Legal Internship

Description

The Law Clerk/Legal Intern assists the General Counsel and Risk Management Department in the development and administration of risk-management and loss-prevention programs and initiates policies to comply with safety legislation and industry practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the development and implementation of an overall risk management strategy for the organization, which includes an analysis of the financial impact on the company when risks occur
• Assist in the preparation, review, and finalization of legal documents, including contracts, agreements and other documents
• Assist with the negotiation, drafting, and management of contracts
• Assist in ensuring the company’s adherence to all applicable laws and regulations
• Conduct research on relevant laws, statutes, regulations, and legal precedents to advise on various corporate matters
• Assist in the evaluation of risks, and compare potential risks with criteria set out by the company such as costs and legal requirements
• Analyze current risks and identify potential risks that are affecting the company
• Assist in the creation of business continuity plans to limit risks
• Assist with the development and implementation of corporate governance policies and procedures
• Assist in conducting policy and compliance audits, which will include liaising with internal and external auditors
• Review of external contracts and internal business proposals
• Ensure proper organization and maintenance of legal files and documentation
• Assist and liaison with outside contractors, consultants, including without limitation, insurance brokers and safety consultants
• Appearance in court and other legal proceedings as company representative
• Lift up to 30lbs
• Travel to various projects as assigned and as is reasonable
• Perform basic office duties, including typing, copying, emailing, etc.
• Operate tools and machinery as required
• May be required to work outside of normal business hours, as dictated by project needs
• Communicate regularly and effectively as appropriate
• Maintain the standards, culture and values of CML Security
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Qualifications And Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Management, Law or a related experience required
• Juris Doctor degree from a fully accredited law school in the United States or studying to practice law at a fully accredited law school in the United States
• Law student preferred (2L or 3L), preferably with interest in or experience working in a corporate legal department
• Strong skills in MS office, Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• OSHA-10 certification (can be completed upon hire)
  
  

Pay: $20-$30 an hour

Expected fill date: November 2025

Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screen