Posted June 26, 2026
Legal Intern
Permasteelisa North America Corp.
Windsor, CT
Full Time
Compensation: $22 to $25 Hourly
Reference: PermasteelisaNorthAmericaCorp.1316
Are you considering law school, corporate compliance, or a career in the commercial construction industry?
We are seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented Undergraduate Legal Intern to join our In-House Legal Department for an intensive, structured 6-7-week summer program. This internship offers rare, hands-on exposure to corporate operations and construction law within a global organization. You will work closely with our corporate counsel and project risk teams, gaining a massive competitive edge for your future career or law school applications.
Responsibilities:
- Assist legal team in the areas of:
- Legal Research (Construction Frameworks, Mergers & Acquisition)
- Learn the basics of how major construction projects are structured legally.
- Assist the team with legal research regarding industry regulations and corporate Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A).
- Organize foundational legal documents and summarize research findings for corporate counsel.
- Contracts (Prime, Sub, Supplier, Service) and Negotiation
- Gain exposure to real-world commercial contracts: Prime Contracts, Subcontracts, Supplier Agreements, and Service Agreements.
- Learn how to spot key risks in contract clauses.
- Shadow corporate attorneys during live contract negotiations with clients and vendors.
- Insurance and Bonds
- Explore how a global company protects itself from financial risk.
- Help review project insurance certificates and performance/payment bonds.
- Assist in auditing project files to ensure all subcontractors meet compliance and insurance guidelines.
- Warranty and Maintenance
- Study the "closeout" phase of a construction project.
- Review structural warranties and maintenance agreements for our landmark façade installations.
- Help track ongoing compliance timelines and warranty obligations.
- Licensing + Preliminary Lien Notices
- Learn about state-by-state contractor licensing laws and how corporations stay compliant.
- Assist in preparing, reviewing, and tracking preliminary mechanic's lien notices and waivers (critical tools used to secure company payments).
- Hostile Litigation
- Experience the high-stakes world of corporate dispute resolution and active lawsuits.
- Assist counsel by organizing legal exhibits, conducting document review for discovery, and sitting in on strategy meetings for active litigation cases.
Requirements:
- Education: Current undergraduate college student (rising Juniors or Seniors preferred). Ideal majors include Pre-Law, Political Science, Business Administration, Construction Management, or related fields.
- Skills: Strong reading comprehension, excellent written communication, and high attention to detail.
- Tech-Savvy: Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Attributes: A curious mind, a strong work ethic, and the ability to handle confidential corporate information with total discretion.
