Job Description
The internship is well-suited for a current law student with a strong interest in intellectual property, corporate, and regulatory law and policy. The position offers the opportunity to work with the VP, Associate General Counsel managing the global intellectual property portfolio for Constellation Brands. The intern will be responsible for performing a variety of professional legal tasks including researching legal topics, analyzing legal issues, drafting and sending internal and external communications, project work, and interacting with various business units within Constellation Brands. As an intern, you will gain experience, insight, and exposure to global issues in an fast-paced, forward thinking in-house legal department .
Responsibilities
- Thinks strategically and communicates effectively with all levels of the legal department, other Constellation Brands Business units, and Constellations Brands senior legal leadership.
- Supports legal research projects on various topics including beverage alcohol and intellectual property issues.
- Assists with the development of policies, training materials, checklists and guidelines.
- Participates in special projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Current law student pursuing a J.D. degree or LLM program
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Research experience with an emphasis on organization and multitasking
- Intellectual curiosity with evidence of problem-solving capabilities
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently
- Commitment to growing and enhancing skills and knowledge
- Ability to communicate effectively - written and verbal
- High energy and strong work ethic
- Travel requirement: some travel may be required
Core Competencies to be Successful
- Maturity and Professionalism
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Commitment, Integrity and Trust
- Communication/Influence
- Challenging the Process
- Attention to Detail
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time and work on a computer for extended periods. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This is a hybrid position working in our Rochester, NY or Washington D.C. offices.
The hourly compensation range for this role is:
$40.00 - $50.00
This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. Our compensation is based on cost of labor. For remote locations or positions open to multiple locations, the pay range may reflect several US geographic markets, including the lowest geographic market minimum to the highest geographic market maximum. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, the prevailing minimum wage for the location, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs. At Constellation Brands, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.
Location
Washington, District of Columbia
Additional Locations
Rochester, New York
Job Type
Full time
Job Area
Internships
Equal Opportunity
Constellation Brands is committed to a continuing program of equal employment opportunity. All persons have equal employment opportunities with Constellation Brands, regardless of their sex, race, color, age, religion, creed, sexual orientation, national origin or citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics), marital status, gender (including gender identity or gender expression), familial status, military or veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related conditions (or any other group or category within the framework of the applicable discrimination laws and regulations).
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What We Do
Constellation Brands (NYSE: STZ) is a leading international producer and marketer of beer, wine, and spirits with operations in the U.S., Mexico, New Zealand, and Italy. Our mission is to build brands that people love because we believe elevating human connections is Worth Reaching For. It’s worth our dedication, hard work, and calculated risks to anticipate market trends and deliver more for our consumers, shareholders, employees, and industry. This dedication is what has driven us to become one of the fastest-growing, large CPG companies in the U.S. at retail, and it drives our pursuit to deliver what’s next. Every day, people reach for our high-end, iconic imported beer brands such as those in the Corona brand family like the flagship Corona Extra, Modelo Especial and the flavorful lineup of Modelo Cheladas, Pacifico, and Victoria; our fine wine and craft spirits brands, including The Prisoner Wine Company, Robert Mondavi Winery, Casa Noble Tequila, and High West Whiskey; and our premium wine brands such as Kim Crawford and Meiomi. As an agriculture-based company, we have a long history of operating sustainably and responsibly. Our ESG strategy is embedded into our business and our work focuses on serving as good stewards of the environment, enhancing social equity within our industry and communities, and promoting responsible beverage alcohol consumption. These commitments ground our aspirations beyond driving the bottom line as we work to create a future that is truly Worth Reaching For. To learn more, visit www.cbrands.com and follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn
