Legal Intern

We care for skin. We care for our people.

It all started with a pharmacist and a dream almost 140 years ago. Today, Beiersdorf is a global company with iconic brands - Coppertone, Aquaphor, Eucerin and NIVEA - focused on providing innovative, clinically-proven and safe skin and sun care solutions to more than 500 million consumers in over 200 countries - making people feel comfortable in their own skin.

At Beiersdorf, we care beyond skin. We care for people - our employees, our customers, our consumers and our communities - and our planet. We know that diversity of thought, backgrounds, experience and perspective enriches our culture and supports innovation and ingenuity. We know that responsibly-sourced, sustainable products and packaging make for a more sustainable future. And we know that when your skin feels better, you feel better.

A welcoming workplace that offers personal and professional growth for all individuals.

At Beiersdorf, you'll find:

• A welcoming workplace that values diversity, inclusion and belonging where every team member feels valued, respected, and supported
• Flexible teams that enjoy a challenge and the ability to make an impact
• A dynamic community of life-long learners that values individual skills, and a growth mindset as well as hard skills and established expertise
• A purpose-led company that prioritizes your personal and professional development with the right balance of structure and flexibility to grow
• A culture that lives by its core values of care, trust, simplicity, and courage

Overview:

We are looking for a Summer Legal Intern based in Stamford, Connecticut office to lead various legal and compliance initiatives. Reporting to Corporate Counsel.

Responsibilities

• Assist with reviewing and drafting various business contracts, terms & conditions, notices, letters including but not limited to the following agreements: influencers, sweepstakes, marketing, events, sponsorships and sales
• Review social media and other marketing assets for compliance with laws and regulations (e.g. FTC, FDA, NAD, Cosmetic Regulations, MOCRA)
• Review, research and report on current topics, laws and regulations (e.g. industry trends, litigation trends, FTC, FDA, NAD, Cosmetics Regulations, MOCRA)
• Search for trademarks and research digital law matters regarding Beiersdorf's intellectual property portfolio, websites, domains, content clearance in the U.S.
• Assist in compliance policies and procedures, including trackers and reports
• Draft clear and concise legal memos
• Assist with management the contract library and any applicable contract databases, including uploading and tracking of documents
• Assists with audits and other risk management initiatives
• Assist with corporate housekeeping matters as needed
• Perform administrative duties, including maintaining digital/physical files
• Support legal team with other legal matters and initiatives as needed.

Qualifications:

• Doctorate of Jurisprudence Required. Will consider JD, LLM candidates.
• Minimum completion of 2 year of law school coursework.

• Experience with drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex contracts
• Experience with advertising laws/regulations and intellectual property
• Knowledge and experience of North American legal system, rules and regulations
• Consumer products or in-house counsel experience a plus

• Must be pro-active and have creative problem-solving skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• Strong, clear, concise communication skills that can adapt based on the audience

• Excellent time management and multi-tasking skills
• Strong attention to detail, responsive and well organized
• Able to perform administrative tasks as needed
• Positive team member and active contributor in a team environment
• The ability to travel to other Beiersdorf tri-state offices (<10%)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

At Beiersdorf, we value diversity and aim to provide equal opportunities to all of our applicants - regardless of e.g. gender, sexual identity, nationality, ethnicity, religion or ideology, disability or age. We would therefore ask you to include only information and data in your documents which are relevant for the assessment of your application (e.g. curriculum vitae with relevant references and certificates). For instance, please feel free to upload your CV without a picture.

Beiersdorf North America - Recent Awards

• Winner of Comparably's Award for Best Company Outlook (2021, 2024, 2025)
• Winner of Comparably's Award for Best Company Culture (2023, 2024)
• Winner of Comparably's Award for Best Company Compensation (2020, 2022-2024)
• Winner of Comparably's Award for Best Company Perks and Benefits (2024)
• Winner of Comparably's Award for Best Company for Happiness (2022,2023-2024)
• Winner of Comparably's Award for Best CEO / General Manager (2020, 2024)
• Winner of Comparably's Award for Best Sales Team (2023, 2024)
• Winner of Comparably's Award for Best Leadership Teams (2020, 2021, 2023)
• Winner of Comparably's Award for Best Company for Diversity (2022)

Check us out on Comparably: https://www.comparably.com/companies/beiersdorf

Having trouble applying? Go to www.BeiersdorfUSA.com to search our careers page. Beiersdorf is an Equal Opportunity Employer.