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Legal Intern

CompanyLandus
LocationDes Moines
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 4, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The Legal Intern will support the Legal Department by conducting legal research on statutes and regulations, assisting in drafting and reviewing various legal documents, and managing document organization systems. This role involves working closely with the General Counsel on ongoing legal matters and special projects, including compliance support and litigation preparation assistance.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
303
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
The Landus mission is simple: we want to steward a secure food and fuel future by uplifting and connecting farmers to a global market. As a farmer-owned cooperative headquartered in Iowa, Landus elevates thousands of farmers in communities throughout rural America. By activating the power of data to connect key contributors across the ag supply chain, we’re helping farmers build sustainable and profitable businesses and activating a more secure future for farmers and consumers alike. Our diversified farmer-owned cooperative offers precision agronomy services with approximately 40 agronomists on staff, a proprietary, AcreEdge® Performance Portfolio, expert grain marketing services; and corn and soybean processing including a facility in Ralston, Iowa, which manufactures SoyPlus®, a high bypass protein soybean meal for dairy herds across the globe.
About the Role

Description

About the Role

The Legal Intern will support the Legal Department with research, document preparation, and administrative legal tasks. This role provides hands-on exposure to corporate/legal operations and offers the opportunity to gain practical experience in a fast-paced professional environment. The intern will work closely with the General Counsel and cross-functional partners to assist with ongoing legal matters and special projects.


What will you do?

  • Conduct legal research on statutes, regulations, case law, and industry-specific compliance matters
  • Assist in drafting and reviewing contracts, agreements, and internal legal documents
  • Support document organization, file management, and contract tracking systems
  • Prepare summaries, memoranda, and reports for internal stakeholders
  • Assist with compliance audits and policy updates
  • Support litigation preparation, including discovery organization and document review (if applicable)
  • Attend internal meetings and take notes on legal discussions as needed
  • Provide general administrative support to the Legal team

Learning Opportunities

  • Exposure to real-world corporate legal matters
  • Mentorship from experienced legal professionals
  • Hands-on experience with contract review and compliance processes
  • Insight into cross-functional business operations


Requirements

Candidate Requirements

  • Currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate program (Pre-Law, Political Science, Business, or related field) or Juris Doctor (JD) program. (2L preferred)
  • Strong research, analytical, and writing skills
  • High attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

Licenses, Registrations, Certificates

  • Valid state motor vehicle operator’s license
  • Prior internship or work experience in a legal or corporate environment
  • Familiarity with legal research tools

Location & Commitments

  • Frequent use of hands and fingers to prod, handle, feel, or reach.
  • Regularly required to talk or hear. 
  • Occasionally required to stand, walk, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. 
  • Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. 
  • Specific vision requirements include close vision and the ability to focus vision. 
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.


Key Skills
Legal ResearchDocument PreparationAdministrative Legal TasksContract DraftingContract ReviewFile ManagementCompliance AuditsLitigation PreparationDiscovery OrganizationAnalytical SkillsWriting SkillsAttention To DetailOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft Office SuiteTask ManagementMeeting Note Taking
Categories
LegalAdministrative