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About the role
Steer North America is looking for a motivated, self-starting, problem-solver and collaborative Legal Intern. The Legal Intern will be responsible for applying their skills, education, and knowledge to assist Steer in researching laws affecting its day-to-day business operations (including data privacy) and help us identify risk and take actions to reduce unnecessary risk through the drafting of policies, procedures and training materials where necessary.
The person in this role will be exposed to the operations of a growing international professional services company and will be involved in various aspects of in-house legal work such as commercial contracts, corporate governance and IP matters.
The Legal Intern will work directly with Steers in-house legal and compliance team which is based in London, UK. The intern will collaborate with other employees, the Companys leadership team, and outside counsel where necessary. Additional administrative responsibilities will be expected.
Position Experience
You can expect to:
Gain hands-on experience navigating compliance requirements in North America and exposure to working alongside Steers legal team.
Develop professional communication, learning, and leadership skills.
Work effectively within a diverse team and fast-paced work culture, learning to protect the Company from risk while moving the business forward.
Improve presentation awareness and skills.
Compensation
The hourly rate for New York office applicants is $24 per hour USD.
Do be advised that this is an estimated benchmark salary of good faith for the State of New York. All compensation, regardless of location, may be subject to change as skills, abilities, internal equity and geographic location are taken into account.
Steer reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional compensation.
Requirements
About the Legal Intern
Must be enrolled in law school and currently pursuing a JD (and be returning to school the semester following the internship).
Interest in privacy and data protection preferred.
A cumulative GPA of 3.0 is preferred.
Experience in Legal research and drafting.
Must be available to work up to 40 hours/week and to work in person at our NYC office 2 days each week.
Must have attention to detail but also possess the ability to see the big picture
Must demonstrate strong organizational and project management skills, as well as strong written and oral communication skills
Must be comfortable with Microsoft office products and remote meeting software (e.g. Microsoft Teams, etc.).
Benefits
Steer is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all candidates regardless of race, color, ancestry, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, Veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Any other human expressions and experiences not mentioned here are equally welcome. If you require an accommodation, now or throughout your employment, please let us know.
In our commitment to inclusivity in the workplace, Steer has welcomed the creation of various Employee Resource Groups, dedicated to ensuring the support, progression, and well-being of all employees. For more information, check out our social responsibility page Our social responsibility | Steer((link removed)).
Our evaluation processes are designed around merit and capability. We dont select people on the prestige of their educational establishments or other background information. Our interviewers are trained on how to manage selection processes fairly and without bias, and to conduct processes which do not selectively appeal more to one or more demographic to the detriment of any others.
We understand that some may be dissuaded to apply based off their compatibility with the job description. That being said, we understand that not everyone is a perfect match on paper and encourage anyone to apply regardless of how much their work experience directly relates to the job description.
Part-time and flexible working applications will be considered.
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