Legal Intern

About Sovrn

Every interesting company solves important problems for other people.  Sovrn is a Software and Data business that helps Open Web businesses be and remain independent.  We help them understand their business better, operate more efficiently, and make & keep more money.

• We believe in the freedom and free-flow of information.
• We believe the Open Web is the largest source of this information.
• We believe in helping Open Web businesses be and remain Independent.

Through Software products and Data solutions we help our customers:

• Understand their business better, so they can make better decisions
• Operate their business more efficiently, so they can invest in what matters most
• Make (and Keep) more money, so they control their own destiny

About the Job

Sovrn is looking for a Legal Intern to assist with several temporary contract administration projects on a temporary, contract basis.  The responsibilities of the Legal Intern will include working closely with the legal and business teams to review, analyze, and organize a wide variety of contracts, with a focus on customer and data acquisition and distribution agreements.

What you’ll be doing:

• Participate in day-to-day operations of the Legal Team.
• Assist in monitoring legal and regulatory developments relevant to the company's operations.
• Support compliance efforts by reviewing policies and procedures and identifying areas for improvement.
• Assist in monitoring legal and regulatory developments relevant to the company's operations.
• Support compliance efforts by reviewing policies and procedures and identifying areas for improvement.

The successful candidate will have: 

• Must be currently enrolled and return to law school for 2024 fall semester
• Bachelor’s degree required; currently enrolled first- and second-year law students are preferred
• Possess a basic knowledge and understanding of legal terms and conditions 
• Personal Strengths – Positive attitude, organized, self-motivated, willingness to learn, and flexibility to adapt to ever-changing responsibilities and work environment are musts.
• Attention to Detail – Must be able to consistently demonstrate a strong attention to detail in all aspects of the position.
• Communication Skills - Must be able to communicate effectively and in a concise manner, both verbally and in writing, to internal and external audiences.
• Process Management - Must be able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously on your own and together with a team.
• Problem Solving – Must be able to solve problems in a timely manner; gather and analyze information skillfully and efficiently; and work well in group problem solving situations as well as independently.
• Adaptability - Adapt to changes in the work environment; prioritize competing demands; change approach or method to best fit the situation; be able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events; appreciate the opportunity to adjust and adapt with growing business.
• Professionalism - Must have a high degree of professional ethics and integrity and must display sound judgement.
• Computer Skills – Proven expertise in the Microsoft Office Suite. Salesforce experience is a plus. Must have the ability to learn how to navigate a contracts management software. 
• Legal Research- Proficient research skills with and without various legal databases, with the ability to analyze findings and communicate results in a precise and concise manner.
• Legal Writing – Must have excellent writing skills and some experience in drafting, editing, analyzing, and reviewing contracts in preparation for execution.

This position reports to: Director of Legal Operations (Andrea Policky) 

Sovrn Core Values: Candid, Customer Empathy, Learning, Scrappy, Second Order Thinking

Compensation

In accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the approximate compensation range for this role in Boulder, Colorado is $25.00 an hour. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate's relevant work experience, skills and certifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer 

Sovrn is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, parental or pregnancy status, marriage and civil partnership, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations will be made to meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and will be provided as requested by candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. 

Recruitment Agencies

Sovrn does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias or Sovrn employees. Sovrn is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.