THE FUTURE OF CANNABIS IS GLOBAL. COME JOIN US.
We are Leafly Holdings, Inc. – the world’s largest cannabis resource. We believe that cannabis legalization is necessary and inevitable. Join the Leafly team to support a vibrant community of passionate cannabis consumers and patients and take part in a new, sophisticated dialog about smart cannabis choices.
An internship with Leafly combines the excitement of a start-up, the social purpose of a non-profit, and the international opportunities of a major corporation. Our current team includes employees in three countries and five U.S. states. If you have what it takes, you’ll be joining a global network of innovative, passionate individuals on a revolutionary mission to change the world for the better.
At Leafly, you’ll have the freedom to flex your intellect and creativity. You’ll apply your skills, experience, and entrepreneurial spirit to a wide variety of projects on an international scale. You’ll need to move fast and think on your feet, but you’ll never be bored. This is a new frontier — exciting, fast-paced, and deeply rewarding for those who welcome a challenge.
Office perks are excellent. Free snacks, drinks, coffee, video games, and more! You’ll feel appreciated and welcome as part of our team. This is your chance to make a meaningful contribution to a rapidly developing industry. Are you ready to dive in?
What You Will Be Doing:
The legal team is committed to responsively serving the needs and interests of our clients with professionalism, integrity, and first class legal services. As our Legal Intern, you will work with the legal department in a true start-up on a wide variety of issues including: commercial law, advertising and marketing, intellectual property, regulatory matters, and corporate governance & policies. You will gain invaluable real-world legal experience by being responsible for key deliverables, managing multiple projects simultaneously, and working with internal business clients. At Leafly, if you are diligent, innovative, efficient, pioneering, productive, industrious, client-centric, collaborative, and results-focused, you will have a successful summer!
Key Responsibilities
- Provide support to the legal department on projects as needed.
- Understand the company’s mission and strategy and develop an understanding of how legal & regulatory compliance help business units with strategy and overall goals.
- Gain practical in-house experience in a variety of disciplines including: trademark, copyright & IP; commercial law; internal policies & procedures; regulatory compliance; and marketing & promotional law.
- Experience a corporate legal environment and learn how to communicate effectively via writing, presentations, and projects.
- Learn to effectively perform legal research and analysis pursuant to potential risks and existing cases.
- Draft and review a wide variety of documents including: service agreements, internal policies, marketing event rules, and intellectual property licensing agreements.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled and in good standing in an ABA-accredited law school
- Must be 21 or over
- Prior work experience preferred
- Proficient in Microsoft office programs
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Creative and analytical skills
- Sound judgment and problem-solving skills
- Excellent time management and organization skills
- Excellent attention to detail and able to prioritize work load. Legal Intern must be extremely well organized and highly professional in all written and oral communications and interactions.
Schedule and Compensation
- 20-25 hours per week
- Paid Internship
Please no phone calls/No recruiting agencies
The job description is representative of typical duties and responsibilities for the position and it is not all-inclusive. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned by the company to fluctuate with business needs. We are an equal opportunity employer. Background check will be conducted after conditional offer of employment is extended.