Legal Summer Intern
Position: Legal Summer Intern
Legal Entity: Van Eck Associates Corporation
Business Unit(s): Legal & Compliance
Location: New York, NY
Department: Legal
Reporting to: Associate General Counsel
FLSA Status (US Staff only): Non-Exempt Full Time Summer
VanEck is a privately held global asset management firm founded in 1955. We develop forward-looking, intelligently designed, active and passive investment strategies that strengthen long-term portfolios. We will provide qualified individuals with outstanding education and growth opportunities. If you are a high-energy individual with a strong work ethic, excellent team skills, and outstanding communication skills, we would like to speak with you.
VanEck’s Summer Intern Program includes exposure across the firm through educational, mentorship, and networking events. As an Intern, you will also be exposed to the firm’s senior management, gain an understanding of the financial services industry and learn critical business skills. Our internship program will build more than just your resume — it will challenge your knowledge, build your network and drive your career path. Our program spans 10 weeks and runs from June 2 – August 8. If you are looking to gain valuable hands-on experience while working with talented individuals, apply now!
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Join the VanEck Legal Team and assist them in providing legal support to various departments across the company. Candidates will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience in corporate and securities law.
Day to day responsibilities include the following, but other duties may be assigned as needed:
- Edit, redline and proofread contracts, disclosure documents and SEC filings
- Assist with the preparation of SEC registration statements, supplements and other regulatory filings
- Assist with the preparation of private fund documents
- Assist in the preparation of contracts and agreements
- Assist with the management of various legal projects
- Participate in legal team meetings and discussions of department workflow
Qualifications
- Interest in the legal industry
- Excellent analytical and organizational skills
- Ability to carry out instructions with minimal supervision
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Working knowledge of the Internet, MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
- “Roll up your sleeve” and teamwork ethics
- Willingness to ask questions
- Possess great attention to detail
- Knowledge of financial markets/instruments is a plus, but not required
Education and/or Experience
- Rising Junior (3rd year) or beyond within a 4-year college program
- Some experience within a corporate environment is helpful but not required
Competencies
To perform successfully and gain the most from this internship, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
- Professional demeanor
- Capacity for learning new procedures/concepts
- Motivation
- Enthusiasm
- Organization
Language Skills
- Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization
Compensation:
- The maximum hourly rate for this position is $25 an hour
VanEck is committed to treating all applicants and employees fairly and to providing equal opportunity in compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws. VanEck does not and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, ancestry, color, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, covered-veteran or military status, genetic information, and/or any other factor protected by law.
In order to be considered for this position, please submit your resume with the subject line ‘Legal Summer Intern’ to internships@vaneck.com.