Legal Intern

Johnson Controls•Glendale, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Johnson Controls is seeking enthusiastic first-year law students for a 10-week paid summer 2027 internship with its in-house legal team. The program provides hands-on experience and exposure to how lawyers support a complex global business. Interns will work alongside the legal team on substantive projects and gain practical experience in in-house legal practice, with exposure to contracts, litigation, labor and employment, intellectual property, data privacy, compliance, investigations, and mergers and acquisitions. The internship is based primarily at Johnson Controls’ North America Headquarters in Glendale, Wisconsin.

Requirements

Be a full-time law student who will have completed the first year of law school immediately before the start of the summer 2027 internship.
Anticipated law school graduation in 2029.
Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
Sound judgment, intellectual curiosity, and creative problem-solving skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to articulate ideas clearly.
Ability to collaborate with a diverse team; adaptability and motivation.
Proactive approach and ability to respond thoughtfully and efficiently in a dynamic environment.
Accuracy and attention to detail.
Uncompromising integrity and high ethical standards, personally and professionally.
Interest in applying legal skills to commercial objectives and business realities.

Responsibilities

Conduct substantive legal research and analysis.
Draft legal memoranda and other written work product.
Review contracts and other documents.
Identify and analyze legal, compliance, and business risks.
Support legal projects and matters across a variety of practice areas.
Work closely with members of the in-house legal team, business professionals across the enterprise, and outside counsel.