Corporate Legal Intern (Long-Term)
Wavestone
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- Location
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Work style
- Hybrid
- Job type
- Full time, Internship
- Posted
- Oct 16
- 4 days ago
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About the company
Wavestone
Management consulting · 1,001 to 5,000 employees
What you'll do
- Support legal research, contract review, entity management, compliance tracking, and due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and integrations.
- Draft and organize legal documents, maintain legal records, and prepare materials for internal stakeholders.
What you need
- <p><strong>Education</strong></p><ul><li>Completion of <strong>first year of law school (1L required)</strong> at an accredited institution</li></ul><p><strong>Required Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Demonstrated interest in corporate law, international law, and contract law</li><li>Interest in post-integration work, mergers & acquisitions, or corporate operations</li><li>Strong research, writing, and analytical skills</li><li>Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities</li><li>Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)</li></ul><p><strong>Additional Requirements</strong></p><p><strong>Candidates must be located within a commutable distance from our North Shore office in Pittsburgh </strong>and<strong> </strong>able to meet hybrid work expectations</p>
Key skills
Strong researchwritinganalytical skillsattention to detailorganizational abilitiesMicrosoft OfficeWordExcelPowerPoint
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We are seeking a highly motivated Legal Intern to join our Legal Department beginning in January 2027 . This hybrid internship is designed for law students who have completed their first year of law school and have a strong interest in corporate law, international law, and contract law , particularly within a post-integration business environment . The internship will begin on a part-time basis during the spring semester , with hours increasing to 40 hours per week during Summer 2027 , and will continue through the summer term. The intern will gain hands-on experience supporting legal initiatives and working closely with Sr. Legal Counsel on a variety of corporate and transactional matters.
Responsibilities
Assist Sr. Legal Counsel with legal research and analysis related to corporate, contract, and international law matters
Support post-integration activities, including contract review, entity management, and compliance tracking
Draft, review, and organize contracts, agreements, and other legal documents
Participate in due diligence activities related to mergers, acquisitions, and integrations
Help maintain contract databases and legal records
Prepare summaries, memoranda, and presentations for internal legal and business stakeholders
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including compliance, finance, and business operations
Perform additional legal and administrative tasks as assigned
Education
Completion of first year of law school (1L required) at an accredited institution
Required Experience
Demonstrated interest in corporate law, international law, and contract law
Interest in post-integration work, mergers & acquisitions, or corporate operations
Strong research, writing, and analytical skills
Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Additional Requirements
Candidates must be located within a commutable distance from our North Shore office in Pittsburgh and able to meet hybrid work expectations
Wavestone is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity as a core component of our culture. Our collective success depends heavily on the recruitment and inclusion of qualified professionals, regardless of individual characteristics such as race, ancestry, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran’s status, or any characteristic protected by law.