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Summer Legal Intern

CompanySOCOTEC
LocationNew York
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 6, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will support the legal team by conducting research, managing contracts, and assisting with compliance and risk management tasks. They will also help cross-departmental teams and utilize AI tools to support business operations.
Internship Type
intern
Salary Range
$25 - $28
Company Size
7220
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
32 hours
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About The Company
SOCOTEC ranks in the Top 10 Best Workplaces® 2025 (category: >2500 employees) and is once again certified Great Place to Work® in 2025, across 18 countries! SOCOTEC offers its clients and partners services throughout the entire life cycle of built assets to ensure compliance, extend their lifespan, improve technical, energy, and environmental performance, and ultimately guarantee people’s safety. As an independent trusted third party, SOCOTEC relies on 6,500 technicians and engineers across France, recognized among the best in risk management and technical consulting. Joining SOCOTEC means becoming part of a community of 14,000 experts based in 26 countries, all ready to take on challenges in the fields of Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) in construction, infrastructure, and industry. Joining us means giving purpose to your career and contributing to the ambitions of a fast-growing international group that has always placed people at the heart of its operations. Our project is ambitious, and our collective energy is our strength! Together, we build trust for a safer and more sustainable world. Let’s SOCOTEC Come live a unique experience with us and help grow SOCOTEC, the leading expert in asset integrity for construction, infrastructure, and industry! Join us and experience the SOCOTEC journey!
About the Role

Company Description

About SOCOTEC:

SOCOTEC is a provider of niche consulting services within the architecture, engineering and construction industries focusing on high-performance buildings and specialty structures. Through an integrated, holistic approach, our professionals provide solutions for building envelope, energy efficiency, sustainability, code advisory and construction advisory projects.

SOCOTEC’s combination of expertise, experience and methods are increasingly recognized as best-in-class fueling significant growth.

SOCOTEC is proud to announce that it has been officially certified as a Great Place to Work by the renowned global authority on workplace culture, Great Place to Work®.

Job Description

With your time with us, you will:

  • Exposure to diverse types of legal work in an in-house environment, including contracting, compliance, and risk management.
  • Organize, maintain, and track contract status
  • Conduct legal research on assigned topics
  • Assist with Non-Disclosure Agreements and other similar documents to protect the confidentiality of the company’s proprietary data.
  • Review trademark and copyright applications and enforcement of the company’s rights to its intellectual property.
  • Learn and contribute to risk management functions, including insurance policies and ethics
  • Cross department support including finance, HR, and acquisitions.
  • Summarizing various legal documents, including contracts with customers , clients, and vendors.
  • Review, organize, and summarize key legal terms of office leases
  • Learn and support the use of AI tools and solutions serving the legal team and broader business units

Qualifications

  • Must be a sophomore or junior or pursuing their Judicial Doctorate or related field
  • Must be able to commit at least 32 hours a week in office 
  • Able to articulate how they demonstrate time management and organization skills
  • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

Additional Information

SOCOTEC offers generous compensation packages including salary, benefits & bonus based upon relevant experience.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines

Hourly pay range: $25.00-$28.00/hourly

SOCOTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

  • Department: US - Corporate Admin
    • Key Skills
    ContractingComplianceRisk managementLegal researchNon-disclosure agreementsTrademark reviewCopyright applicationsIntellectual propertyInsurance policiesEthicsTime managementOrganization skillsAI toolsDocument summarizationLease review
    Categories
    LegalConsultingAdministrativeConstructionEngineering
    Benefits
    SalaryBonus