Your Opportunity as a Legal Intern

As an intern within our Legal department, you will gain substantive legal experience in numerous areas of law, including general corporate law, contract drafting and negotiation, litigation, securities, advertising, food law, intellectual property, and more. You will have the opportunity to work on projects with various attorneys within Smucker’s in-house legal department and will also participate in meetings with internal business teams, leadership, and external counsel used by the company. Successful candidates will efficiently manage tasks, prioritize assignments, and meet deadlines for projects while maintaining a high standard of work. Candidates should exhibit initiative by identifying areas where assistance is needed and taking proactive steps to contribute to the legal team's effectiveness.

Location: Orrville, Corporate Offices

Work Arrangements: Hybrid - onsite a minimum of 9 days a month primarily during core weeks as determined by the Company; maybe more as business need requires

In this role you will:

Perform legal research
Draft memos & prepare high-level overviews of emerging legal issues
Assist in drafting internal policies & other company legal resources
Document reviews related to company litigation
Present new case law & regulations to the attorney team

What we are looking for:

1L or 2L (current full-time student); 2L or 3L (current part-time student); Spring Starts and 3+3 students are welcome
Interest in corporate law or obtaining in-house legal experience
Strong academics and involvement in extracurriculars, with preferred class rank in the top 40%
Excellent research, writing, and communication skills
Collaborative, curious and self-motivated
Resume must include GPA and class rank (if available)

Why Choose the J.M. Smucker Company’s Internship Program?

Are you seeking an exceptional internship experience at a Fortune 500 company? At Smucker, we are dedicated to providing a world-class, award-winning internship that offers you the opportunity to:

Learn: Unlock your potential in a collaborative and supportive environment where you are treated like a true peer and challenged to be your best.
Grow: Benefit from hands-on training with a dedicated mentor and connect with peers and leaders throughout the company.
Lead: Contribute to high-profile projects that support our Company’s growing categories like snacks, coffee and pet food.

Additional Perks:

Along with engaging work, we offer a variety of benefits to ensure your internship is both rewarding and memorable. These include:

Unique opportunities to network and interact with company leadership
Customized professional development sessions
Networking events and social outings with fellow interns
Access to a fully equipped fitness center, complete with a basketball court, indoor walking track, and recreational league sports
The Orchard, our gourmet cafeteria, offering breakfast and lunch with seasonal and locally-sourced ingredients
A competitive compensation package, including paid corporate holidays
Compensation range: $18-25/hr
**Actual hourly rate is determined based upon the year of college that will be completed at the start of the internship*
Employee discounts at our Company Store
A housing stipend for interns relocating for the program

Experience an internship where you can learn, grow, and lead — all while being part of something special at Smucker.

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