• Job Description

  Req#: R-31965

  Job Description

  The internship is well-suited for a current law student with a strong interest in intellectual property, corporate, and regulatory law and policy. The position offers the opportunity to work with the VP, Associate General Counsel managing the global intellectual property portfolio for Constellation Brands. The intern will be responsible for performing a variety of professional legal tasks including researching legal topics, analyzing legal issues, drafting and sending internal and external communications, project work, and interacting with various business units within Constellation Brands. As an intern, you will gain experience, insight, and exposure to global issues in an fast-paced, forward thinking in-house legal department .

  Responsibilities

  • Thinks strategically and communicates effectively with all levels of the legal department, other Constellation Brands Business units, and Constellations Brands senior legal leadership.
  • Supports legal research projects on various topics including beverage alcohol and intellectual property issues.
  • Assists with the development of policies, training materials, checklists and guidelines.
  • Participates in special projects as assigned.

  Minimum Qualifications

  • Current law student pursuing a J.D. degree or LLM program
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
  • Research experience with an emphasis on organization and multitasking
  • Intellectual curiosity with evidence of problem-solving capabilities
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently
  • Commitment to growing and enhancing skills and knowledge
  • Ability to communicate effectively - written and verbal
  • High energy and strong work ethic
  • Travel requirement: some travel may be required

  Core Competencies to be Successful

  • Maturity and Professionalism
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Commitment, Integrity and Trust
  • Communication/Influence
  • Challenging the Process
  • Attention to Detail

  ***Please include a cover letter with your application.

  Physical Requirements/Work Environment

  Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time and work on a computer for extended periods. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This is a hybrid position working in our Rochester, NY or Washington D.C. offices.

  Location

  Field Office - Washington DC

  Additional Locations

  Victor, New York

  Job Type

  Full time

  Job Area

  Internships

  Equal Opportunity

  Constellation Brands is committed to a continuing program of equal employment opportunity. All persons have equal employment opportunities with Constellation Brands, regardless of their sex, race, color, age, religion, creed, sexual orientation, national origin or citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics), marital status, gender (including gender identity or gender expression), familial status, military or veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related conditions (or any other group or category within the framework of the applicable discrimination laws and regulations).

• About the company

  Constellation Brands, Inc., a Fortune 500 company, is an American producer and marketer of beer, wine and spirits.

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