Summer Legal Internship: Global Commodities Trading (Stamford)

Gerald Group; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company luncheons

Fitness facility

Kickball team

Job summary

Gerald Group's Stamford, CT office is offering a 10-week Summer Internship Program in its Legal Department. The intern will support reviewing trade agreements, NDAs, and other documents; gain exposure to cross-border transactions, trade finance structures, and risk assessment in a global metals trading business.

Candidates must be enrolled in a JD program at an ABA-accredited school, be in Stamford office five days a week, and ready to work 40 hours weekly; strong analytical, written and verbal

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in and pursuing a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree at an ABA-accredited law school.
• Must be able to work in Stamford, CT office 5 days a week.
• Have a strong interest in commodities and law.
• Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and strong organizational skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Self-starter, able to work independently or in a team environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Ability to work 40 hours/week.
• Multi-lingual candidates are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in reviewing and analyzing trade-related agreements, including sale and purchase contracts, NDAs and other commercial documents.
• Work with internal stakeholders (commercial teams, operations, credit, treasury) to understand transaction flows and learn how to identify legal risks.
• Assist in supporting trade and structured finance matters, including reviewing financing arrangements and related security documentation.
• Provide general support on ad hoc legal, compliance, and administrative matters as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Independent work

MS Office proficiency

Education

J.D. enrolled at ABA-accredited law school

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Gerald Group's Stamford, CT office is offering a 10-week Summer Internship Program in its Legal Department. The intern will support reviewing trade agreements, NDAs, and other documents; gain exposure to cross-border transactions, trade finance structures, and risk assessment in a global metals trading business.

Candidates must be enrolled in a JD program at an ABA-accredited school, be in Stamford office five days a week, and ready to work 40 hours weekly; strong analytical, written and verbal