Intern

About the role

The Legal Extern will support Susan G. Komen's legal team, contributing to the organization's mission of addressing the breast cancer crisis through bold initiatives.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide legal support for all legal functions for the organization including needs related to trademarks, contracts, compliance, and risk management.
• Conduct legal research to support ongoing matters and initiatives.
• Avoid legal risks by reviewing vendor contracts and ensuring alignment with organizational standards.
• Support internal investigations and employment-related matters.
• Create and update internal legal resources to enhance team efficiency.
• Collaborate with in-house attorneys and other staff on various legal matters.
• Attend and participate in meetings and take notes as necessary.

Qualifications

• Be willing to work in a remote environment and must remain within the United States.
• Commit time during Komen's core working hours (9:30 AM to 3:30 PM) to attend online team meetings and/or meet with your supervising attorney.
• Have strong research and analytical skills with proficiency in Westlaw and Lexis.
• Be punctual and able to adhere to deadlines and schedules.
• Have excellent written and oral communication abilities.
• Have working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Office 365 applications.
• Be detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Be open to trying new things and exploring multiple areas of law.
• Have the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Have the aptitude for resolving conflicts and negotiating or collaborating on major projects.
• Have adept relationship building skills to enhance workflow and work quality.