2015 Student Internship (U.S.) - Contracts and Legal Job ( TN2)
Company Name:
Bechtel Corporation
Bechtel has a long tradition of technical and engineering excellence in supporting multiple industries. Our employees use their ideas and ingenuity to create innovative, practical, and cost-effective solutions for our customers.
Legal & Contracts interns at Bechtel support our interests in regards to the law and the agreements with suppliers, vendors, and customers.
The total number of Legal & Contracts positions hired and start dates are subject to workload and business conditions. Locations will vary based on project needs, and include Frederick, MD, Glendale, AZ, Houston, TX, Reston, VA, and San Francisco, CA among others.
General Job Duties
Legal interns are typically responsible for:
- Aids attorneys by obtaining data for their use through investigation and research, which may include non-sensitive contact with federal, state or local government agencies.
- Prepares summaries; reviews existing and proposed legislation for L/RM attorneys.
- Following general guidelines, compiles, edits, analyzes and assists in the preparation of special reports and studies.
- Under the direction of counsel, prepares and edits L/RM transactional/investigation documents, such as non-disclosure agreements, ESH incident reports.
- Maintains records and special files; assists with attorneys' administrative responsibilities, and dissemination of reports, coordinating instructions and surveys.
Contracts interns are typically responsible for:
- Gather and compile support data for the preparation of documents and the administration of (Sub)contracts.
- Assist (Sub)Contract Manager or (Sub)Contract Administrators in completion of the various administrative tasks required by the Contract/Subcontract Management Manual; Standard Work Process Procedures and automated (Sub)contract management systems.
- Organize materials for the preparation of meetings, presentations and training sessions.
- Assist in the preparation of periodic status reports.
- Conducts investigations and inquiries into specific (Sub)contract problems and may provide assistance in claims research
Basic Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a four-year Bachelor of Science degree program in in Construction Management, Business, Law, Business, Construction Engineering, Project Management or related field from an accredited college or University
- Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point)
- Have some basic knowledge of contract types, terms and legal requirements.
- Have some basic knowledge of law, negotiations, accounting or cost engineering gained through education or experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous internship experience with an Engineering/Construction Company
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Strong GPA
- Knowledge of methods of library research. Skill in writing, summarization; editing, preparing reports, and basic legal analysis.
- Currently enrolled in a JD degree program
- Demonstrated skills in oral and written communication
- Flexible in job location
The vision to build a better world
Bechtel is among the most respected engineering, procurement, and construction companies in the world. We stand apart for our ability to get the job done right -- no matter how big, how complex or how remote. The reliability of our performance, the enduring quality of our projects, the strength of our ethics, and the seriousness of our commitment to safety and sustainability are evident in everything we do.
Shaping tomorrow together
Bechtel is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer (AA/EOE)Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Bechtel Corporation
Bechtel has a long tradition of technical and engineering excellence in supporting multiple industries. Our employees use their ideas and ingenuity to create innovative, practical, and cost-effective solutions for our customers.
Legal & Contracts interns at Bechtel support our interests in regards to the law and the agreements with suppliers, vendors, and customers.
The total number of Legal & Contracts positions hired and start dates are subject to workload and business conditions. Locations will vary based on project needs, and include Frederick, MD, Glendale, AZ, Houston, TX, Reston, VA, and San Francisco, CA among others.
General Job Duties
Legal interns are typically responsible for:
- Aids attorneys by obtaining data for their use through investigation and research, which may include non-sensitive contact with federal, state or local government agencies.
- Prepares summaries; reviews existing and proposed legislation for L/RM attorneys.
- Following general guidelines, compiles, edits, analyzes and assists in the preparation of special reports and studies.
- Under the direction of counsel, prepares and edits L/RM transactional/investigation documents, such as non-disclosure agreements, ESH incident reports.
- Maintains records and special files; assists with attorneys' administrative responsibilities, and dissemination of reports, coordinating instructions and surveys.
Contracts interns are typically responsible for:
- Gather and compile support data for the preparation of documents and the administration of (Sub)contracts.
- Assist (Sub)Contract Manager or (Sub)Contract Administrators in completion of the various administrative tasks required by the Contract/Subcontract Management Manual; Standard Work Process Procedures and automated (Sub)contract management systems.
- Organize materials for the preparation of meetings, presentations and training sessions.
- Assist in the preparation of periodic status reports.
- Conducts investigations and inquiries into specific (Sub)contract problems and may provide assistance in claims research
Basic Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a four-year Bachelor of Science degree program in in Construction Management, Business, Law, Business, Construction Engineering, Project Management or related field from an accredited college or University
- Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point)
- Have some basic knowledge of contract types, terms and legal requirements.
- Have some basic knowledge of law, negotiations, accounting or cost engineering gained through education or experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous internship experience with an Engineering/Construction Company
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Strong GPA
- Knowledge of methods of library research. Skill in writing, summarization; editing, preparing reports, and basic legal analysis.
- Currently enrolled in a JD degree program
- Demonstrated skills in oral and written communication
- Flexible in job location
The vision to build a better world
Bechtel is among the most respected engineering, procurement, and construction companies in the world. We stand apart for our ability to get the job done right -- no matter how big, how complex or how remote. The reliability of our performance, the enduring quality of our projects, the strength of our ethics, and the seriousness of our commitment to safety and sustainability are evident in everything we do.
Shaping tomorrow together
Bechtel is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer (AA/EOE)Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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