Analysis Skills, Communication Skills, Contract Analysis, Contract Review, Detail Oriented, Establish Priorities, Intellectual Property (IP), Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Legal, Legal Research, Litigation, Microsoft PowerPoint, Multitasking, Patents, Policy Development, Procedure Development, Regulatory Compliance, Risk, Risk Analysis, Royalties, Sales, Team Player, Writing Skills
Join Our Thriving Team at Lubrizol as a Legal Capstone Intern:
Unleash Your Potential. At Lubrizol were transforming the chemical industry and looking for exceptional talent to join us on this journey. If you are ready to join an international company with talent around the world, and want to make a real impact, we want you on our team.
What Youll Do:
As a Law Student Intern, you will have the opportunity to work closely with our in-house legal team, providing valuable support on various projects and gaining practical experience in a dynamic legal environment. You will have a primary assignment to Lubrizol's commercial legal and litigation teams. As time permits, you will have an opportunity work with the ethics and compliance teams. You will also collaborate with a diverse group of passionate individuals to deliver sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing and enhance modern life.
What Were Looking For:
- Interest in understanding all aspects of a company's legal function, and why adherence to ethical standards and compliance with laws is essential to a company's success
- Assist the commercial and litigation teams with contract review and analysis, legal research and other special projects
- Draft and review memoranda, reports and PowerPoint presentations
- Work on intellectual property matters, including the enterprise rationalization of a complex portfolio of chemical patents, trade secrets, and know-how innovative initiatives to monetize such property through licenses and royalties
- Oversee sales agents and other intermediaries in high-risk countries; development and presentation of ethics and compliance training; compliance risk assessments; and creation of policies and procedures. Substantive projects will be assigned on a variety of topics
- Assist with internal investigations, which may require legal and other research as well as review of financial records
- Collaborate with other members of the legal team, and we will also seek opportunities for the intern to meet with, and present to, executive leadership
Skills That Make a Difference:
- Currently enrolled as a second or third-year law student Case Western Reserve University
- Ability to work onsite 20-40 hours per week during summer 2026 semester
- Strong academic record and demonstrated interest in commercial, litigation, and compliance areas of law
- Excellent research, analytical, and writing skills
- Proficiency in legal research tools and databases
- Detail-oriented with a strong ability to multitask and prioritize assignments
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Proactive and self-motivated, with a strong desire to learn and contribute
Perks and Rewards That Inspire:
- Competitive hourly wage
- Paid holidays within your work period
- Semesterly philanthropy, networking, and development events
Learn more at benefits.lubrizol.com!