2025 Contract/Legal Internship

Reporting to the Director, Operations, the Contract/Legal Intern will be actively involved in creating, reviewing and editing legal documents and contracts, will assist in optimizing workflow processes for contracts, trademark licensing agreements and non-disclosure agreements, and will research and monitor legal matters pertinent to the industry and provide summaries of new developments as needed. During this internship, the Contract/Legal Intern will have the opportunity to collaborate across the National Pork Board with other staff members, with outside counsel, and with staff from the USDA.

Role Responsibility: 

• Assist with drafting standard contracts, trademark licensing agreements, and non-disclosure agreements
• Review legal documents on behalf of NPB staff and provide assistance and/or interpretation under the supervision of a licensed attorney
• Assist with trademark and copyright management
• Develop document storage recommendations
• Perform legal research as needed
• Monitor legal matters in the industry and summarize new developments for leadership
• Other tasks as assigned

 Criteria for applying:

• Currently pursuing a law degree
• Preferred educational experience: 1L or 2L
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to take complex concepts and make them simple
• Ability to learn fast in an agile environment
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work on multiple projects

Duration of internship: 12 weeks

• Preferred timeline: May 2025 – August 2025
• Hours: 40 hrs./week
• Internships are paid starting at $17/hour 
• Opportunity to continue on a part time basis through Fall 2025
• All intern positions are based at our office in Clive, IA.
• All interns will be expected to secure their own housing for the summer; a living stipend is provided.

 The job posting will remain open until the position is filled. 

The National Pork Board has responsibility for Checkoff-funded research, promotion and consumer information projects and for communicating with pork producers and the public. The Pork Checkoff funds national and state programs in advertising, consumer information, retail and foodservice marketing, export market promotion, production improvement, technology, swine health, pork safety and environmental management. Applicants should be able to support the mission of the organization with enthusiasm to serve U.S. pork producers. 

The National Pork Board has been recognized nationally as a “best place to work”. We are an equal opportunity employer and offer an exceptional benefits package and work environment. Visit us online at www.pork.org.