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Job Title: Legal Intern

Location: Houston, TX or San Leandro, CA

Employment Type: full-time

Work Authorization: This application is intended for candidates that are eligible for full-time work authorization in the United States upon completing their education.  

Please be prepared to answer the following in your application:   

Do you now, or will you in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B, F1, CPT, OPT visa status, etc.) to work legally in the United States? 

The job

AVEVA is seeking a dynamic and motivated Legal Intern to join our Americas team in May 2025. This is a 3-month(s) internship, based in either the Houston or San Leandro office and will report to a Senior Legal Counsel. You will have the opportunity to work with and learn from the Americas Legal and Contract Management team, with exposure to AVEVA’s contract life cycle management process and the opportunity to gain insight and experience by observing customer negotiations and discussions with our internal clients. Your day-to-day responsibilities will be supervised by a Senior Legal Counsel located in the Houston office.

Key responsibilities

Conduct legal research on laws and regulations or other legal matters applicable to contract or employment lawWith supervision, assist in the end-to-end process of the contract life cycle management by reviewing, drafting and revising contract documents and amendmentsAssist and contribute to the execution of legal projectsOther tasks and responsibilities as assigned

Essential requirements

Enrolled in a good standing and ABA-accredited law school, having completed first or second years of coursework; 2L or rising 3L student  Strong research, writing and interpersonal skills Computer proficient including MS office Attention to details, excellent organization skills and a team player Clear communicators, both verbally and in writing. 

Desired skills

Passionate individuals who love combining creativity and technical analysis. Eager learners open to feedback and self-improvement. Self-motivated with excellent time management skills. 

Legal at AVEVA

At AVEVA Legal, you’ll be part of a diverse global group of creative, strategic and digitally savvy thinkers and builders. Through integrated reputation, demand, engagement and enablement programs, we are at the very heart of advancing AVEVA’s mission to spark industrial ingenuity and drive responsible use of the world’s resources.

Our global team of lawyers, compliance experts and contract managers play a central role in protecting AVEVA’s interests and ensuring the company operates with the highest levels of integrity.

We provide guidance on regulatory compliance, risk management, contracts, and legal frameworks – all at the fascinating and fast-moving intersection of technology and the industrial sector. If you’re flexible and enjoy tackling complex challenges, you’ll be right at home in the AVEVA Legal team.

Find out more: https://www.aveva.com/en/about/careers/

Salary Range:

$47,700.00 - $79,500.00

This pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation that the position offers, and final compensation can vary within the range depending on work location, job experience, skills, and relevant educational attainment and/or training. 

AVEVA requires all successful applicants to undergo and pass a comprehensive background check and drug screen before they start employment. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with local laws and may, subject to those laws, include proof of educational attainment, employment history verification, proof of work authorization, criminal records, identity verification, credit check. Certain positions dealing with sensitive and/or third-party personal data may involve additional background check criteria. All drug screens are in accordance with federal laws and regulations.

AVEVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to being an exemplary employer with an inclusive culture, developing a workplace environment where all our employees are treated with dignity and respect. We value diversity and the expertise that people from different backgrounds bring to our business. AVEVA provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify AVEVA at recruitingaccommodations@aveva.com. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. 
 
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