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Latitude Inc

Legal Conflicts Specialist

Chicago, IL

$60K - $70K/yr

Conduct conflict clearance checks for experienced hires including associates, summer associates, and firm-wide staff; checking for potential conflicts of interest. * Interface with Legal Recruiting ...

NOW Health Group

NOW SUMMER HELP ROSELLE

Roselle, IL · On-site

NOW Summer Help Temp Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know ...

Ocean Tomo

Summer Internship

Chicago, IL

$20 - $30/hr

The Summer Intern Role We are seeking a summer intern to work in our San Francisco or Chicago office. As an intern, you may be engaged in financial modeling, research, and report composition. We work ...

Cornerstone Research

Summer Associate - MBA

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$7.50K/mo

Cornerstone Research is involved in a broad variety of high-profile legal cases and disputes that ... Summer Associates help devise and apply innovative analytical approaches meeting the highest ...

Humana

Summer 2027 MBA Internship - Consortium

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$37.44K - $96.80K/yr

Humana's MBA Summer Internship Program offers a unique opportunity for MBA students to contribute to enterprise level initiatives across a range of business functions. Interns will drive strategic ...

Humana

Summer 2027 MBA Internship - Consortium

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$37.44K - $96.80K/yr

Humana's MBA Summer Internship Program offers a unique opportunity for MBA students to contribute to enterprise level initiatives across a range of business functions. Interns will drive strategic ...

Humana

Summer 2027 MBA Internship - Consortium

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$37.44K - $96.80K/yr

Humana's MBA Summer Internship Program offers a unique opportunity for MBA students to contribute to enterprise level initiatives across a range of business functions. Interns will drive strategic ...

Banner Witcoff

Summer Associate 2L (2027)

Chicago, IL

$4.13K/wk

As a Summer Associate, the student will assist in a variety of legal assignments including intellectual property counseling and opinion work, patent prosecution, and intellectual property litigation ...

Banner Witcoff

Summer Associate 2L (2027)

Chicago, IL · On-site

$4.13K/wk

As a Summer Associate, the student will assist in a variety of legal assignments including intellectual property counseling and opinion work, patent prosecution, and intellectual property litigation ...

Thompson Hine LLP

Legal Talent Coordinator

Chicago, IL · Hybrid

$59K - $74K/yr

Law School Recruiting & Summer Program Support The Legal Talent Coordinator will provide support to the Senior Law School Recruiter for the Firm's On-Campus Interviewing and Summer Program recruiting ...

Cresset Capital

Legal Operations Intern

Chicago, IL · On-site

$25/hr

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Summer Intern to join our Legal Operations team. This role offers hands-on experience supporting the systems, processes, and data that underpin a fast ...

Ad Populum

Summer Intern

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$20/hr

... Summer Internship experience across our brands. This eight (8) week program runs between June and ... Legal - Corporate, IP, Consumer Products, Technology, or Private (Remote) * Information Technology ...

Banner Witcoff

Summer Associate 2L (2027)

Chicago, IL · On-site

$4.13K/wk

As a Summer Associate, the student will assist in a variety of legal assignments including intellectual property counseling and opinion work, patent prosecution, and intellectual property litigation ...

Lake Forest Academy

LFA Summer Camps

Lake Forest, IL

$13.75 - $18/hr

LFA Summer Camps is seeking enthusiastic, responsible, and energetic individuals to join our summer ... the legal right to work in the United States, as well as a background check. In the event Lake ...

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In-House Legal Summer Associate

Fulcrum Global Technologies

Schaumburg, IL • On-site

Other

Posted 22 days ago

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking 5 to 6 high-caliber law students for our Summer 2026 In-House Legal program. This is a rigorous, fast-paced residency designed for 1L and 2L students who want a 360-degree view of the legal operations within a global technology firm.

Working directly with our General Counsel and collaborating with our specialized outside counsel, you will navigate the legal complexities of a firm with international operations, global customers, and an internal venture studio. We do not believe in a one-size-fits-all experience; our goal is to align your specific legal interests-whether in IP, immigration, or corporate law-with the diverse needs of our firm.

As part of our internal legal team, you will support various pillars of the business:

  • Commercial & Contract Law: Assisting in the drafting and review of software licenses, SaaS agreements, and vendor contracts for our global customer base.
  • Intellectual Property: Supporting the firm's existing IP portfolio and the Startup Lab by managing the research and filing of trademarks and provisional patents for new ventures and protecting the firm's core proprietary technologies.
  • Immigration Law: Navigating the compliance and filing requirements for our international workforce and Startup Lab associates, specifically focusing on F-1 student visas, CPT, and OPT, as well as, H-1B and related visas.
  • Employment & International Operations: Researching and advising on employment statutes and operational risks across our Chicago, Hyderabad, and London offices.
  • Corporate Governance: Assisting with internal policies, risk management, and the legal frameworks required for rapid scale.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Academic Standing: Currently enrolled as a 1L or 2L at a top-tier law school.
  • Proven Performance: We prioritize candidates with high academic achievement and a demonstrated history of excellence (LSAT 165+).
  • Versatility: A desire to work across multiple disciplines of law and the ability to pivot between complex research and practical drafting.
  • Future of Law: A keen interest in the legal implications of emerging technologies, specifically the global regulatory landscape of AI and its impact on traditional contract and IP frameworks.
  • Precision: Exceptional communication skills and the ability to interface with senior leadership and external counsel with technical accuracy.
  • Schedule: Start date: 1 June 2026; End date: 28 August 2026. Onsite.

COMPENSATION & PERKS

  • Competitive salary commensurate with academic year and experience.
  • Substantive legal work that moves beyond typical clerical duties.
  • Exposure to the intersection of law, technology, and startups.
  • Fully stocked kitchen with assorted drinks & snacks.
  • Social and team-building events.
  • Professional development through mentors, training, and networking.
  • Opportunities for travel.
  • Future opportunities-simplified pathway to employment.

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