Legal Intern

trü frü intern • Salt Lake City, UT

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About The Position

Established in 2017, trü frü rapidly ascended the “permissible indulgence” space as a Utah-based company selling one-of-a-kind “better for you” Hyper-Chilled and Hyper-Dried real fruit immersed in premium chocolate to retail outlets nationwide. Winning Most Innovative New Product in 2019 and 2022 in the sweets and snacks categories and climbing the fruit-based snack industry chart at an astounding growth rate, trü frü joined the Mars family of brands in February 2023. We are on a mission to build a legacy with trüly remarkable people who can create something special for generations to come!
As the Legal Intern at trü frü, you will gain hands-on exposure to corporate legal operations at a fast-growing consumer brand. You will play a meaningful role in supporting our social media compliance process, helping ensure that trü frü’s content is accurate, on-brand, and legally sound as we continue to build one of the most exciting presences in the snacking space. You will also support the legal team’s risk management research efforts, contributing analysis and insights that directly inform business decisions.

Requirements

• Completed 2 years of law school (preferred, but will also consider strong L1 candidates).
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Interest or experience in corporate law, advertising and marketing law, food and beverage, or consumer brands.
• A detail-oriented thinker who approaches problems with precision and sound judgment.
• A clear and confident communicator, both in writing and in conversation.
• Curious and proactive, with a genuine interest in how legal intersects with brand, marketing, and business strategy.
• Organized and able to manage multiple workstreams while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Someone who takes initiative and brings a collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset to everything you do.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with FTC guidelines, social media advertising standards, or intellectual property basics is a plus.
• Experience working in a fast-paced or entrepreneurial environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the marketing team to review and approve social media content across trü frü’s platforms, ensuring all posts, campaigns, and influencer content meet legal and regulatory standards.
• Monitor trü frü’s social media presence for potential legal exposure, flagging issues related to claims, endorsements, intellectual property, and FTC compliance.
• Provide timely legal feedback on content to help maintain trü frü’s strong and compliant digital presence.
• Conduct legal research on risk management topics relevant to the business.
• Assist with contract review, document organization, and maintenance of legal files and records.
• Support the legal team on ad hoc projects and general corporate matters as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed