Legal Intern, Corporate & Transactions

Where Conviviality is at work.

Pernod Ricard is a global premium spirits and wine company. We're the team behind leading brands such as ABSOLUT Vodka, Jameson Irish Whiskey, Malibu, Kahlua Liqueur, The Glenlivet Gin, and Skrewball whiskey, as well as many more superior wines and exquisite champagnes!

Working at Pernod Ricard is all about igniting conviviality in all that we do. Derived from the French word, convivialite...it means human connection, authenticity, friendly, and jovial. Conviviality is energy and spirit with a splash of je ne sais quoi and is a core philosophy around how we live and work at Pernod Ricard.

Guided by our 4 core values: (1) grounded in the real; (2) fiercely authentic; (3) passion for challenge; and (4) connected beyond borders; we are team players, dream makers, trailblazers, movers and (cocktail) shakers. We have a passion for living life to the fullest, making new friends every day, and realizing our potential as people and as a business!

Job Details (Contract & Pay):

This is a contract position with an estimated end date of May 2027. The hourly rate is $24.00. Please note that contract positions are not eligible for additional monetary benefits or health care coverage.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a law student who has completed their first year (1L) to join our Legal Department as a Legal Intern. This role will support the Corporate & Transactions Legal Team based in New York, New York. This internship is intended to provide hands-on exposure to the practice of law in an in-house environment. The position is full-time during Summer 2026 (flexible start date) and part-time during the academic year (Fall 2026 and Spring 2027), with a hybrid option available based on business needs. Responsibilities include assisting attorneys and legal staff with contract and policy drafting, creating presentations and training decks, and conducting research and analysis in the areas of corporate law, contracts, cross-border transactions, and alcoholic beverage control law.

Who will love this job:

You'll love this role if you're a strong student who's eager to learn, asks questions, and wants meaningful, practical experience. This internship is a fit for someone who can juggle multiple projects, enjoys both drafting and research, and is interested in how legal supports corporate and transactional work at a highly regulated company. If you're organized, analytical, and can communicate clearly-while paying attention to detail and broader business context-you'll do well here.

What you'll do:

• Assist attorneys and legal staff with contract and policy drafting, including preparing drafts, redlines, and summaries for review.

• Conduct legal research and analysis (including using Westlaw) in areas such as corporate law, contracts, cross-border transactions, and alcoholic beverage control law, and present findings in a clear, practical way.

• Create and update presentations, training decks, and internal materials to support legal guidance and business education.

• Support corporate and transactional matters by helping gather information, organize documents, and track open items through completion.

• Manage multiple assignments at once by tracking deadlines, maintaining organized work product, and communicating status updates to the team.

What's in it for me?

Being part of an inclusive and diverse company where professional development and internal career mobility is front-and-center to our talent strategy. This means your career at Pernod Ricard has many possibilities. You'll be part of a culture that celebrates the rich diversity of our people across the globe and be part of our long-standing commitment to making exceptional products, giving back to our communities, and honoring our responsibility to preserve the environment.

Qualifications:

• Law student who has completed their first year (1L) at an accredited law school with a strong academic record.

• Authorized to work in the United States and at least 21 years of age.

• Available to work full-time during Summer 2026 (flexible start date) and 15-20 hours/week during Fall 2026 and Spring 2027.

• Prior experience in a legal working environment.

• Excellent legal research skills, including Westlaw competency.

• Ability to demonstrate initiative, multitask, and remain attentive to detail.

• Ability to manage multiple projects at once in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment.

• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to see both detail and big-picture issues.

• Comfortable learning quickly, asking questions, and communicating effectively with business stakeholders.

• Nice to have: experience working at a major law firm as an assistant or paralegal; moot court or law review/journal experience; completion of at least one research class; knowledge of and experience with corporate law and contract analysis/drafting.

When you join Pernod Ricard, you'll experience a workplace that is rich in heritage, driven by our iconic brands and a long-standing commitment to sustainability, safety, and giving back to the people and communities where we work. We know that happiness at work starts with that feeling of belonging you get from an inclusive culture where being uniquely you is celebrated. Our values are lived, they drive our behaviors, and it's what brings our culture to life.

Our work philosophy celebrates the magic of human connection with the flexibility needed to provide one's most meaningful contribution. We offer a flexible work policy, with most of our positions offering a a hybrid option with flexibility to work remotely 2 days a week. As a global employer, we understand that not everyone's working hours are the same, and we empower our employees to work the hours that make the most sense for them and their team's schedules.

We offer employees great benefits and perks to toast to a life filled with support. Check out PRUSABenefits.com for details.

This recruitment process uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to match applicant skills with role requirements and qualifications.

Pernod Ricard USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It employs qualified individuals based solely on ability, training, and experience, and does not and will not, discriminate for or against any employee or applicant for employment or promotion based upon actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service or any other classification protected by law. Offers will be subject to United States local terms.

Pernod Ricard USA is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Pernod Ricard USA will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. To request reasonable accommodation during the application process, contact us at PR_NA_TalentAcquisition@pernod-ricard.com.

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