Legal Intern

Simon-Kucher; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Simon-Kucher is seeking a Legal Intern in Boston to support the Office of General Counsel on US-focused contracts, governance and compliance. The role offers hybrid work, exposure to a global legal team, and hands-on experience across commercial contract reviews and employment law matters.

Open to 2Ls and 3Ls, you will report to the Senior Associate General Counsel in Boston and gain insight into in-house counsel life while developing professional skills in a fast-growing consultancy environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Juris Doctor degree from accredited law school – 2L or 3L.
• Interest in understanding life as in house lawyer/legal function.
• Strong communication, analytical, organizational and interpersonal skills required.
• Self-starter who is results-oriented and exhibits intellectual curiosity.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, etc); Web proficiency.
• Unrestricted U.S. work authorization is required for U.S. office locations. Simon-Kucher does not offer sponsorship for this position.

Responsibilities

• Apply your educational experience to solve actual real-world business problems.
• Conduct basic research and compile reports on operational and business management topics relevant to the firm.
• Lead or support on various projects, many of which have exposure to senior leadership.
• Help streamline and document operational processes to improve efficiency within the firm.
• Assist with the day-to-day legal support activities, such as reviewing and drafting contracts.
• Support analysis of contractual and other disputes as well as reviewing regulatory compliance requirements in specific areas.
• Organize case files and legal documents and perform other administrative tasks.

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Self-starter

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Legal Intern

In the United States - Boston

Must be available to work full-time from January 2027 - April 2027.

At Simon-Kucher, our vision is to become the world's leading growth specialist. We are a global management consulting firm that specializes in strategy, marketing, pricing, and sales. We help companies optimize their commercial strategies and achieve profitable growth. With nearly 40 years of experience, we have a strong track record of delivering tangible results for our clients across various industries.

As a Legal Intern at our global consulting firm, you will gain hands-on experience in various aspects of in-house counsel work. You’ll assist with commercial contract reviews, corporate governance, litigation and disputes, employment law, and other legal matters handled by the Office of General Counsel. While the focus will be on U.S. legal issues, you’ll also have exposure to global matters. Reporting to the Senior Associate General Counsel in Boston, this hybrid role offers both in-person and remote work, with collaboration opportunities across our global Legal Team. Open to 2Ls and 3Ls.

What makes us special:

• Become part of a unique entrepreneurial team. Think independently, use your initiative, and take some risks. Entrepreneurship is a powerful force that drives the growth not only of our firm but our clients and people.
• Unlock the power of opportunity. Advance your career in a thriving company with a startup feel. We provide support and invest in your professional development, while giving you the opportunity to chart your own path.
• Enjoy balance and flexible working. Be empowered to do your best work in a hybrid environment, whether it’s from home or in the office.
• Prioritize your health and wellbeing. No matter where you live, we offer a competitive suite of health benefits to help keep you and your loved ones safe.
• Invest in your future. All US & Canadian employees enjoy 401(k) & RRSP benefits with company matching.
• Work in a values-driven culture. At Simon-Kucher, our vision is to become the world's leading growth specialist. Our values guide the way we do business and communicate our distinctiveness. They sum up what we stand for, influence our culture, and drive how and why we do things.

How you will create an impact:

• Apply your educational experience to solve actual real-world business problems.
• Conduct basic research and compile reports on operational and business management topics relevant to the firm.
• Lead or support on various projects, many of which have exposure to senior leadership.
• Help streamline and document operational processes to improve efficiency within the firm.
• Assist with the day-to-day legal support activities, such as reviewing and drafting contracts.
• Support analysis of contractual and other disputes as well as reviewing regulatory compliance requirements in specific areas.
• Organize case files and legal documents and perform other administrative tasks.

Your profile:

• Pursuing Juris Doctor degree from accredited law school – 2L or 3L.
• Interest in understanding life as in house lawyer/legal function.
• Strong communication, analytical, organizational and interpersonal skills required.
• Self-starter who is results-oriented and exhibits intellectual curiosity.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, etc); Web proficiency.
• Unrestricted U.S. work authorization is required for U.S. office locations. Simon-Kucher does not offer sponsorship for this position. (Please note that CPT and OPT are restricted forms of work authorization.)

The pay range for this position is $17 per hour. Compensation may vary depending on relevant experience, skills, geographic location, and business needs.

Simon-Kucher is a global consultancy with more than 2,000 employees in 30+ countries. Our sole focus is on unlocking better growth that drives measurable revenue and profit for our clients. We achieve this by optimizing every lever of their commercial strategy – product, price, innovation, marketing, and sales – based on deep insights into what customers want and value. With 40 years of experience in monetization topics of all kinds, we are regarded as the world’s leading pricing and growth specialist.

Simon-Kucher is an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran or militarily status, or any other legally protected status.

We believe in building a culture that embraces belonging, creating an environment in which our people feel valued, are able to be themselves and feel their contribution matters. If we get that right, great things will happen; people will grow faster, innovate, feel valued, and create better outcomes for everyone – our people, our clients and, of course, our business.

Simon-Kucher North America Talent Acquisition Team
simon-kucher.com/careers