Intern - Legal

Movado Group is seeking a highly motivated law student to join its Legal Department as a Legal Intern. This internship provides hands-on exposure to the operations of a global public company and offers meaningful involvement in a range of in-house legal matters, including regulatory compliance, legal research, and day-to-day advisory support to business stakeholders.

The Legal Intern will work closely with attorneys and cross-functional partners across the organization, gaining practical experience in a fast-paced corporate environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and synthesize statutes, regulations, regulatory guidance, and other legal materials, including materials of 200 to 500 pages, identify the requirements relevant to the Company, help prepare implementation guidance documents, and assist in the development of a clear, prioritized action plan with defined next steps, timelines, and responsible parties.
• Add to and maintain register of key laws globally.
• Prepare documentation to support legal compliance and assist in the development of systems to manage ongoing regulatory compliance, including in the areas of including customs, product safety, claims and disclosures, wastes and emissions, and data privacy.
• Use templates to draft commercial contracts.
• Provide general support on other projects as assigned.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide practical, risk-based legal guidance.

Preferred Areas of Interest

• Corporate governance
• Regulatory compliance
• Data privacy
• ESG and corporate responsibility

What You Will Gain

• Direct exposure to the role of an in-house legal department within a global brand-driven organization.
• Practical experience translating legal risk into actionable business guidance.
• Insight into cross-functional decision-making and corporate governance processes.
• Mentorship from experienced in-house counsel.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited law school.
• Curious and willing to learn.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Excellent research, analytical, and writing skills.
• Well-developed time management and organizational skills. Project management experience a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively with both legal and non-legal stakeholders.
• Ability to work efficiently, manage multiple assignments, prioritize effectively, and produce accurate, high-quality work under tight deadlines in a dynamic business environment.
• Prior corporate or in-house experience preferred but not required.

Movado Group, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. It prohibits discrimination based on age, color, disability, marital or parental status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.