Legal Intern

Spaulding Ridge is a best-in-cloud advisory and IT implementation firm. We help global organizations get financial clarity into the complex, daily sales, and operational decisions that impact profitable revenue generations, efficient operational performance, and reliable financial management. 

At Spaulding Ridge, we believe all business is personal. Core to our values is our relationships with our clients, our business partners, our team, and the global community. Our employees dedicate their time to helping our clients transform their business, from strategy through implementation and business transformation.

What You Will Do and Learn

During your 10 weeks (June 2nd-August 8th) with Spaulding Ridge, you will be given the unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience. You’ll work with some of the world’s most coveted companies, including Fortune 1000 along with disruptive technology hypergrowth companies.

 A typical day could include:

• Legal administration work including filing, and gathering documents to assist with alias and immigration procedures
• Provide support to third party assessment management
• Support supplier registration team with legal requests for prospective and current clients
• Technical training on one or more of our technology platforms (Salesforce, DocuSign, Jira)
• Attend and notate during various governance meetings
• Professional training and development in project engagement, communication, and collaboration
• An opportunity to network with Spaulding Ridge leadership
• Execution of core advisory skills

Upon completion of your internship, you should expect to demonstrate:

• Clear understanding of department needs and objectives.
• Ability to adapt to change in company initiatives
• Hands-on experience with corporate and traditional law environment
• Gain knowledge of data protection frameworks (GDPR, HIPPA, etc.)

Ideal candidates should demonstrate the following:

• Ability to work in teams and be flexible to work under changing deadlines.
• Strong time management and presentation skills
• Strong interpersonal skills for establishing and maintaining good relationships both internally and externally
• Intellectual curiosity
• Excellent verbal/writing skills for complex communications
• Proven leadership or initiative at school, work and/or community

Qualifications:

• Current Junior graduating with a Bachelor degree with an expected graduation date of May/June 2026.
• Majors: Business, Pre-Law or International Studies
• Interest in Corporate Law, immigration law, and/or risk management
• GPA 3.0 and above required
• Permanent work authorization in the US on an on-going basis without the need for sponsorship now or in the future
• Location: Chicago

Spaulding Ridge’s Diversity Commitment 

We are strongly committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and live out these beliefs in every decision we make. At its core, our people are what makes Spaulding Ridge unique. We bring our differences together to deliver the very best for our clients while impacting the world and our bandmates positively.

 EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability 

The company is committed to offering Equal Employment Opportunity and to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with Spaulding Ridge and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an e-mail with your request to our Director of Human Resources, Cara Halladay (challaday@spauldingridge.com) Requests for reasonable accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis.