Legal Department Intern (NYC based)

Scope and Purpose of Project:

Please note that this is an unpaid internship opportunity, working 20-hours per week, and in our NYC office 2-3 days per week. We will only consider candidates who receive academic credit and/or stipend from an academic institution. Please be sure to outline your academic sponsorship in your cover letter.  

The legal department of the Bill, Hillary & Chelsea Clinton Foundation is seeking a detail-oriented college intern to join our in-house legal department. This position provides and opportunity to gain practical experience in corporate governance administration and exposure to many aspects of an in-house legal department, including reviewing, developing, and negotiating contracts and advising colleagues on legal risks. The intern will support the legal team with administrative and research projects.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Assist with corporate governance tasks, including maintaining organizational records, tracking compliance deadlines, and preparing board materials;
• Organize and manage legal documents, agreements, and filings;
• Assist with contract review and organization with opportunities to observe negotiation and risk assessment processes;
• Support special projects that provide insight into the broader responsibilities of an in-house legal department;
• Handle administrative tasks efficiently to ensure smooth legal operations; and
• Comply with Clinton Foundation policies and procedures as presented to intern.

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a college or university program;
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion;
• A proactive approach to learning and problem-solving; and
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and willingness to learn.

Benefits:

• Practical experience in an in-house legal setting within a foundation;
• Exposure to corporate governance, contracts, and legal operations;
• Mentorship from experienced legal professionals;
• Insight into how legal teams support mission-driven organizations; and
• Development of professional skills applicable to various career paths.

About the Clinton Foundation 

Building on a lifetime of public service, President Clinton established the Clinton Foundation on the simple belief that everyone deserves a chance to succeed, everyone has a responsibility to act, and we all do better when we work together. For nearly two decades, that premise has energized the work of the Foundation in overcoming complex challenges and improving the lives of people across the United States and around the world. 

As an operating foundation, we work on issues directly or with strategic partners from the business, government, and nonprofit sectors to create economic opportunity, improve public health, and inspire civic engagement and service. Our programs are designed to make a real difference today while serving as proven models for tomorrow. The goal of every effort is to use available resources to get better results faster – at the lowest possible cost. 

We firmly believe that when diverse groups of people bring resources together in the spirit of true cooperation, transformative ideas will emerge to drive life-changing action. 

Learn more at http://www.clintonfoundation.org, on Facebook at Facebook.com/ClintonFoundation and on Twitter @ClintonFdn.