Intern - Legal

Overview:

Hussmann's Internship Program provides meaningful, real-life experiences while working as a solutions leader in the food retailing industry. Hussmann interns receive competitive compensation, participate in community stewardship, network with company leadership, and learn about career opportunities available at Hussmann. 

 

As a Legal Intern in the 2027 Hussmann Summer Internship Program, you will gain practical experience supporting an in-house legal department and learn how legal considerations inform business decisions. Working with members of the Legal Department, you will develop your legal research, analysis, and communication skills while gaining insight into the legal needs of a diversified operating company 

Responsibilities:

• Conduct legal and factual research and communicate findings through concise written analyses, summaries, or other work product. 
• Assist with reviewing, drafting, and organizing contracts, correspondence, policies, and other legal or business documents. 
• Support Legal Department projects relating to commercial, employment, intellectual property, dispute, compliance, policy, or other matters, based on departmental and business needs. 
• Collaborate with attorneys and business professionals to gather information, evaluate issues, and support practical solutions. 
• Develop an understanding of how an in-house legal department manages legal risk and supports the company’s business operations. 
• Develop an understanding of how an in-house legal department manages legal risk and supports the company’s business operations. 
• Network with senior leaders, associates, and other program interns to learn about our organization. 
• Tour Hussmann's 1.6 million square foot manufacturing facility, our Global Hub for hosting customers, and the R&D Lab where we test product quality. 
• Participate in community stewardship outreach, career development events, and other team-building offsite events. 
• Compete in our annual Ideation & Innovation Challenge. 

Ideation & Innovation Challenge: Throughout the twelve-week program, all Hussmann interns will divide into cross-functional teams and compete with one another for the Hussmann Ideation & Innovation Challenge. Working with Hussmann mentors and leaders, you and your team will identify a solution to a provided problem statement. At the end of the summer, you’ll present your team’s business proposal to a panel of judges, executive leaders, and the organization – and possibly create a roadmap for Hussmann’s next great innovation.

Qualifications:

• Current enrollment in an accredited Juris Doctor program, with at least one year of law school completed before the internship begins. 
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and problem-solving skills. 
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a professional environment and to handle confidential information with discretion. 
• Interest in exploring a career in corporate or in-house legal practice and in understanding the relationship between legal considerations and business operations. 
• Minimum 3.0 GPA. 
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. 
• Highly motivated and eager to learn. 

The summer internship will run from the third week of May through the first week of August. These dates may be changed to meet the needs of the students.  

 

About Hussmann 

For over a century, Hussmann Corporation has been a global leader in commercial refrigeration equipment — delivering solutions that meet the demands of the modern food retailing industry. Headquartered in St. Louis, MO, Hussmann offers a diverse range of products and connected solutions designed to enhance operational efficiency, optimize visibility of merchandise, and keep food fresh. With a nationwide network of skilled technicians, Hussmann goes beyond manufacturing — a trusted partner, relentlessly driving customer success.  

 

For more information about Hussmann, please visit www.hussmann.com.  

 

Hussmann is a subsidiary of Panasonic USA.  

 

Hussmann is proudly committed to creating an inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to veteran status, disability, age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetics, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.