Who We Are

BowerGroupAsia, Inc. (BGA)is the premier strategic advisory firm supporting the world's leading multinational companies in the Indo-Pacific. With a presence in 26 countries, BGA staff provide bespoke services to clients in 28 markets across the region. We are a fast-growing company and seek a talented, highly motivatedLegal Intern based in Washington, D.C. to join our regional Operations Team.

The candidate should be motivated to help the world's premier companies understand Asia, find alignment with customers, communities and key stakeholders.

Position Responsibilities

The Legal Intern shall assist with contract compliance, clearance, due diligence, and additional task required by the Head of Contracts. The Legal Intern must demonstrate excellent attention to detail. In addition to being an excellent communicator, the Legal Intern should possess a basic understanding of contract and legal terminology.

The Legal Intern must follow strict privacy policies in their duties, as they handle confidential materials on a regular basis.

• Provide assistance on compliance and due diligence for the Contracts department.
• Research regulations to guarantee contracts are updated and in compliance with laws.

• Interface between the SHI salesforce and applicable internal departments to complete contract forms requests.
• Monitor and respond to emails to the Contracts team alias.
• Assist and provide the appropriate standard contract templates in response to requests.
• Coordinate the signature and dispatch of finalized contracts, which may include by email or physical copies to be organized and sent out by courier.
• Review and file template forms, template contracts in line with the Contracts team processes.

• Ensure that all issues are brought to management in a timely manner.

Job Requirements

We seek an exceptionally collegial, highly motivated self-starter who is excited about helping BGA function more efficiently and productively. He or she must work independentlyandas an effective team member in supporting and anticipating company needs and filling gaps.

Qualifications include:

• A bachelor's degree is generally required for this job. In addition, previous experience in a similar position is preferred.
• Intern should be proficient with basic computer software such as word processing and spreadsheet applications.

• Individual must possess strong analytical skills, be organized, and pay strong attention to detail.
• They should work well with other coordinators to reach all organizational goals, as well as on their own with minimal supervision.
• Work Environment: Work is performed primarily in office or home where access to internet, a computer, phone, and other equipment that is essential for the position can be safely housed. The noise level in the work environment should be similar to office settings.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV/resume, and short writing sample (2-4 pages attached to the cover letter). Please note that this is a paid internship and a commitment of 15-20 hours per week is requested.

Application deadline is December 2, 2022.

Please address application materials Director of Contracts, Dipo Akin-Deko.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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