Legal Intern

Avnet•Phoenix, AZ

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Avnet, relationships matter. We are a global, FORTUNE ® 500 technology distributor and solutions company that delivers design, supply chain and logistics expertise to customers at every stage of a product’s lifecycle. Our employees have a front row seat to the latest innovations shaping the world we live in and the future we share. We’re driven to help our customers around the world succeed and we do so by earning the trust of some of the biggest names in technology. Working at Avnet means being a part of a global team. We work collaboratively and with integrity, doing business the right way. For more than a century, we have partnered together to help our customers, suppliers and teammates realize the transformative possibilities of technology. Experience what’s next at Avnet! Applicants for this position must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment/student visa at this time Job Purpose: Avnet’s Legal internship program provides law students with practical work experience in a global organization complimenting their classroom education. Our interns receive valuable hands-on experience within Contracts, Corporate Secretary, and Global Trade teams of Avnet Americas Legal Dept. In addition, our Legal Interns gain practical insight into our business activities and internal operations.

Requirements

PC skills including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Demonstrated leadership experience through work and school related activities.
Completion of an Undergraduate degree program.
Completion of second year of a law degree program preferred completion of first year of a law degree program required.
Must be available for full-time seasonal work 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday from May 18 to August 7, 2026.
Selected candidate must provide their own housing, internet access, and transportation.

Nice To Haves

Interest or background in technology or commercial matters is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform research and write memoranda on legal issues impacting Avnet.
Assist in drafting and editing of all forms of commercial agreements and templates.
Assist the Legal team and outside counsel on pending litigation matters including responding to subpoenas. participating in depositions, production of documents and e-discovery, and reviewing pleadings.
Actively participate in meetings with members of the Legal team and Senior Management.
Conduct presentations to lawyers and to non-lawyers.