Summer Intern - Corporate Legal

Reinsurance Group of America•Chesterfield, MO

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (RGA) offers a paid legal internship within its in-house legal department at the company’s global headquarters in Chesterfield, Missouri. The program provides hands-on experience working with experienced lawyers across a range of legal disciplines, with opportunities for research, drafting, analysis, and observation. Interns receive in-depth training in multiple practice areas, including commercial contract review and negotiation, interact with in-house attorneys, business partners, outside counsel, and clients as appropriate, and receive substantive feedback and career mentorship from practicing attorneys. The internship requires full-time availability during the summer for 40 hours per week. Interns work a hybrid schedule with at least three days in the office and the option to work remotely for two days. Flexible part-time work of 5–15 hours per week, remotely or in the office, may be available during the following school year.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in an accredited degree program leading to a Juris Doctor degree.
Completed at least one year of legal coursework on a full-time or part-time basis.
Ranked in the top third of the law school class.
Interest in corporate law and desire to gain hands-on experience in an in-house legal practice.
Growth mindset and desire to be challenged and learn new things.
Positive attitude and ability to work proactively in a team.
Strong communication skills.
Ability to work efficiently and independently.
Ability to take ownership of projects, meet deadlines, and manage multiple assignments simultaneously.
Strong critical-thinking skills and an analytical approach.
Available full-time during the summer for 40 hours per week.

Responsibilities

Conduct research, drafting, and analysis on legal matters.
Work on commercial contracts, including non-disclosure, services, licensing, and event agreements.
Gain exposure to corporate governance and securities transactions.
Gain exposure to insurance regulation and compliance.
Gain exposure to real estate transactions and litigation.
Gain exposure to employment matters, privacy and data security, international transactions, and public policy.
Participate in commercial contract review and negotiation training.
Interact with in-house attorneys, business partners, outside counsel, and clients as appropriate.
Take ownership of projects, meet deadlines, and manage multiple assignments.