Summer Legal Fellow

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Save the Children US
Washington, D.C., USA
Full-time

Save the Children, a global humanitarian and development organization, is seeking a Summer Legal Fellow to work in the Office of the General Counsel in Washington, DC.  This fellowship provides an excellent opportunity for law students to get exposure to the nonprofit sector, to legal issues related to international development and humanitarian assistance, and to the work of an in-house legal department, while contributing to Save the Children's programs in the United States and around the world.

Areas of Responsibility: 

The Summer Legal Fellow will assist with short- and long-term administrative and legal research projects for the Office of the General Counsel. Specific projects will be assigned at the time of the Fellowship, but areas of practice may include:

  • Federal regulations for tax exempt organizations
  • Requirements for federal government grant recipients and contractors,
  • Contract review and drafting,
  • Corporate governance,
  • Intellectual property,
  • Lobbying and labor/employment law.   
Educational Background: 
Current enrollment in law school
Skills/Experience: 
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and manage projects from start to finish
  • Prior exposure to corporate law, contracts law, tax law, and international law
  • International experience and familiarity with international development and humanitarian operations preferred
  • Please attach resume and cover letter to your application
Compensation/Benefits: 
  • Structured learning and development program 
  • Meaningful work under the direct supervision of an experienced Save the Children staff member
  • Highly collaborative and innovative teams
  • Networking program with managers across the organization
  • Flexible schedule
  • A family friendly work environment
  • The knowledge that the work you are supporting is changing the lives of children all around the world
How to Apply: 

https://recruiting.ultipro.com/SAV1002STCF/JobBoard/7d92e82b-af74-464d-8...

Job Function: 
Legal Services

Organization Info

Save the Children US

Overview
Headquarters: 
Fairfield, CT, United States
Website: 
savethechildren.org
Annual Budget : 
More than $500M
Founded: 
1964
About Us
Areas of Focus: 
International
Disaster Relief / Public Safety
Youth / Children
Mission: 

Save the Children is the world's leading independent organization for children in need, with programs in nearly 120 countries, including the United States. We aim to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to create immediate and lasting change in their lives by improving their health, education and economic opportunities. in times of acute crisis, we mobilize rapid assistance to help children recover from the effects of war, conflict and natural disasters. Save the Children is a member of the International Save the Children Alliance, a global network of 30 independent Save the Children organizations working to ensure the well-being and protection of children in more than 120 countries.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Oct 11 2019
Active Until: 
Nov 11 2019
Hiring Organization: 
Save the Children US
industry: 
Nonprofit