Legal Intern

Title: Legal Intern 
Location: Cincinnati, OH (Corporate Office)
Division: Enerfab Power & Industrial
Direct Report: Associate General Counsel 
Hourly Rate Range: $22 - $26/hr

Company Summary: 
Enerfab has over 120 years of experience, offering fabrication and construction capabilities to a wide variety of customers for the chemical, food & beverage, oil & gas, heavy industrial and power industries. Founded in 1901, our company began making sealants and lacquers — including a patented formula for brewer’s pitch — for beer tanks and vessels. Over the last century, our expanded capabilities, project experience, safety record, and commitment to quality have made Enerfab one of the industry leaders in shop fabrication, field erection and construction and maintenance services.

The Legal Intern will gain hands-on experience supporting Enerfab's in-house legal department while learning how legal operations support a large industrial construction and fabrication company. This internship provides exposure to corporate governance, contract administration, compliance, employment law, litigation support, and risk management. The Legal Intern will work closely with the Associate General Counsel and cross-functional teams to assist with legal research, document preparation, and administrative legal functions.

Key Responsibilities

Contract Administration

• Review and organize contracts, agreements, and legal documents.
• Assist with contract tracking, renewals, and document management.
• Support the preparation and revision of contracts, NDAs, vendor agreements, and other legal documents.

Legal Research & Analysis

• Conduct legal research on federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and case law.
• Summarize research findings and prepare legal memoranda for the legal team.
• Assist with research related to employment law, construction law, contract law, and regulatory compliance

Compliance & Risk Management

• Assist with corporate compliance initiatives and internal policy updates.
• Help monitor regulatory changes that may impact company operations.
• Support audits and compliance reporting as needed.

Litigation & Claims Support

• Organize and maintain litigation and claims files.
• Assist with gathering documents and information for legal matters.
• Coordinate with internal departments to collect requested records and documentation.

Corporate Legal Support

• Maintain legal files and document management systems.
• Assist with corporate records, licenses, and registrations.
• Support special legal projects and administrative tasks assigned.
• Collaborate with Human Resources, Operations, Safety, Finance, and other departments on legal-related matters.

Qualifications:

Required

• Currently a 2L or 3L law student pursuing a Juris Doctor (JD).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Positive attitude.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).

Preferred

• Completion or current attendance in a contract or transactional drafting and negotiation course(s).
• Previous internship or work experience in a legal office, corporate legal department, or law firm.
• Familiarity with legal research platforms such as Westlaw or LexisNexis.
• Interest in corporation, construction, employment, or commercial law.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer.
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds occasionally.

Work Environment

• Office-based position located at Enerfab's Corporate Office.
• Standard business hours with flexibility to accommodate academic schedules.
• Opportunity to collaborate with legal and business professionals across multiple departments.