Intern - Legal

American Credit Acceptance • Spartanburg, SC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

American Credit Acceptance, an auto-lender and financial services company, is seeking a highly organized Legal Intern to support the Legal Department during Summer 2026. This role focuses on commercial agreements, where the intern will assist in reviewing, drafting, and refining contracts and commercial terms that shape partnerships and internal processes. The ideal candidate has a strong interest in commercial transactions, contracts law, legal operations, and process improvement, and enjoys working in a collaborative corporate setting.

Requirements

• Current enrollment in an accredited law school (2L or 3L preferred).
• Strong interest in commercial transactions, contract law, and corporate legal practice.
• A collaborative mindset and the confidence to ask questions and seek feedback.
• Excellent writing, editing, research, and organizational abilities.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage confidential information professionally.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with legal research tools or databases is a plus.
• Interest in corporate, transactional, compliance, or in-house legal work.
• Previous internship, administrative, or professional office experience preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in reviewing and editing commercial agreements and legal documents, including NDAs, dealer agreements, employment law related matters, and vendor agreements.
• Support the Vendor Management and Legal team in the creation of a Center of Excellence for contract terms, provisions, and best practices in a template library.
• Maintain and organize the contract management system, ensuring documents are up-to-date and accessible.
• Conduct legal and regulatory research on financial services matters and industry best practices and provide summaries, reports, and research findings to legal leadership.
• Handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Support additional legal and operational projects and initiatives as assigned.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather information and clarify contract terms.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to process improvement initiatives for contract workflows.

Benefits

• Hands-on experience with negotiations and real contracts—not just hypothetical case studies.
• Direct mentorship from experienced in-house counsel who are invested in your growth.
• Exposure to cross-functional teams, giving a holistic view of how legal supports business strategy, advises of risk, and provides guidance.
• Opportunities to contribute ideas that improve how we manage and execute agreements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed