Legal Intern, Employment, Immigration & Compliance

Summary: Pernod Ricard is a global premium spirits and wine company seeking a 2L Legal Intern for their Legal Department. This role will support the Employment, Immigration & Compliance Legal Team, providing hands-on exposure to in-house legal practice, including preparing immigration visa applications and drafting contracts and policies. Responsibilities: - Assist attorneys and legal staff with preparing immigration visa applications and supporting documentation - Support the team with drafting and updating contracts and policies related to employment, compliance, and immigration matters - Create and refine presentations, training decks, and internal materials to support employee education and compliance guidance - Conduct legal research and analysis (including using Westlaw) in the areas of employment, compliance, and immigration law, and summarize findings for the team - Help manage multiple assignments at once by tracking deadlines, organizing work product, and following up on action items - Work full-time during Summer 2026 and continue supporting the team part-time during Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 (15–20 hours/week) Required Qualifications: - 2L at an accredited law school with a strong academic record - Authorized to work in the United States and at least 21 years of age - Available to work full-time in Summer 2026 and 15–20 hours/week during Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 - Prior experience in a legal working environment - Westlaw competency and strong legal research skills - Ability to manage multiple projects at once in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment - Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to see both detail and big-picture issues - Demonstrated willingness to learn, ask questions, and take feedback Preferred Qualifications: - moot court or law review/journal experience - coursework and/or experience in employment and/or immigration law - experience with corporate law and contract analysis/drafting Required Skills: Westlaw competency, legal research skills, contract analysis/drafting Important Skills: employment law experience, immigration law experience Nice-to-Have Skills: analytical skills, willingness to learn, communication skills, organizational skills Benefits: Flexible work policy, Hybrid option with flexibility to work remotely 2 days a week