Legal Intern - US/Canada

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Westchester, IL
Internship
Food
The Role
As a Legal Intern with the Ingredion US/Canada Commercial Legal Team, you will participate in meetings, support in revising various legal agreements, assist in legal research, and foster client relationships while adapting to team environments. This position aims to develop legal skills and business insights through collaboration with team members.
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The Ingredion US/Canada Commercial Legal Team is seeking a highly motivated and dynamic law student for an internship during the summer of 2025 and continuing part-time through the 2025-2026 academic year. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with Legal Team members as well as various members of Ingredion’s business teams. We are looking for someone with a great service attitude, focus on detail, confidence and the ability to interact with business professionals.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Actively participate in US/Canada Commercial Legal Team meetings
  • Support US/Canada Legal Team members in revising non-disclosure agreements, vendor/supplier agreements, professional services agreements and other operational contracts
  • Assist with subpoena responses
  • Conduct legal research as needed
  • Support integration of Contract Lifecycle Management project
  • Foster a work culture of operational excellence to enhance Customer Experience
  • Build and maintain internal client relationships

The Legal Intern position is well-suited for you if you:

  • Are well organized and have the ability to prioritize workloads.
  • Are a creative problem solver and critical thinker.
  • Have outstanding service and focus on results.
  • Are able to work both independently and in a team.
  • Are adaptable to different leadership styles.

Qualified candidates will have:

  • Progress towards a J.D. degree with a minimum GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 preferred
  • Ability to work 40 hrs per week during the summer internship program
  • Ability to work 15-20 hrs per week during the 2025-2026 academic year
  • Strong business insight and continuous improvement skills
  • General knowledge of Microsoft Office
  • Outstanding attention to detail with verbal and written communication skills
  • Reliable transportation required to get to and from Westchester headquarters each work day

To be eligible for consideration, candidates must:

  • Currently possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. Ingredion does not intend to sponsor work visas with respect to this position or to provide this position as OPT or CPT.
  • If you have completed your degree, please consider other opportunities with Ingredion, posted at www.ingredion.com/careers

Ingredion Total Rewards and Benefits:

We offer a competitive and comprehensive package that aligns with our values and goals. It includes hourly salary, housing stipends, flexibility, learning, recognition, and wellness.

We offer benefits for interns & co-ops such as:

  • Housing Stipends (51+ miles from Ingredion work location)
  • Internship Program Events & Activities
  • Annual Capstone Summit at Ingredion HQ in Westchester, IL
  • Intern Buddy Program
  • Involvement in Ingredion’s Business Resource Groups
  • Achieve Recognition Program
  • Perkspot Discount Program

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Ingredion seeks to provide a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, handicap or disability—mental or physical—marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability resulting from military service, or any other classification protected by law (“protected classifications”). We are committed to establishing and maintaining a work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

Ingredion provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process, we will work with the applicant to meet the job applicant's accommodation needs.

Relocation Available:

No

This pay rate is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Final base salary will be determined based on several factors which may include but are not limited to responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data and applicable bargaining agreement (if any).

Benefits:

Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental and vision coverage as well as a 401(k) plan with a competitive company match .

The Company
HQ: Westchester, IL
7,337 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 1906

What We Do

Ingredion Incorporated (NYSE: INGR) headquartered in the suburbs of Chicago, is a leading global ingredient solutions provider serving customers in more than 120 countries. With 2022 annual net sales of nearly $8 billion, we turn grains, fruits, vegetables and other plant-based materials into value-added ingredient solutions for the food, beverage, animal nutrition, brewing and industrial markets. With Ingredion Idea Labs® innovation centers located worldwide and approximately 12,000 employees, we co-create with customers and fulfill our purpose of bringing the potential of people, nature and technology together to make life better.

Visit ingredion.com for more information and the latest company news.

To learn more about our career opportunities, please visit www.ingredion.com/careers.

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