2027 Summer Internship Program - Legal
About The Position
Gerald is hiring a legal intern for its 10-week summer internship program, running from June to August or another mutually agreed period. The intern will join the legal team supporting Gerald’s global commodities trading business. The program offers exposure to the legal and commercial aspects of international physical metals trading, including cross-border sale and purchase transactions, trade finance structures, logistics arrangements, and risk management. The intern will gain hands-on insight into how legal supports trading desks, credit, operations, and treasury in structuring and executing complex transactions, and will develop an understanding of contract drafting and review, negotiation strategy, and legal risks in global commodities markets, alongside broader commercial considerations. The position is based in Gerald’s Stamford, Connecticut office, five days per week, and requires 40 hours per week. The wage range is $20 to $25 per hour.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in and pursuing a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree at an ABA-accredited law school.
- Must be able to work in the Stamford, Connecticut office five days a week.
- Strong interest in commodities and law.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, problem-solving, written communication, and verbal communication skills; strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently or in a team environment.
- Proficiency in MS Office applications.
- Highly proactive attitude.
- Ability to work 40 hours per week.
Nice To Haves
- Multilingual candidates are a plus.
Responsibilities
- Assist in reviewing and analyzing trade-related agreements, including sale and purchase contracts, NDAs, and other commercial documents.
- Work with commercial teams, operations, credit, and treasury to understand transaction flows and learn to identify legal risks.
- Assist with trade and structured finance matters, including reviewing financing arrangements and related security documentation.
- Provide general support on ad hoc legal, compliance, and administrative matters as needed.
Benefits
- Company luncheons.
- Access to the fitness facility.
- Option to join the company’s kickball team.
- Professional development and hands-on experience.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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