College Intern- General Counsel

Compensation

(Based on Experience)

Summary

Job Responsibilities

• Performs legal research and analysis.
• Writes legal memoranda in legislation, procurement, contracts, employment, construction, real property, and policies and procedures.
• Assists in document review.
• Drafts and reviews contracts to be negotiated and executed with vendors, property owners, and local agencies, including community contracts, software licensing and maintenance agreements, user agreements, SaaS agreements, leases, licenses, build-to-suit technology agreements, non-disclosure agreements, insurance coverage agreements, membership agreements, financing agreements, engineering and design agreements, and construction agreements.
• Assists in the litigation of GLWA interests in administrative proceedings and cases, ranging in difficulty and impacting Michigan and federal jurisprudence.
• Investigates factual matters through personal, phone, and written contacts.
• Assists in creating legal policies and procedures for GLWA.
• As assigned, may represent the Office of the General Counsel in meetings with other departments, outside vendors, contractors, etc.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

• Completion of first-year law school at an ABA-accredited institution.
• Law school student in good standing.
• Proficient in the use of Windows-based MS Word and MS Excel applications.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment. This includes health, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and team member discount programs. Retirement and Retirement Health Savings are effective the first day of employment. Click HERE for more information.

Note: Part-Time employment is not eligible for health benefits, however, is eligible to participate in the 457 Retirement Plan.

GLWA is an equal opportunity employer.

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