Legal Intern (Summer Law Clerk)

Responsibilities

• Include Legal Research and Analysis Conduct legal research on federal, state, and international issues affecting business operations. Analyze statutes, regulations, and case law to support legal team decision-making. Summarize findings in written legal memoranda or presentations. Document Drafting, Review, and Maintenance Assist in reviewing and organizing contracts, compliance documents, litigation document production, and internal policies. Draft various documents, including addenda, assignments, position statements, subpoena responses, and demand letters. Assist in processing various agreements, including final review and signature coordination. Draft legal correspondence, research summaries, and basic contract templates. Support the preparation of presentations, reports, and other legal documentation. Corporate Legal Support Aid in tracking regulatory developments, contract renewals, and legal deadlines. Participate in internal meetings related to compliance, ethics, and corporate governance. Help organize and maintain digital legal files, contracts, and reference materials. Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with cross-functional teams (e.g., Compliance, HR, Procurement, and Operations) to gain exposure to legal support across business units. Participate in assigned team projects, contributing a legal perspective under supervision. Learning & Development Attend scheduled legal department meetings and intern development sessions. Observe and shadow in-house counsel to better understand corporate law practice. Attend and observe court appearances, depositions, business meetings and mediations. What You’ll Need Enrollment in an accredited law school, ideally entering 2L or 3L year. Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills. Demonstrated interest in corporate law, employment law, contracts, compliance, or related areas. Ability to handle confidential information with integrity and discretion. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and ability to relate to and inspire confidence with sophisticated business groups. A collaborative, professional, and proactive mindset and a high-level of confidentiality. Must be able to work on-site at VGO’s Cincinnati, OH Global Headquarters (opening in spring of 2027) Valvoline Global is an equal opportunity employer . We are dedicated to fostering an environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and skills. We strictly prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind, regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic. We are committed to ensuring accessibility throughout our recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any stage of the recruitment or selection process, please contact us at:.
• Email : [email protected] This contact information is solely for accommodation requests. For inquiries about application status, please use the appropriate channels listed in your application materials. Are You Ready to Make an Impact? At Valvoline Global, we’re looking for passionate and talented individuals to join our journey of innovation and excellence. Are you ready to shape the future with us? Apply today. Requisition ID: 2653