Legal Intern

Job Description

Internship: Legal/Paralegal | Novastone Capital Advisors

The Tone:
This is an internship opportunity at Novastone Capital Advisors, located in the United States. Novastone Capital Advisors (NCA) operates a global Operator-Led Search Fund program, assisting mid-career professionals in identifying, acquiring, growing, and exiting established small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that often face succession challenges. This role is crucial for supporting our M&A Legal team by ensuring efficient organization, meticulous documentation, and the successful execution of special projects related to our portfolio companies. The internship offers direct, hands-on exposure to legal operations for individuals interested in a legal career.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Temporary, Part-time
• Location: In-person, United States

• Team: M&A Legal team in the US
• Mission: Support the M&A Legal team with organization, documentation, and special projects related to portfolio companies.
• Tech Stack: Excel, Word, Teams, SharePoint

What You’ll Actually Do
• Agreement Summarization: Create and maintain an Excel spreadsheet or a similar resource that accurately summarizes key provisions from portfolio company LLC and LP agreements.
• Document Standardization: Reorganize and standardize Legal Department document folders to significantly improve both accessibility and consistency across all records.
• Legal Drafting Support: Draft simple legal documentation for various portfolio companies, working under direct supervision from the legal team.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Student pursuing pre-law, law, or completing paralegal studies.
• Experience: No specific years required; candidates should demonstrate a foundational understanding of legal operations relevant to the curriculum.
• Skills: Strong organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, the ability to work independently, and proven capability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Bonus: Practical experience utilizing Microsoft Excel, Word, Teams, and SharePoint.