Legal Internship

Sila Services•King of Prussia, PA

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About The Position

SILA is seeking a highly organized and process-driven Legal Intern to support our General Counsel across 50 locations. This role is responsible for legal operations and infrastructure support, contracting and commercial support, mergers & acquisitions assistance, risk, compliance, and regulatory research, and privacy & data protection support. The ideal candidate should possess: Strong research and analytical skills High attention to detail Exceptional organization and process orientation Strong written and oral communication skills Proactive and resourceful problem-solving skills Professionalism, distortion and ethical judgement Tech-savvy and comfortable with legal business tools Ability to manage multiple workstreams Interest in corporate compliance or in-house practice Collaborative, positive, and low-ego working style

Requirements

Strong research and analytical skills
High attention to detail
Exceptional organization and process orientation
Strong written and oral communication skills
Proactive and resourceful problem-solving skills
Professionalism, distortion and ethical judgement
Tech-savvy and comfortable with legal business tools
Ability to manage multiple workstreams
Interest in corporate compliance or in-house practice
Collaborative, positive, and low-ego working style
Current law student (1L, 2L, or 3L), or recent graduate pursuing a legal or complianceârelated career path.
Undergraduates may also be considered if focused on pre-law or relevant fields.
0â2 years of relevant experience preferred (internships, research roles, legal assistant roles, clinic work, or on-campus legal organizations).
Any experience reviewing contracts, conducting legal research, working with legal technology, or supporting corporate governance is a plus.
Comfortable using Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel, and SharePoint.
Willingness to learn (or experience with) contract management or document management systems.
Strong digital research skills using legal databases (LexisNexis, Westlaw, PACERâlaw students only).

Nice To Haves

Law (JD) â strongly preferred.
Legal Studies / Pre-Law
Business Administration
Finance or Accounting (helpful for M&A, corporate governance, cap table support)
Political Science (regulatory research heavy role)
Public Policy or Government
Human Resources / Labor Relations (for employment law research)
Information Systems or Data Privacyârelated coursework (for privacy support)
Candidates with exposure to any of the following will be especially strong fits:
Legal Coursework
Contract Law
Corporate Law / Business Organizations
Mergers & Acquisitions
Employment Law
Privacy Law / Data Protection
Administrative or Regulatory Law
Legal Writing & Research
Intellectual Property (nice to have)
Business / Operations Coursework (Nice to Have)
Business Process Design
Compliance or Risk Management
Information Systems or Database Management
Accounting Fundamentals
Experience in regulated industries (utilities, construction, engineering, home services) is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

Assist in building and implementing legal department processes, workflows, and templates from the ground up
Help evaluate, select, and deploy contract management tools and document management systems
Create and maintain a centralized repository for legal, contractual, and administrative documents across Sila's 47+ brands
Track and organize outside counsel engagements, invoices, and legal spend
Maintain corporate records, including entity formation documents, operating agreements, and governance filings across multiple jurisdictions
Support cap table maintenance and equity plan record-keeping in coordination with finance
Assist with legal due diligence on prospective acquisitions, including review of corporate, employment, real estate, and regulatory records
Draft and review NDAs, ancillary transaction documents, and post-closing deliverables
Support post-acquisition integration, including tracking earnout obligations, purchase agreement compliance, and successor liability issues
Research federal, state, and local employment law requirements across Sila's 18-state footprint
Review and update employment policies, onboarding materials, and separation agreements for legal compliance
Review, draft, and redline vendor, supplier, and customer-facing agreements
Assist in developing standardized contract templates and playbooks for use across Sila's portfolio of brands
Track contractual obligations, renewal dates, and key commercial terms
Research consumer protection statutes and regulatory requirements applicable to home services in relevant jurisdictions
Research trade licensing, occupational licensing, and contractor registration requirements across Sila's operating states
Research safety codes, building regulations, NEC requirements, OSHA standards, and FLSA compliance
Support development of compliance checklists and training materials for field operations
Research applicable federal and state privacy laws and assist with development of Sila's data privacy program
Review digital marketing practices, customer data collection, and consent mechanisms for legal compliance
Help draft and maintain privacy policies, data processing agreements, and incident response procedures
Review and abstract commercial leases across Sila's portfolio of locations
Maintain a lease tracking database with key dates, terms, and obligations
Research legislative and regulatory developments affecting the HVAC, plumbing, and electrical trades
Monitor proposed legislation related to trade job training credits, workforce development, and industry regulation