Kia Motors America

Legal Intern


PayCompetitive
LocationIrvine/California
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 2025

      Become a Driving Force at Kia America

      Are you ready to rev up your career and become part of a global automotive powerhouse? Kia America is on the lookout for passionate and driven individuals to join our dynamic team as Interns! If you are eager to gain hands-on experience in the fast-paced world of automotive innovation, this is your chance to accelerate towards success with an industry-leading brand.

      At Kia, we are not just building award-winning cars; we’re shaping the future of mobility. With our bold designs, cutting-edge technology, and unwavering commitment to excellence, we’re redefining what it means to drive in the 21st century. As part of our team, you will be working alongside industry experts and visionary leaders who are driving change and making a difference every day.

      As an Intern, you will embark on a journey of discovery, learning, and growth. From day one, you will be immersed in real-world projects and initiatives that will challenge you to think creatively, problem-solve with agility, and unleash your full potential. Whether you are a student or graduate looking to kickstart your career or gain valuable hands-on experience, we invite you to join us on this exciting journey towards a brighter future.

      Ready to Accelerate Your Career? Apply Now!

      Program Dates: June 24 – August 30

      Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity. We are seeking ambitious and enthusiastic individuals who are eager to roll up their sleeves and dive into the world of automotive excellence. Apply now to be considered for Kia America’s Summer Internship Program. We will be accepting applications through April 12th.

      Status

      Non-Exempt

      Summary


      The Legal Intern at Kia America, Inc. assists in providing input on key legal issues and has the opportunity to work in a variety of areas within the legal department, including litigation, regulatory, privacy, transactions, franchise, marketing, and labor and employment. This internship is a 10-week, full-time opportunity at Kia America’s Irvine headquarters. The position is hybrid with one remote day per week.

      Major Responsibilities

      • Work with experienced in-house attorneys to assess business projects, identify key legal issues.
      • Review lawsuits against the Company, analyze claims, and help shape the defense of the matter by conducting legal research, drafting memos, reviewing documents and court filings, participating on strategy calls, and attending hearings, mediations, and trials.
      • Help review, draft, structure and negotiate a variety of contracts, including vendor, sponsorship, marketing, licensing, technology, privacy, cybersecurity, and facility/building leases.
      • Help review advertising/marketing materials, including retailer, consumer facing, traditional advertising, digital social media, promotions, and public relations material, etc.
      • Help KUS attorneys advise on a variety of employment-related matters, including HR policies and regulatory developments.
      • Create status reports for executives and the legal department.
      • Any other duties assigned by the supervisor. This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented and changed, as necessary.

      Education/Certification

      • Enrollment in or graduation from a bachelor’s degree program required.
      • Enrollment in a Juris Doctor degree program preferred, but not required.

      Overall Experience

      • Prior internship experience a plus
      • Adaptability and a willingness to work, and be cross-trained, on a broad variety of legal matters and tasks, and adjust to changing circumstances required
      • Aptitude to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment required
      • The successful candidate will be a practical-minded individual who has a “can do” attitude, is responsible, service-driven, enthusiastic, pro-active, and takes initiative/ownership of projects

      Directly Related Experience

      N/A

      Skills

      Excellent attention to detail required
      Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite – Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook required
      Analytical and administrative skills required.
      Superb organizational skills required
      Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.

      Competencies

      Care for People
      Chase Excellence, Every Day
      Dare to Push Boundaries
      Empower People to Act
      Move Further, Together

      Pay Range

      Undergraduate Level: $30/hour

      Graduate Level: $35/hour

      Equal Employment Opportunities

      KUS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, including pregnancy and childbirth and related medical conditions, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, legally protected physical disability or mental disability, legally protected medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, protected veteran or military status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. KUS complies with applicable law governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which KUS has offices. The KUS EEO policy applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment.

      Disclaimer: The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification and for this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

  • About the company

      Kia Corporation, commonly known as Kia, formerly known as Kia Motors Corporation, and stylised as ΚΙΛ, is a South Korean multinational automotive manufacturer headquartered in Seoul.