This is a unique opportunity to get in-depth exposure of being part of an in-house legal team at a high-growth industry at the intersection of automotive and tech, while pitching in to get practical work experience on cutting-edge legal issues. The ideal candidate is passionate about applying the law to solve real world problems, eager to learn new issues in a collaborative way, enthusiastic to work with our business teams, and ready to work in an exciting, in fast-paced environment.
Compensation: Please note that this is an unpaid externship. Externs are eligible to receive academic credit through their educational institution.
Job Responsibilities:
Work with senior in-house attorneys on a variety of projects to provide in-house legal support needed by business units, to address cutting edge legal issues in the fields of IP, privacy, AI, employment, litigation, contracting, and commercial law.
Projects include performing legal research, interfacing with stakeholders on legal issues, preparing presentations or summaries on the status of the latest legal developments, performing legal review of various documents, and working with in-house attorneys to brainstorm practical solutions to arising legal issues, and working with IP professionals to learn the process of creating patent/IP strategy for new inventions.
Minimum Qualifications:
Law Student
0-2 years of experience required
Benefits/Perks:
•PTO
•Sick Time
Seniority level
Internship
Employment type
Internship
Job function
Legal
Industries
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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