What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern- Legal position at Nature's Sunshine Products?
Position Summary We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Legal Summer Intern to support our in-house legal team. This role offers hands-on experience within a publicly traded company, with a primary focus on assisting in the implementation and optimization of a contract management system. The intern will also gain exposure to a broad range of corporate legal functions, including governance, compliance, and commercial contracting. Position is full-time with a 9am-5pmschedule, Monday thru Thursday in the office and Friday from home.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with the implementation and rollout of a contract lifecycle management (CLM) system, including data entry, contract migration, and organization of existing agreements
- Review, categorize, and summarize contracts to ensure accurate tracking and reporting within the system
- Support the legal team in maintaining contract templates and standard terms
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., finance, procurement, sales) to gather and organize contract-related information
- Conduct basic legal research on corporate, compliance, and governance matters
- Assist with preparation of internal documentation, policies, and procedures
- Provide general administrative support to the legal department as needed
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a Juris Doctor (JD) with an interest in corporate or business law
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); familiarity with legal or contract management software is a plus
- Project management skills are a plus
- Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
Nature's Sunshine is dedicated to being a Force of Nature that champions social and environmental wellness. We are focused on building a team of professionals with diverse backgrounds and experiences to become the natural supplement company of the future. By celebrating the individuality and unique perspectives of our workforce, we empower our employees to share the healing power of nature with more people around the world. And through our commitment to sustainable processes, renewable energy usage and waste reduction initiatives, we're devoted to preserving nature and its power for future generations.
We believe we are stronger together, and our ongoing commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging ensures that every employee is treated with fairness and respect. Because doing what's right-in the right way-is how we succeed as a company and a society.