Legal Intern

SPX Technologies • Overland Park, KS

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

SPX Technologies is hiring a 2027 summer Legal Intern to support its Legal team and gain hands-on experience in corporate law operations at a global manufacturing company. The internship is suited to students pursuing Pre-Law, Political Science, Business, or a related field, including students enrolled in a Juris Doctor program.

The intern will provide administrative and project support to attorneys and paralegals, help maintain the department’s central filing system, and assist with legal research, contract review support, and process improvement. The role offers exposure to contract management systems, legal processes, and corporate governance, while helping the intern develop legal administration skills and attention to detail in a fast-paced corporate setting. The schedule is hybrid. The position may occasionally require work outside normal hours and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Intern and co-op positions are paid. Housing stipends are offered to students who are not local to the Kansas City area.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask and manage multiple priorities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Currently pursuing a degree in Pre-Law, Political Science, Business, or a related field, or currently enrolled in a Juris Doctor (JD) program.
• Cumulative college GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to keyboard/type, read effectively from a computer screen and/or paper copy, handle a large volume of work, and perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to reliably handle filing, scheduling, or document preparation.
• Research and writing experience.
• Exposure to legal or compliance settings.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and organize the Legal department’s central filing system, including tracking and storing executed agreements and key legal documents.
• Assist with scanning, copying, and responding to internal document requests.
• Contribute to special projects, including legal research, contract review support, and process improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and cross-functional business partners to respond to urgent requests and support compliance with company policies.
• Gain exposure to contract management systems, legal processes, and corporate governance.

Benefits

• Paid internship.
• Housing stipends for students who are not local to the Kansas City area.
• Generous and flexible paid time off, including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave.
• Competitive health insurance plans, with benefits starting day one.
• 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one.
• Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans.
• Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED