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Methode Electronics

Legal Intern

Posted 21 Days Ago
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In-Office
Rolling Meadows, IL, USA
24-26 Hourly
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Rolling Meadows, IL, USA
24-26 Hourly
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The Legal Intern will assist in organizing corporate documents, conducting research on corporate laws, supporting due diligence processes, and performing general administrative tasks in a corporate legal environment.
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Job Summary:

Methode Electronics is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Corporate Law summer intern to support our corporate legal team. The intern will gain hands-on experience in corporate governance, contracts, compliance, and due diligence while working closely with experienced legal professionals.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist in organizing corporate documents, including contracts, licenses and policies
  • Conduct research on corporate laws, regulations, and compliance requirements
  • Support due diligence processes for corporate transactions
  • Perform general administrative and legal support tasks
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

  • Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree with the intention to pursue a law degree (rising junior or senior preferred)
  • Interest in corporate law, commercial law, or business law
  • Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
  • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office

What You’ll Gain:

  • Exposure to real-world corporate legal work and transactions
  • Mentorship from experienced corporate lawyers
  • Development of practical legal skills
  • Insight into corporate governance and regulatory compliance

The base pay hiring rate expected for this position is: $24-26/hr.

Note: Candidates must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States on a permanent basis post-graduation.

Benefits and Perks

Methode offers US employees Medical, Dental, Vision, Hearing, Life & Disability insurance, a wellness program, and time off benefits.

Voluntary benefit plans include Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Pet Insurance.  

Methode provides an Employee Assistance Program, and participation in the Company’s 401(k) plan which includes a company contribution.

Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.

Methode Electronics is an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics per the EEO Poster available here . If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] or call (708) 867-6777 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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