POSITION SUMMARY:
IPG is offering a paid Legal internship for an undergraduate student interested in pursuing commercial or corporate law as a career. This is an exciting internship opportunity to work for one of the world’s leading marketing and advertising companies, with $9B in revenues and 57,000 employees doing business in 100 countries around the world.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Work closely with IPG’s legal department, gaining firsthand experience in various legal issues arising from ad campaigns, intellectual property issues, contracts and negotiations, and corporate legal issues
- Conduct legal research related to a variety of laws in areas such as advertising, privacy, and employment
- Exposure working on some aspects of litigation if the situation arises
EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- Full-time undergraduate
- Preferred Field of Study: Law, Legal Services
- Interest in marketing and advertising
- Team player with strong attention to detail
- Strong interpersonal skills, resourcefulness, and a collaborative approach
- Willingness to spend part of the time in the Manhattan headquarters
The salary range for this position is $16 to $18. Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position; market considerations; budgetary considerations; tenure and standing with the company (applicable to current employees); as well as the employee’s/applicant’s background, pertinent experience, and qualifications.