Legal Intern - US/Canada

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Ingredion

Legal Intern - US/Canada

Westchester, IL
Internship
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    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

    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 .

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    Food and Beverages
  • About Us

    Ingredion is a leading global ingredients solutions company. We make sweeteners, starches, nutrition ingredients and biomaterials that are used by customers in everyday products from foods and beverages to paper and pharmaceuticals.

    We turn grains, fruits, vegetables and other plant materials into ingredients that make crackers crunchy, candy sweet, yogurt creamy, lotions and creams silky, plastics biodegradable and tissues softer and stronger. Our innovative ingredient solutions help customers stay on trend with simple ingredients and gluten-free or high-fiber foods that appeal to today's consumers.

    Grounded in our values of Care First, Be Preferred, Everyone Belongs, Innovate Boldly and Owner's Mindset, we employ approximately 12,000 employees around the world. Our customers operate in more than 120 countries and represent 60 diverse sectors, including food, beverage, paper and corrugating, brewing and other industries.