NRDC is seeking an In-House Legal intern to work with the Office of General Counsel team.
Position Summary
The Office of General Counsel (“OGC”) is the in-house legal function for NRDC, the NRDC Action Fund, and the Beijing Representative Office. OGC also advises NRDC’s affiliate, NRDC India Private Limited. It consists of 11 attorneys and administrators and is responsible for providing high-quality legal and risk management advice to its clients. OGC attorneys handle challenging and diverse portfolios covering a wide range of legal issues, including nonprofit law, corporate governance, lobbying and political law, contracts and negotiations, international, and labor and employment matters.
The In-House Legal intern will have the opportunity to contribute on OGC’s full portfolio, gaining experience and exposure to all aspects of in-house legal operations. The intern will partner with multiple members of OGC staff to respond to client requests and move OGC’s long-term projects forward. This work includes legal research, reviewing organizational and advocacy materials, and drafting legal memoranda and responses to clients. In addition to responding to day-to-day matters, interns will have the opportunity to assume lead responsibility for at least one major project over the course of the summer.
Please note this position does not include work on NRDC’s environmental litigation or advocacy portfolio. In-house interns will have the opportunity to join trainings and briefings with other NRDC legal interns, but this position is focused on in-house legal operations.
Responsibilities
Some job responsibilities may include:
Conduct legal research on issues related to nonprofit law, corporate governance, lobbying, international law, labor and employment matters, and contracts.
Work with OGC attorneys and administrators to respond to client requests across different NRDC departments.
Assist in negotiations and the preparation of contracts and agreements.
Support risk assessments and recommend measures to mitigate potential legal exposure.
Gain exposure to the day-to-day workings of an in-house legal team through mentorship and hands-on learning.
Build an understanding of legal issues in the context of nonprofit advocacy and operations.
Qualifications
Required:
Commitment to NRDC’s mission and values.
Completion of at least one (1) year of law school by the time of the internship.
Solid writing, research, and oral communications skills.
High degree of professional ethics and integrity.
Interest in in-house client counseling and legal operations
Preferred:
Substantive knowledge or interest in one or more elements of OGC’s portfolio, including but not limited to contract/procurement policy, corporate governance, lobbying and election law, AI and technology, legal ethics, and risk management.
Tagged as: Law/Policy
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