Torrance
Job Description JOB SUMMARY: The role will support the company’s in-house Legal Department by assisting with legal research, regulatory and advertising compliance, and legal recordkeeping. Working closely with in-house attorneys, paralegals, and external counsel, the intern will contribute to intellectual property protection, marketing and direct selling compliance, and general corporate legal matters while gaining practical, hands-on experience in a regulated, consumer-facing business environment. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: This list is a summary and does not include all essential duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Legal Research & Regulatory Support • Conduct legal research related to trademark law, advertising and marketing claims, consumer protection, and direct selling regulations., • Research federal and state laws, regulations, and guidance applicable to direct selling, including FTC, state consumer protection, and unfair competition issues., • Assist with legal review of marketing materials, product claims, and distributor communications under attorney supervision., • Support compliance initiatives related to income claims, testimonials, and advertising practices common to direct selling businesses., • Maintain and organize legal files, databases, and matter-tracking systems, with attention to confidentiality and accuracy., • Assist with document management, version control, and filing of legal correspondence and agreements., • Work closely with paralegals and in-house attorneys on ongoing legal matters., • Support coordination with external attorneys and service providers on intellectual property and regulatory matters., • Assist with contract review support, policy updates, and internal legal processes as assigned., • Draft routine legal correspondence, summaries, and internal guidance under supervision., • Participate in legal team meetings, training sessions, and departmental initiatives., • Adhere to strict confidentiality, ethical obligations, and company policies., • Gain practical exposure to in-house legal practice in a regulated, consumer-facing industry. Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience: • Bachelor’s Degree (or in college/university for a bachelor’s degree), • Preferred: Post-Undergraduate; Pursuing a Law Degree Skills and Abilities: • Approachable with excellent interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work as a team player while maintaining a high degree of customer service and confidentiality., • Ability to prioritize job tasks to change priority and in a deadline-driven, fast-paced work environment., • High degree of integrity; able to handle confidential information with absolute discretion., • Strong initiative (drive, sense of urgency) and flexibility., • Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy, including data entry and mathematical aptitude. Highly organized and adapts quickly to changing priorities and simultaneously handles multiple projects with total accuracy and attention to detail., • Strong organizational and administrative skills and the ability to multitask., • Ability to meet deadlines and follow directions., • Excellent time management skills and demonstrated ability to remain calm under pressure., • Adaptable and comfortable with change, focused on continuous Improvement., • Thrive in a deadline-driven environment and can respond well to changing priorities, workflows, and information., • Must be able to multitask and work well under pressure., • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Tuesday through Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm