Paid summer 2027 legal internship in New York Life’s Office of the General Counsel. The intern will gain hands-on experience with substantive corporate legal projects, collaborate with business units and attorneys, participate in legal and business decision-making, and receive training, mentorship, and networking opportunities. The role is hybrid, based in White Plains, New York, and is intended for a first-year law student interested in in-house practice.
Location Designation: Hybrid - 3 days per week
Office of the General Counsel:
Join the Office of the General Counsel where we collaborate with diverse business units, providing effective and creative legal guidance that aligns with New York Life's core values. Your work directly impacts how the company makes decisions, fostering sound business practices, safeguarding its reputation, and optimizing efficiency. Become part of a team dedicated to serving as a trusted partner, helping the business navigate the legal landscape and achieve its goals.
Role Overview:
New York Life's Office of the General Counsel intern program seeks to provide a unique opportunity to one 1L student with a specific interest in an in-house experience. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain practical experience in a corporate legal environment, working closely with experienced attorneys while developing skills essential to a successful legal career. You will receive hands-on experience working on substantive projects in a dynamic in-house legal department with exposure to and participation in high-level business and legal decision making and problem solving. You will receive training and development through practical legal experience, while receiving informal mentorship and guidance from experienced attorneys. This role allows you to explore potential career paths and practice areas by meetings with current and former attorneys in different roles throughout New York Life. You will participate in internal and external networking events to gain insight into the intersection of law and business and to build relationships in the legal field.
This is a paid internship located at New York Life's home office in White Plains, New York. within the Office of the General Counsel. The internship begins in early June through August. General housing and transportation assistance will not be provided. Please note that this is an internship-only opportunity - interns should not expect an offer for permanent employment upon internship completion.
What You'll Bring:
As a Law intern, you will bring exceptional academic performance, proven leadership skills, strong business sense and the demonstrated ability to take initiative and collaborate effectively across disciplines.
Requirements:
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Pay Transparency
Salary Range: 40.00
Overtime eligible: Nonexempt
Discretionary bonus eligible: No
Sales bonus eligible: No
Actual base salary will be determined based on several factors but not limited to individual's experience, skills, qualifications, and job location. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program.
Our Diversity Promise
We believe in a diverse workforce because it is our mission to advocate for the financial security and success of people in every community. This is why diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are guiding principles that are embedded in our brand and our culture. Click here to learn more about how we have been recognized for our leadership.
Recognized as one of Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies, New York Life is committed to improving local communities through a culture of employee giving and volunteerism, supported by the Foundation. We're proud that due to our mutuality, we operate in the best interests of our policy owners. To learn more about career opportunities at New York Life, please visit the Careers page of www.NewYorkLife.com.
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Office of the General Counsel:
Join the Office of the General Counsel where we collaborate with diverse business units, providing effective and creative legal guidance that aligns with New York Life's core values. Your work directly impacts how the company makes decisions, fostering sound business practices, safeguarding its reputation, and optimizing efficiency. Become part of a team dedicated to serving as a trusted partner, helping the business navigate the legal landscape and achieve its goals.
Role Overview:
New York Life's Office of the General Counsel intern program seeks to provide a unique opportunity to one 1L student with a specific interest in an in-house experience. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain practical experience in a corporate legal environment, working closely with experienced attorneys while developing skills essential to a successful legal career. You will receive hands-on experience working on substantive projects in a dynamic in-house legal department with exposure to and participation in high-level business and legal decision making and problem solving. You will receive training and development through practical legal experience, while receiving informal mentorship and guidance from experienced attorneys. This role allows you to explore potential career paths and practice areas by meetings with current and former attorneys in different roles throughout New York Life. You will participate in internal and external networking events to gain insight into the intersection of law and business and to build relationships in the legal field.
This is a paid internship located at New York Life's home office in White Plains, New York. within the Office of the General Counsel. The internship begins in early June through August. General housing and transportation assistance will not be provided. Please note that this is an internship-only opportunity - interns should not expect an offer for permanent employment upon internship completion.
What You'll Bring:
As a Law intern, you will bring exceptional academic performance, proven leadership skills, strong business sense and the demonstrated ability to take initiative and collaborate effectively across disciplines.
Requirements:
- Cover letter explaining your interest in an in-house practice and the role
- Resume
- Law school Transcripts (when available)
#LI-CV1
#ECA
Pay Transparency
Salary Range: 40.00
Overtime eligible: Nonexempt
Discretionary bonus eligible: No
Sales bonus eligible: No
Actual base salary will be determined based on several factors but not limited to individual's experience, skills, qualifications, and job location. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program.
Our Diversity Promise
We believe in a diverse workforce because it is our mission to advocate for the financial security and success of people in every community. This is why diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are guiding principles that are embedded in our brand and our culture. Click here to learn more about how we have been recognized for our leadership.
Recognized as one of Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies, New York Life is committed to improving local communities through a culture of employee giving and volunteerism, supported by the Foundation. We're proud that due to our mutuality, we operate in the best interests of our policy owners. To learn more about career opportunities at New York Life, please visit the Careers page of www.NewYorkLife.com.
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