Legal Summer Associate

Swire Coca-Cola•Draper, UT

About The Position

The Legal Summer Associate gains practical, hands-on experience working alongside in-house counsel on legal matters affecting a large, multistate organization. The role provides exposure to commercial transactions, regulatory compliance, corporate governance, risk management, and other areas of business law supporting the company's operations and strategic objectives. The associate contributes to substantive legal projects, conducts legal research and analysis, assists with drafting and reviewing legal documents, and supports attorneys providing counsel to business stakeholders. The summer experience is designed to expose law students to in-house legal practice through attorney mentorship, collaborative legal and business meetings, cross-functional decision-making, and opportunities to develop practical legal counseling and communication skills. The position is full-time for the summer, May through August 2027.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in and in good standing with an accredited Juris Doctor (J.D.) program.
Successful completion of at least the first year of law school before the internship begins.
Strong legal research, analytical, and legal writing skills.
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple assignments effectively.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Demonstrated professionalism and ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.
Ability to work full-time for the duration of the summer, May through August 2027.
Must not require sponsorship to legally work in the United States, now or in the future; the posting specifies that sponsorship is not provided.

Nice To Haves

Interest in corporate, commercial, employment, regulatory, compliance, governance, or in-house legal practice.
Strong communication, judgment, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and business partners.
Legal research and analysis.
Written communication.
Critical thinking and judgment.
Attention to detail.
Business acumen.
Professional ethics and confidentiality.
Organization and planning.
Learning agility.
Collaboration and relationship building.
Risk assessment and problem solving.

Responsibilities

Conduct legal and regulatory research on commercial, employment, corporate, compliance, regulatory, and other business-related legal issues.
Analyze legal developments, case law, statutes, regulations, and emerging risks that may affect the organization.
Prepare legal memoranda, research summaries, briefing materials, and recommendations for attorneys and business stakeholders.
Assist attorneys in evaluating legal and regulatory risks and developing practical, business-focused solutions.
Draft, review, revise, and proofread commercial agreements and legal documents, including non-disclosure, vendor, service, and customer agreements.
Assist attorneys with contract negotiations by reviewing proposed terms and identifying legal and business risks.
Analyze contractual obligations and prepare summaries of key terms and issues to support legal review processes.
Assist with employment law, regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and other legal matters affecting business operations.
Support development and review of policies, procedures, governance materials, and compliance documentation.
Participate in projects supporting compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.
Assist attorneys with investigations, legal assessments, and other business-related legal matters as needed.
Support due diligence related to business initiatives, contracts, transactions, and strategic projects.
Gather, organize, and analyze information for legal reviews and risk assessments.
Maintain accurate records and handle confidential information professionally and discreetly.
Attend Legal Department meetings and selected cross-functional business meetings to observe how legal advice supports business decisions.
Work with attorneys and business leaders on real-world legal issues affecting the organization.
Develop practical skills in legal counseling, written advocacy, issue spotting, risk assessment, and professional communication.
Support special projects and initiatives as assigned by the Legal Department.