Legal Department Summer Intern

Being an intern is an incredible opportunity to gain real-life work experience, build professional skills and establish connections. Rockland Trust feels that internships should include meaningful work. As a valued team member, interns are immersed in real projects that make a tangible impact, allowing them to apply their academic knowledge while developing critical professional skills. With the chance to collaborate across departments, interns at Rockland Trust can expand their network and gain valuable insights into their chosen field. Additionally, Rockland Trust fosters a supportive and caring culture encouraging interns to grow and find their path. We have witnessed many stories of interns building long-lasting careers at the Bank.

Our Commercial Bank Corporate Legal Department is seeking a second-year law student as a Summer Intern. The ideal intern will be interested in a career in corporate law or banking law.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities:

• Work with attorneys to address and support ongoing legal and corporate matters
• Conduct independent legal research in support of ongoing operations and strategic initiatives
• Attend meetings and support engagements with the Bank’s business teams to understand and drive practical solutions to their legal requirements; and
• Review and negotiate commercial contracts under supervision of attorneys.

Qualifications:

• Personal integrity, tact, excellent discretion, and the ability to handle highly confidential/sensitive information appropriately;
• Intellectual curiosity
• Good judgment and professionalism
• The ability to build strong relationships
• A “team first” mentality
• Exceptional drive
• Excellent work ethic
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Excellent research and analytical skills
• Ability to explain legal issues clearly and concisely
• Problem solving skills
• Ability to manage complex projects
• Attention to detail
• Actively enrolled in a Juris Doctorate studies program at an accredited law school with strong grades
• Law school classes in corporate law or banking law or securities law preferred but not required.
• Ability to work a hybrid schedule with mandatory in-office days in Hanover, MA (M, W& F remote; T-Th in office); and
• Ability to maintain an 9am-5pm work schedule (for both in-office and remote days).
• 2L Preferred (Completed 2nd year of law school)

At Rockland Trust you'll find a respectful and inclusive environment where everyone is given the chance to succeed. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.