Legal Intern

Aspire Bakeries is a North American baking company with a leadership position in specialty frozen baked goods. Formed from leading bakery companies, its innovative food portfolio includes breads, artisan breads, buns, cookies, donuts, muffins and pastries from beloved brands like La Brea Bakery®, Otis Spunkmeyer®, and Oakrun Farm Bakery®. With 13 bakeries in North America, we are committed to driving innovation, predicting upcoming consumer trends and flavors, and exceeding our customers’ expectations. Aspire Bakeries champions the values of Integrity, Ownership, Customer Focus, Creativity and Care to help us deliver on People Safety, Food Safety, Quality and Collaboration.

This position will assist the Legal Department through administrative and legal support.  This will include the preparation, editing and maintenance of documents necessary to comply with federal, state and local regulations in the conduct of business activities.

Responsibilities:

• Draft, organize and review preparation of integral documents/materials that are required in various corporate activities to include acquisitions, labor relations, contracts agreements, etc.
• Coordinate complex transactions in support of company business activities.
• Coordinate matters with outside counsel.
• Perform complex legal and factual research.
• Provide general administrative support to in-house attorneys.
• Provide support to other legal related duties as required.
• Work under the supervision of the company’s Associate Counsel and General Counsel while developing practical, hands on legal and business experience.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Academically strong and highly motivated student, with a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, collaboration skills, and attention to detail without losing the big picture.
• Ability to partner with legal and non-legal personnel, including senior level executives.
• Ability and interest in learning new processes and advocating improvements for legal reviews and procedures.
• Highly detail oriented and exceptional organizational skills.
• Excellent judgment, the ability to work independently and as a team player, and the ability to function in a highly confidential environment.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive under pressure and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook and other programs applicable to handling corporate matters.

Program Eligibility:

• Must be able to work full-time for a minimum of 12 consecutive weeks.
• Must be able to work from the LA office, located in the Howard Hughes Center on the west side of Los Angeles, Monday-Thursday with the flexibility to work remotely each Friday.
• Must pass pre-employment background and drug screening with satisfactory results.

Hourly Rate: $20.00

Aspire Bakeries LLC values the contribution each Team Member brings to our organization. The final determination of a successful candidate’s starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to location, shift, education, skill, and experience within the job or the industry. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed In this specific job description. Additional pay may be determined for those candidates that exceed these specified qualifications and requirements. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs. For union-represented postings, wage rates and ranges are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Aspire Bakeries is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.