Legal Intern (Summer Law Clerk)

Valvoline Global•Cincinnati, OH

15h•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 internship offers law students practical experience in a global corporate legal environment and exposure to legal practice areas affecting a multinational business. Through hands-on assignments and real-time legal challenges, the intern will contribute to ongoing legal team projects while supporting the intern’s legal education and the company’s operational needs.

Requirements

Enrollment in an accredited law school, ideally entering the second or third 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, including the ability to relate to and inspire confidence with sophisticated business groups.
Collaborative, professional, and proactive mindset, with a high level of confidentiality.
Ability to work on-site at Valvoline Global Operations’ Cincinnati, Ohio Global Headquarters.

Responsibilities

Research federal, state, and international legal issues affecting business operations; analyze statutes, regulations, and case law; and summarize findings in legal memoranda or presentations.
Review and organize 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 with processing agreements, including final review and signature coordination.
Support the 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 Compliance, HR, Procurement, Operations, and other cross-functional teams, contributing a legal perspective to assigned projects under supervision.
Attend legal department meetings and intern development sessions; observe and shadow in-house counsel.
Attend and observe court appearances, depositions, business meetings, and mediations.