersonal skills and a proven record of adaptability, innovation, initiative, and integrity.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Outgoing personality and strong people skills; comfortable engaging with individuals across teams and levels.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Interest in the chemical industry and/or manufacturing.
Authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
Must successfully pass pre-employment screening.
Valid U.S. driver's license.
At least 18 years of age.
Available to work full-time Monday through Friday during the approximately 13-week internship.

Nice To Haves

Prior in-house internship or project experience.

Responsibilities

Assist in conducting a risk assessment.
Assist with maintenance and upkeep of a new contract management system.
Prepare training materials and present them companywide.
Review and create contracts and contract clauses.
Conduct research on assigned issues, analyze information, and summarize findings.
Conduct comparative legal analyses, identify legal and policy issues, research relevant precedents, and propose appropriate solutions.
Participate in projects providing legal and compliance support across the organization.