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Environmental Legal Intern

Gates Corporation
relocation assistance
United States, Colorado, Denver
Apr 05, 2025
Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you. Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations. Let's simplify it, think belts and hoses. Found in motorcycles, conveyor belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, & 3D printers just to name a few. Because why not do it all? Long Description As an innovation leader, Gates look for ambitious, forward thinking, open-minded and well-rounded individuals to join our legal team. We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join us in Denver to work on various projects that support our global environmental compliance program. A basic scientific understanding of chemicals is a plus. This is an exciting opportunity for you because you will gain experience working in a corporate environment. You will be part ofthe Environmental Affairs team in the Legal Department. You will be supporting global environmental and chemical regulation compliance programs including but not limited to emerging topics and evolving regulations (e.g. US EPA TSCA, global PFAS, CEPA ECCC, and REACH, RoHS). You will be reading, merging, analyzing and summarizing information and data. You will obtain experience working with business professionals and focus on career development. Key responsibilities (to name a few): Research environmental and chemical regulations. Assist with building/improving a corporate chemical compliance program. Review data from global chemical database against regulatory requirements. Coordinate and collect chemical data across functional teams and global stakeholders. About You Pursuing a law degree, preferably with a course in environmental or science related topic Must be proficient in MS Office, PowerPoint, Excel (ability to manipulate spreadsheets) Quick learner in pulling data and reports from different management information systems Communicate with internal and external stakeholders Energetic self-starter and team player Ability to work independently and interact well with all levels of the organization Work at the Denver office in person without relocation assistance Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship PAY & BENEFITS Summer Internship - Hourly Rate between $20.00-$25.00 Not eligible for employee benefits 40 hours a week WHY GATES? Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones we operate as 'One Gates' and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science. We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers' diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow. WORK ENVIRONMENT Gates is an Equal Opportunity and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands and fingers to work with objects, tools, or controls; and use office equipment including computers, telephones, and/or copiers/scanners. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in Colorado, Gates is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. This compensation range is specific to the State of Colorado and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role.