Legal Intern, Corporate

Company: Compass Group USA
Location: Charlotte
Posted on: November 26, 2022

Job Description:

Compass Corporate A family of companies and experiencesAs the leading foodservice and support services company, Compass Group USA is known for our great people, great service and our great results. If you've been hungry and away from home, chances are you've tasted Compass Group's delicious food and experienced our outstanding service. Our 225,000 associates work in award-winning restaurants, corporate cafes, hospitals, schools, arenas, museums, and more in all 50 states. Our reach is constantly expanding to shape the industry and create new opportunities for innovation. Join the Compass family today!great people. great services. great results.Each and every individual plays a key role in the growth and legacy of our company. We know the next big idea can come from anyone. We encourage developing and attracting expertise that differentiates us as a company as we continue to raise the bar.Overview:Busy Legal Department of large corporation has a need for a Legal Intern. Candidate will be responsible for supporting Legal Department professionals who manage a variety of corporate legal matters. Anticipated duration of the internship is 12 to 24 months.Successful candidate will have attention to detail, be a self-starter, and thrive in a professional and fast paced environment. The ability to maintain confidentiality is essential. *Please submit a Cover Letter in addition to a Resume for the position*With assistance and management of Legal Department professionals, responsibilities may include:--- Create and maintain files for legal matters.--- Administer data entry and maintenance of legal matters tracking database; assist with review and compilation of periodic reporting from legal matters tracking database.--- Manage flow of information and documents to and from outside counsel, including discovery, case filings, billing, new case assignments, and introductions to company personnel.--- Handle the administration of litigation hold memos sent to participants in legal matters.--- Coordinate and gather information from business operators and various corporate departments.--- Investigate pre-litigation complaints and assist with drafting responses to the complaints.--- Research and summarize new local, state, and federal laws and case law on a variety of topics.--- Finalize and facilitate settlements, including coordinating with outside counsel and Treasury Department regarding written agreements, payment, and timing.--- Participate in contract review projects and analyze and subjectively review documents and contracts using specific criteria.--- Administer data entry and maintenance of contracts tracking database; assist with review and compilation of periodic reporting from contracts tracking database.Requirements:--- Bachelor's Degree and has recently taken or is planning to take the LSAT in the next 12 months or is currently enrolled in law school, OR--- Is a candidate for Bachelor's Degree and is considering attending law school but seeks to obtain practical experience in a corporate legal setting prior to enrolling.--- Availability to work at least 15 hours per week during the school year and summer.--- Availability to work at the corporate office in Charlotte, NC at least one day a week during the entire internship. The remaining hours per week will be completed remotely.--- Excellent communication skills, both written & verbal.Apply to Compass Group today!Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. *Los Angeles applicants: Compass Group will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring (Ban the Box ordinance)

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