Legal Intern
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Job Description
About Gusto
Gusto is a modern, online people platform that caters to the needs of small businesses. It offers a comprehensive suite of services including full-service payroll, health insurance, 401(k) retirement plans, expert HR support, and team management tools. Currently, Gusto has offices in Denver, San Francisco, and New York, serving over 300,000 businesses nationwide. Their mission is to create a world where work empowers a better life, fostering a collaborative and inclusive workplace environment, both physically and virtually.
About the Legal Internship
This is a 12-week hybrid summer internship program within Gusto’s Legal & Compliance (L&C) department. The role offers a unique opportunity for a proactive and detail-oriented 1L law student to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, in-house legal setting. The intern will work directly with the L&C team, receiving mentorship and support from a dedicated mentor and program manager.
Job Description:
The internship involves a diverse range of legal tasks, providing exposure to various legal disciplines. Key responsibilities include:
• Conducting in-depth legal research: This encompasses a broad spectrum of legal areas, including Privacy & AI, advertising regulations, intellectual property, commercial transactions, employment law, international law, public policy, corporate governance, insurance, and financial services.
• Providing legal guidance: The intern will apply their research to advise cross-functional teams (Business, Product, Marketing, Operations, Security, and Engineering) on legal matters.
• Collaborating with Product and Commercial Counsel: This involves assisting in the interpretation and application of legal requirements during product development and the negotiation and revision of vendor and partnership agreements.
• Developing internal legal resources: The intern will document legal guidance and create training materials for company-wide use.
Qualifications:
• Current 1L student at an accredited law school.
• Demonstrated strong legal writing and analytical skills, with the ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly to non-legal audiences.
• Proficiency in researching and synthesizing complex legal information.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Collaborative team player.
• Eagerness to learn and explore new areas, displaying critical thinking and creative problem-solving abilities.
The role is a hybrid position, requiring a minimum of two days per week in the San Francisco, New York, or Denver office (candidates must be based in one of these locations; relocation assistance is not provided).
Bonus Points:
• Prior work experience, particularly in a startup or tech company.
• Demonstrated interest in fintech, privacy, employment, health, tax, payroll, benefits, and/or insurance industries.
Compensation: The hourly rate is targeted at $38.00/hr in Denver and most major metro areas, and $45.00/hr for San Francisco and New York. The final offer will depend on location, experience, and expertise.
