Business Law Intern - Contracts & Legal Advisory

EIC - Experience Internship Canada; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Supervisor support and training in law

International exposure

Job summary

EIC (Experience Internship Canada) seeks a motivated Business Law Intern – Contracts & Legal Advisory. The role supports legal research, contract prep, and summaries under supervision in a dynamic, international setting in Boston or NYC.

You will gain practical experience in contract analysis, legal coordination, and research while collaborating with English-speaking and French-supporting teams. This paid internship offers supervisor guidance and real responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Law student studying or pursuing a degree.
• Familiar with legal research methods and memo writing.
• Aware of jurisdiction limits in analysis.
• Work discreetly and follow approval procedures.
• English communication required; French is a plus for collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research on business law questions for teams.
• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and organizing drafts under supervision.
• Draft memos outlining provisions and review points.
• Monitor developments relevant to business activities and contracts.
• Maintain records, track versions, deadlines and approvals.
• Coordinate discussions with external counsel and gather supporting documents.
• Identify contract issues and escalate to supervisor.
• Contribute to approved practical resources for teams.

Skills

Legal research

Memo writing

English communication

Discretion

Team collaboration

French asset

Education

Law student

Job description

EIC (Experience Internship Canada) is looking for motivated candidates to join its teams as a Business Law Intern – Contracts & Legal Advisory.

You will contribute legal research and preparatory work relating to EIC contracts and international activities. You will support operational teams under the supervision of the designated legal supervisor or counsel.

This internship is based in the United States, in our Boston or New York City (NYC) offices.

You will work in an international professional environment that values collaboration, initiative and learning through practical work. A supervisor will help you understand priorities and take on responsibilities as your skills develop.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Legal research: research business law questions raised by the teams.
• Contracts: help prepare and review drafts under supervision.
• Summaries: draft memos outlining applicable provisions and points requiring review.
• Monitoring: track developments relevant to business activities and contractual relationships.
• Organization: maintain records and track versions, deadlines and approvals.
• Coordination: prepare discussions with external counsel and gather supporting documents.
• Issue spotting: identify contractual points of concern and refer them to the appropriate supervisor.
• Internal guidance: contribute to approved practical resources that help teams carry out their work.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

• You are studying law, ideally with an interest in business or contract law.
• You understand legal research methods and memo writing.
• You pay attention to the relevant jurisdiction and can identify the limits of an analysis.
• You work discreetly and accurately and respect approval procedures.
• You are comfortable communicating in English. French is an asset for collaboration with French-speaking colleagues and audiences.
• You can work collaboratively, seek feedback and suggest practical improvements.

WHY JOIN EIC?

Joining EIC means contributing to work that connects talent, employers and international mobility while developing your skills in your chosen field.

You will see how legal questions connect with business needs and develop supervised experience in contract analysis.

This experience in Boston or New York City will allow you to work with different stakeholders, explore a local professional environment and build concrete examples of your work for the next stage of your career.

BENEFITS

• A paid internship, with compensation terms discussed during the recruitment process.
• Supervisor support and training in business law research, contract analysis and legal coordination.
• Practical assignments and progressive responsibilities suited to your experience.
• Collaboration with EIC teams and contact with international stakeholders.
• Regular feedback to help you develop and demonstrate your skills.
• International professional experience in Boston or New York City.
• Potential longer-term opportunities depending on performance and available positions.