This Intern position will offer law students an opportunity for paid practical experience across a variety of legal and business areas supporting the Bright Horizons Procurement Department. The intern will work under the supervision of a licensed MA attorney, and will gain valuable hands-on experience applying legal principles and training toward the implementation of public company business objectives.
This Hybrid role requires in-person work 3 days per week at our Newton, MA headquarters. This role will be for 15 weeks, 30 hours per week.
Bright Horizons is trusted by families and employers around the world for high-quality child care and early education, back-up care, and workplace education. We partner with some of the world’s best companies to provide services that help employees perform their best and support families to thrive both personally and professionally.
What you will be doing:
Review and perform analysis of vendor contracts, requests for proposal, and contract data as part of the expansion of an enterprise-wide Contract Lifecycle Management System.
Assist with drafting and reviewing of contracts and non-disclosure agreements.
Observe vendor client meetings and negotiations.
Draft correspondence related to vendor disputes.
Perform legal research to address issues as they arise in contracting with material vendors (enforceability, best-in-class contract provisions and fallback positions).
Other tasks as needed in the course of working in a dynamic business/legal department of a public growth company.
Minimum Qualifications
College degree. Completed 1 (one) or more year(s) of law school (must be enrolled as either a full time or part time JD student ).
Additional Job Requirements
1+ years of experience with contract databases or similar technology infrastructure, Conga/Salesforce preferred
Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to maintain a positive attitude; and solid customer service skills
Ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment
Our people are the heart of our company. Because we’re as committed to our own employees as we are to the children, families, and clients we serve, our collaborative workplaces are designed to grow careers and support personal lives. Come build a brighter future with us.
Bright Horizons provides equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. Bright Horizons complies with the laws and regulations described in the following federal government resources: Know Your Rights, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).
If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation in completing these application materials or any aspect of the application and hiring process, please contact the recruitment helpdesk at 855-877-6866 or [email protected]. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
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Bright Horizons Newton, Massachusetts, USA Office
Newton is a desirable community in which to live and work. They have an excellent public school system; safe and attractive neighborhoods; an active community life; multiple transportation systems; and proximity to Boston.
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