What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern, Legal position at Patterson-Kelley?
Building the people that build the world.
With platforms in HVAC and Detection and Measurement, SPX Technologies builds innovative solutions that enable a safer, more efficient, sustainable world. Through our RiSE talent development framework, we Reach, Identify, Strengthen, and Engage our employees to support them in their continued development. We’re a global company of problem solvers, collaborators, and innovators, and our businesses build solutions that impact the world.
As part of HVAC Cooling, SPX Cooling Technologies is a leader in high quality industrial HVAC equipment used to cool large facilities like hospitals, data centers, and power plants. With cooling towers, fans, and refrigeration units, companies rely on brands like Marley, Recold, and SGS to provide comfort and mission critical and industrial cooling solutions.
How You Will Make An Impact (Job Summary)
SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. Join our Legal team as a 2026 summer intern, where you’ll gain hands-on experience in corporate law operations while providing critical support to attorneys and paralegals. This internship is ideal for students pursuing degrees in Pre-Law, Political Science, Business, or related fields who are interested in learning how an in-house legal department operates within a global manufacturing company.
What We Are Looking For (Required/Ideal Experience, Skills, Education)
We each bring something to the table, and we are looking for someone who has:
Required Experience & Skills
How We Live Our Culture
Our culture is at the center of what we do and, more importantly, who we are. Our core values set a standard for how we manage ourselves, and our Leadership Model sets the standard for how we engage with each other. Whether you are an individual contributor or you lead a large team, each of us leads at SPX.
What benefits do we offer?
We know that the well-being of our employees is integral. Our benefits include:
We value different backgrounds, experiences, and voices at SPX, and we are committed to challenging ourselves, openly communicating, and striving to improve every day. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where everyone has a voice and is encouraged to realize their fullest potential.
SPX is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.
With platforms in HVAC and Detection and Measurement, SPX Technologies builds innovative solutions that enable a safer, more efficient, sustainable world. Through our RiSE talent development framework, we Reach, Identify, Strengthen, and Engage our employees to support them in their continued development. We’re a global company of problem solvers, collaborators, and innovators, and our businesses build solutions that impact the world.
As part of HVAC Cooling, SPX Cooling Technologies is a leader in high quality industrial HVAC equipment used to cool large facilities like hospitals, data centers, and power plants. With cooling towers, fans, and refrigeration units, companies rely on brands like Marley, Recold, and SGS to provide comfort and mission critical and industrial cooling solutions.
How You Will Make An Impact (Job Summary)
SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. Join our Legal team as a 2026 summer intern, where you’ll gain hands-on experience in corporate law operations while providing critical support to attorneys and paralegals. This internship is ideal for students pursuing degrees in Pre-Law, Political Science, Business, or related fields who are interested in learning how an in-house legal department operates within a global manufacturing company.
- Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and cross-functional business partners to resolve urgent requests and ensure compliance with company policies.
- Contribute to special projects, including legal research, contract review support, and process improvement initiatives.
- Maintain and organize the Legal department’s central filing system, ensuring accurate tracking and storage of executed agreements and key legal documents.
- Gain exposure to legal technoloogy systems, including AI-enabled tools, contract management systems, legal processes, and corporate governance.
What We Are Looking For (Required/Ideal Experience, Skills, Education)
We each bring something to the table, and we are looking for someone who has:
Required Experience & Skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and manage multiple priorities
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to handle filing, scheduling, or document preparation, reliably
- Research and writing experience
- Exposure to legal or compliance settings, preferred
- Currently pursuing a degree in Pre-Law, Political Science, Business, or a related field.
- Or currently enrolled in a Juris Doctor (JD) program
- Cumulative college GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Hybrid schedule
- The position may require working occasionally outside normal work hours.
- Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds.
- Keyboarding/typing.
- Ability to read effectively from a computer screen and/or a paper copy.
- Ability to handle a large volume of work and perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally.
How We Live Our Culture
Our culture is at the center of what we do and, more importantly, who we are. Our core values set a standard for how we manage ourselves, and our Leadership Model sets the standard for how we engage with each other. Whether you are an individual contributor or you lead a large team, each of us leads at SPX.
What benefits do we offer?
We know that the well-being of our employees is integral. Our benefits include:
- Generous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave
- Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one
- Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
- Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs
We value different backgrounds, experiences, and voices at SPX, and we are committed to challenging ourselves, openly communicating, and striving to improve every day. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where everyone has a voice and is encouraged to realize their fullest potential.
SPX is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.