Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. TDS Telecom provides internet, television, and phone services to communities across the United States. The Legal Intern will work part time with attorneys in the Legal Department to research legal issues, review and revise contracts and templates, support compliance planning, and analyze applicable regulations.
Responsibilities
- Research/review/analyze legal issues and questions submitted by internal departments on topics ranging from contract negotiation and drafting, employment/HR issues, state and federal regulation, government contracting, privacy/HIPAA/GDPR, and commercial real estate transactions
- Review and revise corporate contracts and participate in contract negotiations
- Review and revise corporate contract templates
- Review and analyze existing customer contracts and implement compliance plans
- Review and suggest improvements to the company's legal processes, procedures and policies; and
- Research/review/analyze Federal Acquisition Regulations and other rules and regulations that apply to federal government (sub)contractors
Skills
- Currently enrolled as a JD student or accepted to an accredited law school for Fall 2025
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently
- Detail oriented
- Strong analytical problem solving skills and critical thinking
- Ability to plan and organize multiple tasks and problem solve
- Solid work ethic and demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
- Previous work experience in a business or corporate setting
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
- Rising 2L or 3L
Benefits
- Flexible scheduling because school comes first.
- Medical Coverage
- Health Savings Accounts
- 401(k) plan (if 18 or older)
- Sick leave (10 days accrued per year for full-time and pro-rated for all other associates)
- Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
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