Job Title:  Global Legal Intern

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #164686 - New York, New York, United States
Duration - 10 weeks (paid, rotation-based)

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!

Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.
 

As a legal intern, you will gain hands-on experience in various legal practice areas such as Litigation, Brand Protection, Marketing, Trademarks, Patents, Supply Chain / Commercial Contracts, Regulatory, and External Innovation. Your day will be filled with stimulating discussions, impactful projects, and networking opportunities with Colgate lawyers and other business professionals.

What’s in it for you?

• Practical Experience: Engage in real-world legal projects that build your functional, analytical, and strategic skills.

• Business Exposure: Learn the intricacies of being an in-house lawyer at Colgate.

• Networking: Connect with Colgate’s legal team, interns, and employees across the organization.

Who are we looking for?

• First-Year Law Students (i.e., rising 2Ls in the summer of ‘25): Eager to explore the world of in-house counsel.

• Key Traits:

  • Curious

  • Resourceful

  • Self-starter

  • Detail-oriented

  • Positive attitude

  • Team player

  • Excellent communication and organizational skills

Ready to give your career a reason to smile every day? Apply now!

Compensation and Benefits
We pay our Legal Interns at a rate of $60 per hour (for 35 hours per week). There is no relocation stipend.

Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles.

Benefits: Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements. Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employee's hire date within the calendar year). Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Achieving our purpose starts with our people — ensuring our workforce represents the people and communities we serve —and creating an environment where our people feel they belong; where we can be our authentic selves, feel treated with respect and have the support of leadership to impact the business in a meaningful way.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.

For additional Colgate terms and conditions, please click here.

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