What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Intern, Summer 2025 position at The J.M. Smucker Co.?
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, 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, 30% in office expectations
In This Role You Will
Looking for a world-class internship program at a Fortune 500 company? At Smucker, we’re committed to offering you that world-class experience and the opportunity to:
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, 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, 30% in office expectations
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
- 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)
Looking for a world-class internship program at a Fortune 500 company? At Smucker, we’re committed to offering you that world-class experience and the opportunity to:
- Learn: Realize your potential in a collaborative, supportive environment where you’re part of the Smucker Family and challenged to be your best.
- Grow: Receive hands-on training from a dedicated mentor and connect with peers and leaders across our Company.
- Lead: Contribute to high-profile projects that support our strategic priorities along with opportunities to get involved in many ways including our continued progress on the journey to become the organization we expect to be on inclusion, diversity and equity. We firmly believe that an inclusive environment and diverse organization strengthens our Company and enables every employee to reach their full potential.
- Unique opportunities to network and engage with company leadership
- Participate in tailored professional development sessions
- Take part in networking events and outings with fellow interns
- A fully equipped fitness center with a basketball court, indoor walking track and rec league sports
- The Orchard, our gourmet cafeteria serving breakfast and lunch, with specials derived from seasonal and local ingredients
- A competitive compensation package and paid corporate holidays
- Employee discount at our Company Store
- Housing stipend for those relocating for their internship
- Our Internship Program
- Our Thriving Together Philosophy Supporting All Impacted by Our Business
- Our Continued Progress on Inclusion, Diversity and Equity
