Legal Intern

Verano • Chicago, IL

39d • Onsite

About The Position

The in-house legal department at Verano is seeking Legal Interns for full-time internship positions for the summer of 2026. The Legal Interns will gain legal experience and training working under the supervision of Verano attorneys in a variety of practice areas of interest, including corporate transactions, securities, compliance & regulatory, litigation, labor & employment, and real estate. This position is expected to work approximately 40 hours/week based at Verano’s Chicago office and is unpaid. The internship duration is expected to last ten weeks from May/June 2026 through the end of July 2026, although specific dates are flexible. Academic credit may be received subject to approval by the Legal Intern’s academic institution.
This internship provides current law students with the opportunity to work at an in-house legal department and gain valuable work experience across a breadth of practice areas. The Legal Interns will receive ongoing guidance, training and direction from attorneys and other professional staff members on matters relating to their professional growth and career goals.
Interested students should provide a current resume and transcript.

Requirements

• Current J.D. Candidate in good academic standing (i.e., current 1L or 2L law students).
• Minimum grade point average of 3.0.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Interest in a variety of legal work.
• Eagerness to learn.
• Excellent writing, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of products.
• Must maintain a high level of confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Research and summarize legal, regulatory and compliance issues.
• Draft, review, evaluate, and edit contracts and other legal documents.
• Organize and catalogue contracts and corporate records.
• Help build and improve legal department processes.
• Assist with special projects and other day-to-day matters.
• Attend regularly scheduled trainings.
• Liaison with other Verano departments, including investor relations, accounting and finance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees