Legal Intern (Summer Law Clerk)

Valvoline•Cincinnati, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Legal Intern (Summer Law Clerk) will support Valvoline Global Operations' in-house legal department during the summer term under the guidance of an Associate Counsel. The role offers law students practical experience in a global corporate legal environment and exposure to multiple legal practice areas affecting a multinational business. The intern will contribute to ongoing legal team projects through hands-on assignments and real-time legal challenges that support the legal team and company.

Requirements

Enrollment in an accredited law school, ideally entering the 2L or 3L year.
Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
Demonstrated interest in corporate law, employment law, contracts, compliance, or related areas.
Ability to handle confidential information with integrity and discretion.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to relate to and inspire confidence with sophisticated business groups.
Collaborative, professional, proactive mindset and a high level of confidentiality.
Ability to work on-site at Valvoline Global Operations' Cincinnati, Ohio Global Headquarters.

Responsibilities

Conduct legal research on federal, state, and international issues affecting business operations.
Analyze statutes, regulations, and case law to support legal team decision-making.
Summarize research findings in written legal memoranda or presentations.
Assist in reviewing and organizing contracts, compliance documents, litigation document production, and internal policies.
Draft addenda, assignments, position statements, subpoena responses, demand letters, legal correspondence, research summaries, and basic contract templates.
Assist in processing agreements, including final review and signature coordination.
Support preparation of presentations, reports, and other legal documentation.
Track regulatory developments, contract renewals, and legal deadlines.
Participate in internal meetings related to compliance, ethics, and corporate governance.
Organize and maintain digital legal files, contracts, and reference materials.
Collaborate with teams such as Compliance, HR, Procurement, and Operations, and contribute a legal perspective to assigned projects under supervision.
Attend legal department meetings and intern development sessions.
Observe and shadow in-house counsel to learn about corporate law practice.
Attend and observe court appearances, depositions, business meetings, and mediations.