Legal Intern

FMC Corporation is a global leader in agricultural sciences, driven by our purpose: Innovation for Agriculture. Solutions for the Planet. We are passionate about the power of science to solve agriculture’s biggest challenges. With one of the most productive and diversified pipelines in the industry, FMC is delivering cutting-edge and next-generation crop protection technologies – including Dodhylex™ active, Isoflex™ active, rimisoxafen, and fluindapyr – to help farmers increase the productivity and resilience of their land. Our employees are at the heart of this innovation. We’re looking for bold thinkers and collaborative doers. At FMC, your ideas matter. From day one, you’ll contribute to meaningful work that drives progress in agriculture, supported by a culture that values integrity, safety, respect, and results. Join us in advancing the future of agriculture. Together, we’re building a more resilient planet – one innovation at a time.

FMC Corporation is a leading specialty company focused on agricultural technologies.  FMC provides innovative and cost-effective solutions to enhance crop yield and quality by controlling a broad spectrum of insects, weeds and disease, as well as in non-agricultural markets for pest control. FMC is a globally diverse organization that offers its employees exciting opportunities to work on challenging projects that are important to the achievement of our strategic objectives.  Your education and professional experience are valued and put to use from day one.  Your success at completing key initiatives can result in a varied, progressive and fulfilling career with FMC.  With a corporate culture of innovation, integrity, responsibility and customer intimacy, we foster “The Right Chemistry” in everything we do.  We are looking for people to join us in creating, developing and improving our products, our processes and our markets.  If you are ready to make a difference every day, FMC is ready to talk to you.

Responsibilities:

• Supporting the law department across all business areas, the intern will participate in a variety of special legal projects and gain exposure for a better understanding of corporate law and litigation.
• Responsible for a substantial volume of paper and electronic filing that requires attention to detail, including contracts, intellectual property, and litigation documents.
• Manage files on and off-site in accordance with document retention policy.
• Format, prepare, and finalize documents for attorney review.
• Communicate effectively with internal/external sources (business, teams, consultants, other advisors).
• Produce presentation materials and prepare background documents, as directed by an attorney.
• Support management of complex and confidential records, including managing SharePoint sites and electronic filing systems.
• Prepare, review, and summarize various reports and documents. Retrieve data from appropriate systems; input into spreadsheets; check for accuracy of figures; analyze information and issues reports.
• Manipulate and organize data in spreadsheets to complete existing forms or create forms for attorney review.
• Support Ethics and compliance initiatives including training and communication deployments.
• Prioritize and manage multiple assignments and/or projects simultaneously, often under time constraints, and follow through on issues in a timely manner.
• Support other legal operations projects, as identified.

Required Education/Work Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Currently working towards an undergraduate degree in a related field.

Qualifications:

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Prior internship experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work well in team environment and take projects on from multiple staff members.
• Must be project-oriented with high level of initiative, judgment and accuracy.
• Willingness to learn and take initiative. 

FMC is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Employment decisions at FMC are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. We value diversity and strive to ensure that our hiring and employment practices support a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment.