Legal and Compliance Intern

Ardent Mills
United States, Colorado, Denver
1875 Lawrence Street (Show on map)
Feb 11, 2025
Legal and Compliance Intern Position Overview: Ardent Mills is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Legal and Compliance Intern to join our in-house legal team. This position is designed for law students who are currently pursuing a Juris Doctor (JD) degree and are looking to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic, fast-paced corporate legal environment. Under the guidance of the General Counsel, Senior Counsel, and other members of the legal team, the intern will contribute to a variety of legal and compliance matters that impact our business operations. As a Legal and Compliance Intern, you will collaborate with our legal and compliance teams as well as business partners to assist in providing legal advice, conducting research, and supporting projects that align with Ardent Mills' goals. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your legal skills, deepen your understanding of corporate law and compliance, and gain valuable insights into in-house legal practice. Key Responsibilities: * Assist in the preparation, review, and drafting of legal documents, including contracts, agreements, and policies. * Conduct legal research on topics such as regulatory compliance, contractual obligations, employment law, and other areas pertinent to Ardent Mills' operations. * Support the legal team in managing litigation matters, including document review, drafting correspondence, and working with outside counsel. * Participate in compliance initiatives by assisting with internal audits, legal risk assessments, and policy development. * Review and update company policies to ensure alignment with evolving legal and regulatory standards. * Assist in developing compliance training materials and resources for employees, including presentations and online tools. * Monitor and analyze new regulatory developments and assist in implementing compliance strategies to address emerging legal risks. * Help address labor and employment matters, such as assisting with internal investigations, policy development, and analysis of employment laws in the U.S. and Canada. * Support preventative legal efforts by researching emerging legal trends, reviewing regulatory developments, and contributing to internal legal resources. Qualifications: * Currently enrolled in an accredited law school program, pursuing a Juris Doctor (JD) degree. * Strong academic performance and interest in corporate law, compliance and risk management. * Excellent research, analytical, and legal writing skills with a high level of attention to detail. * Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to adapt messaging for diverse audiences. * Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining confidentiality and integrity. * Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal research tools. Additional Information: COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION: We provide market-driven base pay, based on skills, abilities, and level of experiences. Our salary ranges are broad, and individual salary will be market competitive based on a candidate's unique set of skills and level of experience. The starting range for this position is $30-$34. Location: Denver CO Address: 1875 Lawrence Street, Denver CO, 80202 Additional Locations (if applicable): Employment Type: Full time Additional Information: EEO Commitment: At Ardent Mills, everyone matters and everyone has a voice. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and team members and the decisions will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, age, political affiliation, or any other non-merit characteristic protected by law or not. Together, celebrating our differences, we make Ardent Mills. The preceding position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this position. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees in this position. The description, duties, functions, and responsibilities are subject to change at the discretion of Ardent Mills. En Ardent Mills, todos importan y todos tienen voz. Estamos comprometidos a brindar un ambiente de respeto mutuo donde haya igualdad de oportunidades disponibles para todos los solicitantes y miembros del equipo y las decisiones se basaran en el merito, la competencia, el desempeno y las necesidades comerciales. Estamos orgullosos de ser un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades. No discriminamos por motivos de raza, color, religion, credo, origen nacional, ascendencia, estado civil, sexo, orientacion sexual, identidad o expresion de genero, discapacidad fisica o mental, embarazo, informacion genetica, condicion de veterano, edad, politica. afiliacion, o cualquier otra caracteristica no meritoria protegida por ley o no. Juntos, celebrando nuestras diferencias, formamos Ardent Mills. La descripcion del puesto anterior ha sido disenada para indicar la naturaleza general y los deberes y responsabilidades esenciales del trabajo realizado por los empleados dentro de este puesto. Es posible que no contenga un inventario completo de todos los deberes, responsabilidades y calificaciones requeridas de los empleados en este puesto. La descripcion, los deberes, las funciones y las responsabilidades estan sujetos a cambios a discrecion de Ardent Mills.