Legal Internship

Posted:
10/21/2024, 12:03:21 PM

Location(s):
South Carolina, United States ⋅ Fort Mill, South Carolina, United States

Experience Level(s):
Internship

Field(s):
Legal & Compliance

Join Our Team!

Sunbelt Rentals strives to be the customer's first choice in the equipment rental industry. From pumps to scaffolding to general construction tools, we aim to be the only call needed to outfit a job site with the proper equipment. Not only do we offer a vast fleet that ranks among the best in the industry, we pair it all with a friendly and knowledgeable staff. Our employees are our greatest asset, and although we present a comprehensive equipment offering, our expertise and service are what truly distinguish us from the competition.

We pride ourselves on investing in our workforce and offer competitive benefits, as well as extensive on-the-job training for all eligible employees.

As a highly successful national company, we are constantly looking for talented individuals to support our growth. If you are interested in pursuing a rewarding career, we invite you to review our opportunities!

Job Description Summary

Legal Internship:

As a Legal Intern, you will work at Sunbelt Rentals on specific projects in order to gain valuable work experience. We are seeking a rising third year law student in an accredited law degree program to work with our legal team. We will consider stellar rising second year law students but preference will be given to rising 3Ls.

Are you seeking an entrepreneurial, empowering workplace that allows you to:

  • Develop a career track;
  • Leverage your current skills while developing new skills; and
  • Work with an incredible team of people?

Sunbelt Rentals—the fastest growing rental business in North America—is seeking a Legal Intern. As a Legal Intern, you will work at Sunbelt Rentals on specific projects relating to various areas of the law and legal topics including real estate, general corporate, labor and employment, or contract law issues. You will prepare memoranda, summaries, and other content to effectively communicate research and analysis results to the in-house Legal Department or internal business stakeholders. You will also provide legal support to pending administrative matters and litigation. Additionally, you will be able to provide legal review and negotiation support for a variety of contracts.

Qualifications:

  • Outstanding legal research and writing skills
  • Strong organizational, multi-tasking, attention to detail, and communication skills
  • Self-motivated, hardworking, dependable, reliable, responsible, and punctual
  • Excellent time management skills
  • 3.0 GPA or above preferred
  • Proactive personality (Energetic, Enthusiastic)
  • Familiar with advanced functions of MS Office

Physical Demands:

Must be able to bend, squat, crouch and/or reach and lift up to 25 pounds or more, as required by the job.  Some Sunbelt jobs may require driving for long periods of time, loading and unloading heavy equipment, performing work in extreme weather conditions including rain, wind or excessive temperatures and/or night and weekend work.  All duties must be performed according to Sunbelt’s safety policies and guidelines.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to comply with ADA/ADAAA.

The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job.  The description shall not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental or similar duties which may be required from day to day.

Sunbelt Rentals is an Equal Opportunity Employer — Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran and any other protected ground

Base Pay Range: $20.00 - 27.50

Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. Please visit https://www.sunbeltrentals.com/careers/ for more information on our benefits and to join our Talent Network.

Sunbelt Rentals offers generous benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, wellbeing, and a retirement plan with employer matching contributions in accordance with Sunbelt’s plans, policies, and applicable agreements (unless specified in a collective bargaining agreement).

Gear up for an exciting career!

Sunbelt Rentals supports service members. Veterans encouraged to apply.

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