Legal Intern

Samsung Electronics • Englewood Cliffs, NJ

17d • $36 • Onsite

About The Position

Headquartered in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (SEA), the U.S. Sales and Marketing subsidiary, is a leader in mobile technologies, consumer electronics, home appliances, enterprise solutions and networks systems. For more than four decades, Samsung has driven innovation, economic growth and workforce opportunity across the United States—investing over $100 billion and employing more than 20,000 people nationwide. By integrating our large portfolio of products, services and AI technology, we’re creating smarter, sustainable and more connected experiences that empower people to live better. SEA is a wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. To learn more, visit Samsung.com. For the latest news, visit news.samsung.com/us. Samsung Electronics America, Inc. is now accepting applications for its Summer 2026 Intern Program. This exciting opportunity offers a paid, 10-week experience for selected senior or recently graduated students. The program will run from June 1 to August 7. Eligible students will be seniors or recent graduates, possess U.S. work authorization, and be able to work full-time on a 5-day-per-week on-site schedule. Additionally, participation in this program requires that you be located in the United States for the duration of the engagement. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early submission is encouraged. The application window is open until March 15, 2026; however, it may close earlier if all available roles are filled. Applications submitted after the application window or once a role is closed/projects are full will not be considered. The SEA Legal provides legal support across the SEA organization. The intern will to be asked to support projects across the legal team. Some of the projects will expose the intern to area of law (e.g., legal research, litigation, regulatory analysis, etc.) while other projects will focus on legal operations (i.e., how the legal department functions from an administrative standpoint).

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Law, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Familiarity with legal terminology and concepts is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university program, pursuing a relevant undergraduate or graduate degree, and will be in their final year of study or be a recent grad.
• Candidates must have legal authorization to work in the country where the internship is offered and must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• This is a 10-week program, and candidates must be available for the entire internship period, including SOE, Day of Service, etc.
• Specific skills or coursework relevant to the field may be required.
• In order to be considered, applicants must apply to the role through the Samsung Electronics America, Inc. careers page.
• Candidates should be eligible for conversion to a Regular Full-Time (RFT) position for the next fiscal year.
• Candidates from out of state must be open to relocation if required.
• The internship will require on-site presence at one of Samsung Electronics America, Inc.'s locations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in legal research or internships in legal affairs.
• Knowledge of compliance operations and intellectual property management.
• Proficiency in document preparation and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Support contract review by examining standard, sample-type contracts and providing feedback to related business organizations.
• Assist in organizing feedback for simple, repetitive legal inquiries and provide support to related business organizations.
• Support responses to major disputes and government investigations.
• Identify and analyze regulatory trends (legislation and precedent) related to the company's business areas such as labor, environment, HR, and fair trade.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees