Legal Internship Summer 2025

Williams-Sonoma • San Francisco, CA

292d • $25

About The Position

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is in search of a legal intern that will report to our Vice President, Associate General Counsel. As an intern in our legal department, you can develop your skills alongside a team of supportive mentors and inspiring leaders. Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is a global, multi-channel retailer of home furnishings and housewares, operating within smaller teams to provide hands-on experience. Our culture is best described as entrepreneurial, collaborative, and purpose-driven, filled with smart and innovative people who have helped us achieve accolades such as Corporate Responsibility - Good by Design, and being named a Top Mid-Sized Retailer. The legal department intern is responsible for assisting in various legal matters, including general corporate and contract matters, intellectual property matters, marketing and e-commerce matters, and regulatory and legislative matters.

Requirements

• Ability to work onsite in our San Francisco corporate office (7-to-9-week program)
• Strong academic credentials - completing first year of law school, 1L's
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Superior organization skills and high attention to detail
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Responsibilities

• Draft and organize basic corporate documents and correspondence
• Maintain files and records
• Research offensive and defensive intellectual property claims and work with attorney and paralegal on appropriate strategies
• Participate in product design review and clearance
• Assist in commercial contract review
• Assist in document collection and production in litigation
• Assist in filing and renewal of trademark, copyright and patent applications
• Prepare marketing and e-commerce guidance for the company's brands
• Research and prepare global privacy guidance
• Assist attorneys in the department in other legal matters, including product safety and employment matters

Benefits

• Competitive pay of $25.00 hourly
• Paid time off
• Merit and bonus opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Furniture, Home Furnishings, Electronics, and Appliance Retailers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree