Legal Operations Intern

Digi-Key Corporation   Thief River Falls, MN   Full-time     Legal Services
Posted on November 17, 2024
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DigiKey is one of the fastest growing distributors of electronic components in the world. In addition to offering the broadest selection of in-stock electronic components and providing the best service possible to customers, employees have access to a highly competitive benefits package. To learn more, visit our benefits and perks page.

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Position Overview:
As a Legal Operations Intern, you will participate in various aspects of the Corporate Legal environment. You will work alongside team members and have the opportunity to complete a capstone project which you'll work on throughout the internship. You will work on several different legal matters in a wide variety of practice areas including corporate governance, compliance, and commercial matters.

Housing: Local campus housing (private room, private bath, and shared living space) is provided for interns selecting Thief River Falls as their internship home base. We are unable to provide housing for Bloomington-based internships.

This is an onsite role that will require onsite attendance.

Responsibilities:
  • Assist with day-to-day tasks and projects in the assigned department
  • Support the team in their regular duties
  • Participate in team meetings and contribute to brainstorming sessions
  • Collaborate with team members on various projects and initiatives
  • Conduct research and analysis as assigned
  • Maintain organized records of work and project files
  • Assist with drafting appropriate policies and practices to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations
  • Conduct legal research on a wide range of topics, including corporate, regulatory compliance, contract law, and healthcare regulations. Summarize findings and provide recommendations to the Legal team
  • Assist in the review and drafting of contracts, including vendor agreements, nondisclosure agreements, and licensing agreements. Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable laws
  • Organize and maintain legal documents and records, including contracts, non-disclosure agreements, addendums, and other records. Help develop efficient document management processes
Capstone Project:
  • Gain practical experience in the assigned department
  • Develop a deeper understanding of DigiKey and how it operates
  • Improve business skills such as communication, project management, data analysis, etc.
  • Build a professional network within the industry
Required knowledge, skills, and abilities
  • The best candidate for this position will be a current student working towards a bachelor's degree in Legal Operations, English, Business, History, Economics, Philosophy, or Political Science or have completed a bachelor's degree and is currently enrolled in an accredited law school
  • Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills including average to above-average computer ability
  • Be willing to take the initiative, working independently and collaboratively
  • Ability to swiftly re-prioritize tasks, manage change, and re-adjust strategies based on business needs
  • Self-motivated to work independently and prioritize and manage numerous deadlines
  • Must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship
Tools, Systems, and Software:
  • Full Microsoft Office Suite, including Teams
  • Outlook
Physical Requirements:
  • Generally, spend the workday sitting at a workstation and operating computer devices, such as, but not limited to keyboard, mouse, and screen
  • Generally, spend the workday performing repetitive motions that involve or affect the hands, head, and other parts of your body
DigiKey Electronics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled, and other diverse candidates to apply and be considered for open positions.

If you are an applicant with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at 1-800-338-4105 or careers.us@digikey.com.

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Digi-Key Corporation

Thief River Falls , MN