Legal Intern, Employment, Immigration & Compliance

Where Conviviality is at work.

Pernod Ricard is a global premium spirits and wine company. We’re the team behind leading brands such as ABSOLUT® Vodka, Jameson® Irish Whiskey, Malibu®, Kahlúa® Liqueur, The Glenlivet® Gin, and Skrewball™ whiskey, as well as many more superior wines and exquisite champagnes! 

Working at Pernod Ricard is all about igniting conviviality in all that we do. Derived from the French word, convivialité…it means human connection, authenticity, friendly, and jovial. Conviviality is energy and spirit with a splash of je ne sais quoi and is a core philosophy around how we live and work at Pernod Ricard.   

Guided by our 4 core values: (1) grounded in the real; (2) fiercely authentic; (3) passion for challenge; and (4) connected beyond borders; we are team players, dream makers, trailblazers, movers and (cocktail) shakers. We have a passion for living life to the fullest, making new friends every day, and realizing our potential as people and as a business! 

Job Details (Contract & Pay):

This is a contract position with an estimated end date of May 2027. The hourly rate is $24.00. Please note that contract positions are not eligible for additional monetary benefits or health care coverage.

Job Summary: 

We are seeking a 2L to join our Legal Department as a Legal Intern. This role will support the Employment, Immigration & Compliance Legal Team based in New York, New York and is intended to provide hands-on exposure to the practice of law in an in-house environment. The internship will be full-time during Summer 2026 and part-time during the academic year (Fall 2026 and Spring 2027), with a hybrid option available based on business needs. Responsibilities include assisting attorneys and legal staff with preparing immigration visa applications, drafting contracts and policies, creating presentations and training decks, and conducting research and analysis in the areas of employment, compliance, and immigration law.

Who will love this job: 

You’ll love this role if you’re a strong student who’s eager to learn, asks questions, and wants meaningful, practical experience. This internship is a fit for someone who can juggle multiple projects, enjoys both drafting and research, and is interested in how legal supports employment, immigration, and compliance at a highly regulated company. If you’re organized, analytical, and can communicate clearly—while paying attention to detail and broader business context—you’ll do well here.

What you’ll do:

• Assist attorneys and legal staff with preparing immigration visa applications and supporting documentation.

• Support the team with drafting and updating contracts and policies related to employment, compliance, and immigration matters.

• Create and refine presentations, training decks, and internal materials to support employee education and compliance guidance.

• Conduct legal research and analysis (including using Westlaw) in the areas of employment, compliance, and immigration law, and summarize findings for the team.

• Help manage multiple assignments at once by tracking deadlines, organizing work product, and following up on action items.

• Work full-time during Summer 2026 and continue supporting the team part-time during Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 (15–20 hours/week).

What’s in it for me?

Being part of an inclusive and diverse company where professional development and internal career mobility is front-and-center to our talent strategy. This means your career at Pernod Ricard has many possibilities. You'll be part of a culture that celebrates the rich diversity of our people across the globe and be part of our long-standing commitment to making exceptional products, giving back to our communities, and honoring our responsibility to preserve the environment. 

Qualifications:

• 2L at an accredited law school with a strong academic record.

• Authorized to work in the United States and at least 21 years of age.

• Available to work full-time in Summer 2026 and 15–20 hours/week during Fall 2026 and Spring 2027.

• Prior experience in a legal working environment.

• Westlaw competency and strong legal research skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects at once in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment.

• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to see both detail and big-picture issues.

• Demonstrated willingness to learn, ask questions, and take feedback.

• Nice to have: moot court or law review/journal experience; coursework and/or experience in employment and/or immigration law; and experience with corporate law and contract analysis/drafting.

When you join Pernod Ricard, you’ll experience a workplace that is rich in heritage, driven by our iconic brands and a long-standing commitment to sustainability, safety, and giving back to the people and communities where we work. We know that happiness at work starts with that feeling of belonging you get from an inclusive culture where being uniquely you is celebrated. Our values are lived, they drive our behaviors, and it’s what brings our culture to life. 

Our work philosophy celebrates the magic of human connection with the flexibility needed to provide one's most meaningful contribution. We offer a flexible work policy, with most of our positions offering a a hybrid option with flexibility to work remotely 2 days a week. As a global employer, we understand that not everyone’s working hours are the same, and we empower our employees to work the hours that make the most sense for them and their team’s schedules.  

We offer employees great benefits and perks to toast to a life filled with support.  Check out PRUSABenefits.com for details. 

This recruitment process uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to match applicant skills with role requirements and qualifications.

Pernod Ricard USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It employs qualified individuals based solely on ability, training, and experience, and does not and will not, discriminate for or against any employee or applicant for employment or promotion based upon actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service or any other classification protected by law. Offers will be subject to United States local terms.

Pernod Ricard USA is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Pernod Ricard USA will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process.  To request reasonable accommodation during the application process, contact us at [email protected].

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