Skillbridge Legal Extern

Mission Statement:

We are Black Rifle Coffee Company, a veteran-founded company serving premium, fresh-roasted coffee to people who love America.  We have a love for coffee, dogs, the outdoors, America, and most importantly, our customers!  We are more than a product and more than a company; we are a culture.  A culture full of motivated people who roll up their sleeves and get the job done with integrity, love, innovation, and radical transparency.  Join us as we take action on our commitment to provide quality coffee and give back to the veteran and first responder communities and those who support it.

Job Summary

Black Rifle Coffee is seeking a highly motivated SkillBridge Extern to support our Legal Team, with a specific focus on reviewing and analyzing company contracts across all departments. This internship will provide hands-on experience in corporate legal operations, contract compliance, and cross-functional collaboration within a fast-paced, publicly traded company.

Job Details

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct a company-wide contract audit, identifying cost-saving opportunities and potential redundancies.
• Review vendor, supplier, and service agreements across multiple departments.
• Assist in identifying termination clauses, renewal terms, and opportunities to renegotiate contracts.
• Support the Legal & Compliance Administrator in developing strategies for contract termination or restructuring.
• Learn the importance of legal guardrails and internal controls in a public company environment.
• Attend cross-functional meetings with departments such as Finance, Procurement, Marketing, and Operations.
• Assist with other legal department projects as assigned, including compliance initiatives and document management.

What You’ll Learn

• Best practices for contract review and vendor management in a corporate setting.
• Key legal and compliance considerations for public companies.
• Strategies to manage legal risk and improve operational efficiency.
• Real-world exposure to in-house legal processes and interdepartmental collaboration.

Education and Skill Requirements

• Active-duty service member eligible for the DOD SkillBridge program with at least 90 days of eligibility.
• Interest in legal, compliance, or business operations fields, some legal experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, critical thinking, and organizational skills.
• Comfortable working with contracts and complex documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain confidentiality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook); experience with contract management software a plus.
• Must be based in or able to commute to Salt Lake City, UT for hybrid work schedule.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work/Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard reach, stoop kneel to install computer equipment.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work.
• Light to moderate lifting is required.
• Ability to uphold the stress of traveling.
• Regular, predictable attendance is required; including quarter-driven hours as business demands dictate.
• Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone, and printers, light traffic).
• Ability to work in a confined area.
• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.

Other Duties  

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Agency Disclaimer:
Black Rifle Coffee Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies, search firms, or third parties. Any resume submitted in the absence of a signed agreement will become the property of Black Rifle Coffee Company, and no fee will be paid. Please do not contact our team regarding recruiting services.