Legal Intern (Part-Time)

Weee!

Weee!

Legal
Fremont, CA, USA
Posted 6+ months ago

About Weee!

Weee! is the largest and fastest-growing ethnic e-grocer in the United States, operating in one of the largest underserved categories in retail with affordable access to exciting ethnic food. By partnering with local suppliers, redesigning the value chain and leveraging social buying, Weee! is reshaping the grocery business entirely. You can read more about us on Business Insider, Reuters and TechCrunch.

Weee! is headquartered in Fremont, CA, and is currently available coast to coast with exceptional growth (5x YoY) across geographies, categories and ethnicities. We have raised $800M+ in funding to date from leading investors including Softbank Vision Funds, DST, Blackstone, Tiger Global, Lightspeed Ventures, Goodwater Capital, XVC and iFly. The opportunity now is to join a rocketship as we prepare for the next stage of growth, and an eventual public listing.

Program Overview:

The Weee! Internship Program is a unique platform designed to fully immerse our interns into the dynamic world of Weee!. As an intern, you'll gain insights into our culture, values, and operations. More than just providing theoretical understanding, this program aims to offer a comprehensive insight into industry standards and best practices, equipping interns with industry-relevant insights and firsthand exposure. The goal is to prepare you for the real world, bridging the gap between academic learning and actual industry experience.

The Weee! Experience includes:

  • Blended learning through online modules and on-ground practical applications
  • Direct mentorship from industry professionals with years of experience
  • A chance to learn amidst a diverse cohort
  • Deep dive into the unique work culture and ethos of Weee!

About this role:

As a Legal Intern on our team, you will gain experience working with colleagues across our business to find thoughtful legal solutions to challenging business questions. Reporting to the Legal Director this position is located in Weee!’s corporate headquarters in Fremont, CA.

The successful candidate will work with in house counsel to provide a mix of both administrative and substantive legal support. This Legal intern will focus on Privacy Compliance initiatives based on an ongoing privacy Risk Register. The Legal intern will also provide assistance on various legal research projects and learn how to negotiate commercial contracts. This is an opportunity to gain experience at a startup and be part of a growing e-commerce grocery company with a great consumer brand.

This role offers compensation at the following rates: 1L: $25-35/hr; 2L: $30-40/hr. The position requires on-site presence at our Fremont office.

We are looking for a student with an interest in both corporate and litigation work with a desire to gain exposure in the following areas: commercial transactions, product counseling, food regulatory matters, real estate, and pre-litigation counseling. The candidate will also possess the following:

Qualifications

  • JD candidate, 1L or 2L, and current student in an accredited law school.
  • The tenacity to thrive in a start-up environment.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Strong analytical capabilities and judgment.
  • Strong legal research skills with a fast turnaround presented in short memo form.
  • Ability to work proactively, independently, and reliably under tight timeframes in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to work effectively, collaboratively, cross-functionally, think practically and be solution-oriented in a multilingual environment.
  • Willingness to tackle matters outside the area of expertise.
  • Willingness to commute to and from our corporate headquarters in Fremont, CA.

Weee! is building the next-generation grocer. We want team players who would value the real-world experience of working in a company. We are eager to meet you!