Summer College Intern - Legal Department

Step into a world of Innovation, Technology, Trust, and Teamwork and immerse yourself in Takasago’s Summer Internship Experience program. As one of the world’s leading producers of flavors, fragrances, aroma ingredients, and fine chemicals, we’re inviting motivated students to join our Legal Team and gain meaningful experience.Takasago is headquartered in Japan and operates in 28 countries and regions, with manufacturing facilities, research and development centers, and sales offices worldwide. Takasago ranked 8th overall and 1st in Asia on the Global Top Food Flavors and Fragrances Companies.Internship OverviewThe intern will join the Legal team at Takasago, gain hands-on exposure, provide administrative support to the General Counsel and Legal Department and support employees in submission of documents for legal review. This internship provides a meaningful opportunity to understand how the legal team supports commercial and overall company initiatives by assisting in-house attorneys with certain on-going legal department projects, including those related to document controls, record retention, data privacy, and contract templates commercial goals.Key ResponsibilitiesOrganize and maintain contracts and other legal documents, as directedAssist business personnel in the submission of contract and contract modifications for legal review and assist technical personnel in the submittal of invention disclosuresAbility to independently draft letters, memos, and email correspondence to internal colleagues as well as outside counsel law firms, as directed.Review and edit documents produced by the legal department, as requested.Responsible for managing legal department calendars, coordinating and facilitating meetings and web conferences, travel arrangements and expense reporting.Assist in-house attorney or IP Manager, as needed, in the preparation and submittal of documents related to the prosecution of US and foreign patent applications, including but not limited to Information Disclosure Statements, Declarations, Assignments, Power of Attorney, and Patent Term Adjustment reviewCreate presentations and reports as directedOrganizing and maintaining documents in Legal Dept’s electronic filing system, including documents related to contract, invention/patent, and other legal department filesConduct legal research and/or gather information from public sources to support in-house attorneys, as requestedHelp coordinate with outside legal counsel and global legal department in JapanEssential Qualifications & SkillsCurrently enrolled at a college/university at the undergraduate levelAbility to complete assigned projects with minimal supervisionAble to effectively multi-task, manage time-sensitive assignments, and complete assigned projects with minimal supervisionProficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, etc.).Familiarity and/or experience in the proper handling and protection of confidential informationStrong oral and written communication skills and strong organizational skillsInternship ExperienceThis 11+ week summer internship, located in our Rockleigh, NJ corporate office, commences on June 1 and concludes in mid-August offers:Hands-on project experience in a dynamic business setting.Weekly professional development sessions and meetings with Takasago’s senior leaders.Opportunities to network, learn, and grow alongside industry professionals.A presentation delivered to Takasago executives and employees to showcase your contributions and insights.Equal OpportunityTakasago International Corporation is committed to inclusion and proudly provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, national origin, veteran status, or any protected characteristic.