Summary
Location
Torrance
Type
internship
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About this role
JOB SUMMARY:
The role will support the company’s in-house Legal Department by assisting with legal research, regulatory and advertising compliance, and legal recordkeeping. Working closely with in-house attorneys, paralegals, and external counsel, the intern will contribute to intellectual property protection, marketing and direct selling compliance, and general corporate legal matters while gaining practical, hands-on experience in a regulated, consumer-facing business environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
This list is a summary and does not include all essential duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Legal Research & Regulatory Support
- Conduct legal research related to trademark law, advertising and marketing claims, consumer protection, and direct selling regulations.
- Research federal and state laws, regulations, and guidance applicable to direct selling, including FTC, state consumer protection, and unfair competition issues.
- Summarize legal research and prepare memoranda or briefing materials for attorneys and paralegals.
Marketing, Advertising & Compliance Support
- Assist with legal review of marketing materials, product claims, and distributor communications under attorney supervision.
- Support compliance initiatives related to income claims, testimonials, and advertising practices common to direct selling businesses.
- Help track and organize compliance documentation and regulatory guidance.
Recordkeeping & Legal Operations
- Maintain and organize legal files, databases, and matter-tracking systems, with attention to confidentiality and accuracy.
- Assist with document management, version control, and filing of legal correspondence and agreements.
- Support internal reporting and tracking of legal matters and deadlines.
Cross-Functional & External Collaboration
- Work closely with paralegals and in-house attorneys on ongoing legal matters.
- Support coordination with external attorneys and service providers on intellectual property and regulatory matters.
- Assist in gathering information from internal business teams, including marketing and compliance, for legal review and filings.
General Corporate Legal Support
- Assist with contract review support, policy updates, and internal legal processes as assigned.
- Draft routine legal correspondence, summaries, and internal guidance under supervision.
- Provide support for special legal projects and initiatives as needed.
Professional Development & Ethics
- Participate in legal team meetings, training sessions, and departmental initiatives.
- Adhere to strict confidentiality, ethical obligations, and company policies.
- Gain practical exposure to in-house legal practice in a regulated, consumer-facing industry.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree (or in college/university for a bachelor’s degree)
- Preferred: Post-Undergraduate; Pursuing a Law Degree
Skills and Abilities:
- Approachable with excellent interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work as a team player while maintaining a high degree of customer service and confidentiality.
- Ability to prioritize job tasks to change priority and in a deadline-driven, fast-paced work environment.
- High degree of integrity; able to handle confidential information with absolute discretion.
- Strong initiative (drive, sense of urgency) and flexibility.
- Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy, including data entry and mathematical aptitude. Highly organized and adapts quickly to changing priorities and simultaneously handles multiple projects with total accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong organizational and administrative skills and the ability to multitask.
- Ability to meet deadlines and follow directions.
- Excellent time management skills and demonstrated ability to remain calm under pressure.
- Adaptable and comfortable with change, focused on continuous Improvement.
- Thrive in a deadline-driven environment and can respond well to changing priorities, workflows, and information.
- Must be able to multitask and work well under pressure.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Tuesday through Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Other facts
About The Sunrider Corporation
Sunrider International, a manufacturing, direct selling, and retail sales company, was founded in 1982 by Drs. Tei-Fu and Oi-Lin Chen. All five of Drs. Chen’s adult children hold senior executive positions within the multi-generational family-owned company, either directly at the corporate headquarters or on the Board of Directors. Their passion for people led them to create proven herbal products that help others achieve optimal health and wellness, and a business opportunity that offers them the freedom to live happier, more balanced lives. Guided by owner expertise, Sunrider is a growing global direct selling enterprise that currently spans nearly 50 countries.
What you'll do
- The Legal Intern will assist the in-house Legal Department with legal research, compliance, and recordkeeping. They will work closely with attorneys and paralegals on various legal matters, including intellectual property and corporate legal issues.
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