Intern - Legal

US01 Movado Group, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Movado Group, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated law student to join its Legal Department as a Legal Intern.

This internship provides hands-on exposure to the operations of a global public company and offers meaningful involvement in in-house legal matters, including regulatory compliance, legal research, and day-to-day advisory support to business stakeholders. The Legal Intern will work closely with attorneys and cross-functional partners across the organization, gaining practical experience

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited law school and pursuing a degree.
• Strong written and oral communication with attention to detail.
• Ability to conduct legal research and synthesize findings clearly.
• Willingness to learn and support regulatory and compliance matters.

Responsibilities

• Review and synthesize statutes, regulations, and other legal materials and identify applicable requirements.
• Help prepare implementation guidance documents and action plans with timelines and owners.
• Assist in maintaining a global register of key laws and supporting regulatory compliance efforts.
• Draft commercial contracts using templates and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Research skills

Analytical skills

Writing skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Project management

Education

Law school enrollment

Job description

Movado Group is seeking a highly motivated law student to join its Legal Department as a Legal Intern. This internship provides hands-on exposure to the operations of a global public company and offers meaningful involvement in a range of in-house legal matters, including regulatory compliance, legal research, and day-to-day advisory support to business stakeholders. The Legal Intern will work closely with attorneys and cross-functional partners across the organization, gaining practical experience in a fast-paced corporate environment.

Key Responsibilities

Review and synthesize statutes, regulations, regulatory guidance, and other legal materials, including materials of 200 to 500 pages, identify the requirements relevant to the Company, help prepare implementation guidance documents, and assist in the development of a clear, prioritized action plan with defined next steps, timelines, and responsible parties. Add to and maintain register of key laws globally. Prepare documentation to support legal compliance and assist in the development of systems to manage ongoing regulatory compliance, including in the areas of including customs, product safety, claims and disclosures, wastes and emissions, and data privacy. Use templates to draft commercial contracts. Provide general support on other projects as assigned. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide practical, risk-based legal guidance.

Preferred Areas of Interest

Corporate governance Regulatory compliance Data privacy ESG and corporate responsibility

What You Will Gain

Direct exposure to the role of an in-house legal department within a global brand-driven organization. Practical experience translating legal risk into actionable business guidance. Insight into cross-functional decision-making and corporate governance processes. Mentorship from experienced in-house counsel.

Qualifications

Currently enrolled in an accredited law school. Curious and willing to learn. Strong academic credentials. Excellent research, analytical, and writing skills. Well-developed time management and organizational skills. Project management experience a plus. Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively with both legal and non-legal stakeholders. Ability to work efficiently, manage multiple assignments, prioritize effectively, and produce accurate, high-quality work under tight deadlines in a dynamic business environment. Prior corporate or in-house experience preferred but not required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Movado Group, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. It prohibits discrimination based on age, color, disability, marital or parental status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Movado Group was originally created in 1961 as the North American Watch Company. Its founder, Gedalio Grinberg, was a refugee from Cuba who quickly became a legend in the watch industry. Pioneering the luxury watch business, Grinberg gained acclaim through his many widespread accomplishments, including his contribution to building the Piaget brand, the rescue and revitalization of the Movado brand and his efforts to rally Swiss forces during the quartz crisis of the 1970s. Gedalio Grinberg laid the foundation for what has become, under the successful leadership of his son, Efraim Grinberg, a $500+ million watch company. Today, Movado Group is a major player in the watch industry worldwide, offering exciting career opportunities and a strong portfolio of ten widely respected brands: Movado, EBEL, Concord, MVMT, Olivia Burton, Coach Watches, HUGO BOSS Watches, Lacoste Watches, Tommy Hilfiger Watches and Calvin Klein Watches. As our brands expand globally, our employees continue to enjoy the rich experience of a small company environment, with hands-on involvement and exposure to many different aspects of the business. From Product Development to Supply Chain operations, our employees can learn the inner workings of the industry, while growing within the organization. We currently own and operate over 50 Movado Company Stores that offer exceptional value on products from all our fine watch brands. With strategic locations nationwide, this retail division supports our brand image and increases sales for our company. A successful global corporation, Movado Group employs over 1,100 people worldwide. Our corporate headquarters are in Paramus, New Jersey. We have manufacturing facilities in Switzerland and the Far East, and regional offices in France, Germany, the United Kingdom, China including Hong Kong. We enjoy a strong international presence as a leader in the watch industry. From fashion to luxury, our distinctive and diverse brands offer a wide range of growth opportunities. Join the Movado Group team and work for the best brands in the market, while becoming a part of a world-class organization.