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Who is Swire Coca-Cola? We are a family-owned bottling company with a story spanning over two centuries. We are one of the largest bottlers of Coca-Cola in North America and distribute more than 50 beverage brands and flavors creating joy for our customers every day. Our 8,000+ driven employees work hard as part of a team that delivers refreshment to over 30 million consumers across 13 states. Begin a journey with us at Swire Coca-Cola and belong to a community of dedicated team members who think big and believe in winning together.
Position Summary
The Legal Summer Associate will gain practical, hands-on experience working alongside in-house counsel on a broad range of legal matters affecting a large, multistate organization. This role provides meaningful exposure to commercial transactions, regulatory compliance, corporate governance, risk management, and other areas of business law that support the company's operations and strategic objectives.
The Summer Associate will contribute to substantive legal projects, conduct legal research and analysis, assist with drafting and reviewing legal documents, and support attorneys in providing legal counsel to business stakeholders.
This position is designed to provide law students with practical exposure to the role of an in-house attorney. The summer experience will be a blend of attorney mentorship, collaborative legal and business meetings, exposure to cross-functional decision-making, and opportunities to develop practical legal counseling and communication skills.
Key Responsibilities
Legal Research & Analysis
- Conduct legal and regulatory research on matters involving commercial, employment, corporate, compliance, regulatory, and other business-related legal issues.
- Analyze legal developments, case law, statutes, regulations, and emerging risks that may impact the organization.
- Prepare legal memoranda, research summaries, briefing materials, and recommendations for attorneys and business stakeholders.
- Assist attorneys in evaluating legal and regulatory risks and developing practical business-focused solutions.
Commercial Contracting & Transaction Support
- Draft, review, revise, and proofread a variety of commercial agreements and legal documents, including non-disclosure agreements, vendor agreements, service agreements, customer contracts, and other commercial transactions.
- Assist attorneys in contract negotiations by reviewing proposed terms and identifying legal and business risks.
- Support legal review processes by analyzing contractual obligations and preparing summaries of key terms and issues.
Employment, Compliance & Corporate Legal Support
- Assist with employment law, regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and other legal matters affecting business operations.
- Support the development and review of policies, procedures, governance materials, and compliance-related documentation.
- Participate in projects that help ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.
- Assist attorneys with investigations, legal assessments, and other business-related legal matters as needed.
Due Diligence & Corporate Projects
- Support due diligence efforts related to business initiatives, contracts, transactions, and strategic projects.
- Gather, organize, and analyze information necessary for legal reviews and risk assessments.
- Maintain accurate records and handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
Business Partnership & Professional Development
- Attend Legal Department meetings and selected cross-functional business meetings to observe how legal advice supports business decision-making.
- Work directly with attorneys and business leaders on real-world legal issues affecting the organization.
- Develop practical skills in legal counseling, written advocacy, issue spotting, risk assessment, and professional communication.
- Support special projects and initiatives as assigned by the Legal Department.
Qualifications
Required
- Currently enrolled in and in good standing with an accredited Juris Doctor (J.D.) program
- Successful completion of at least the first year of law school prior to the start of the internship
- Strong legal research, analytical, and legal writing skills
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple assignments effectively.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Demonstrated professionalism and ability to handle confidential and sensitive information
- Ability to work full-time for the duration of the summer (May – August 2027)
- Must not require sponsorship to legally work in the U.S. (i.e., H-1B, TN, OPT, CPT, O-1, E-3, or any other work visas), now or in the future
Preferred
- Interest in corporate, commercial, employment, regulatory, compliance, governance, or in-house legal practice
- Strong communication, judgment, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and business partners
Key Competencies
- Legal Research and Analysis
- Written Communication
- Critical Thinking and Judgment
- Attention to Detail
- Business Acumen
- Professional Ethics and Confidentiality
- Organization and Planning
- Learning Agility
- Collaboration and Relationship Building
- Risk Assessment and Problem Solving
Skills Required
- Currently enrolled in and in good standing with an accredited Juris Doctor program
- Successful completion of at least the first year of law school before the internship begins
- Strong legal research, analytical, and legal writing skills
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple assignments effectively
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Professionalism and ability to handle confidential and sensitive information
- Ability to work full-time from May through August 2027
- Must not require current or future work visa sponsorship, including H-1B, TN, OPT, CPT, O-1, or E-3
- Interest in corporate, commercial, employment, regulatory, compliance, governance, or in-house legal practice
- Strong communication, judgment, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and business partners
Swire Coca-Cola Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Swire Coca-Cola and has not been reviewed or approved by Swire Coca-Cola.
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Healthcare Strength — The offering includes three medical plan options with dental and vision plus free virtual primary/acute care, virtual physical therapy, and virtual behavioral health counseling. An EAP and basic life insurance at no cost are also part of the package.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match and an HSA with company match provide meaningful savings support. Free financial coaching and tuition reimbursement further bolster long‑term financial wellbeing.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, company‑paid holidays, floating holidays, and paid volunteer time are offered alongside paid maternity and parental leave. Additional paid leaves such as bereavement and jury duty are also available where applicable.
Swire Coca-Cola Insights
What We Do
With revenues of $3 billion, Swire Coca-Cola, USA produces, sells and distributes Coca-Cola and other beverages in 13 states across the American West. The company’s territory includes parts of Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. Employing more than 7,200 associates the company's headquarters is in Draper, Utah. Swire Coca-Cola, USA is part of JS&S (Beverages) Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of John Swire & Sons Limited.
