Legal Internship Summer 2026
About The Position
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. Corporate Legal Internship 2026 We are in search for a legal intern that will report to our Vice President, Associate General Counsel! This role is only open to those who are between their first and second year of law school during the Summer of 2026. Please include a cover letter with your resume. 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 (our family of brands includes Williams Sonoma, Williams Sonoma Home, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, Pottery Barn teen, west elm, Mark & Graham, and Rejuvenation), but we operate within smaller teams, giving each person an opportunity for hands-on experience. Our culture is best described as entrepreneurial, collaborative, and purpose driven. Together, our brands represent a strong, diverse and growing portfolio that allow us to reach customers in a new way every day - and we'd love your help. Position Summary The legal department intern is responsible for assisting in various legal matters, including: General corporate and contract matters Intellectual property matters, such as copyright, trademark, patent protection, and offensive and defensive intellectual property disputes and litigation Marketing and e-commerce matters Regulatory and legislative matters
Requirements
- Ability to work onsite in our San Francisco corporate office (8-10 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
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
