Legal Intern (On-site)

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

• Learn about the company, including the different lines of business
• Research and draft memos regarding developing legal issues
• Provide assistance with responding to subpoenas and other court filings
• Assist in-house paralegals with various tasks as necessary
• Take part in and take notes on meetings with the internal business and project teams and outside counsel.
• Review and assess contracts, including for M&A due diligence purposes 
• Shadow members of the legal department

Internship Details:

• Full-time
• Onsite at our office in Bloomfield, New Jersey (SGS corporate headquarters)
• Salary - $25.00/hour
• Approximately the beginning of June until August 2026 (10-week minimum commitment)  

Intern Qualifications / Skills:

• Law student - 1L and 2L
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to organize, prioritize and pay attention to detail
• Professionalism
• Proficiency in Word, Adobe, and Westlaw
• Must have access to a computer and internet connection in the event remote access is needed.
• Currently have a valid work authorization which will extend from June to August 2026.

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.
 
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. 

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. 
 
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