2025 Guardian Life Law Department Summer Internship Program

Our 2025 Law Department Internship Program is a paid 10-week learning experience where you will be immersed in the daily environment of a multi-disciplined Law Department of a thriving global financial services company. You will gain invaluable industry and organizational knowledge through daily business interactions and job assignments, in addition to engaging in projects that directly affect our business, interact with senior leaders in conversational settings, and network with employees and interns across our offices. This 10-week internship provides you with realistic experiences and information of what it is like to work in-house at Guardian.

Internship Dates:

The internship program will run from Monday, June 2, 2025- Friday, August 8, 2025.

The application window will close on Sunday, February 23rd, 2025, at midnight ET or when role(s) have been filled, whichever comes first.

You are:

A rising second year (2L) or third year (3L) Law student who is fueled by collaboration, able to listen and make quick decisions and thrive in a goal-oriented environment.

Location: This is a hybrid (remote/in-person) role requiring 3 business days per week in the New York (NY) or Pittsfield (MA) office (Housing is not provided)

You have:

Intellectual curiosity and an optimistic approach to learning new things and tackling analytical challenges.
A demonstrated ability to work efficiently, meet deadlines, and manage multi-dimensional projects in a fast-paced Law Department environment.
Strong legal research skills and written and verbal communication skills.
Leadership skills through extracurricular and other professional endeavors.
A willingness to receive integrated on-the-job training and feedback.

You will:

Have the opportunity to contribute to the ongoing, collaborative work of our multi-disciplinary team, which consists of, among other practice areas: Insurance Product Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Corporate Investments and Transactions, Litigation, Compliance, Employment Law, Data Privacy/Security and Intellectual Property Law, and Government Relations.
Support in-house legal team and organizational colleagues on a variety of projects and administrative duties, including researching legal matters and preparing memoranda and other written analysis.
Participate in ongoing learning opportunities, including mentorship, corporate training sessions, one-on-one review of work product, and continuous business exposure.

We offer:

Meaningful and challenging work opportunities to accelerate innovation in a secure and compliant way
Dynamic, modern work environments that promote collaboration and creativity to develop and empower talent
Employee Resource Groups that advocate for inclusion and diversity in all that we do
Social responsibility in all aspects of our work. We volunteer within our local communities, create educational alliances with colleges, drive a variety of initiatives in sustainability

Eligibility:

Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment-based work authorization. F-1 visa holders with Optional Practical Training (OPT) who will require H-1B status, TNs, or current H-1B visa holders will not be considered. H1-B and green card sponsorship are not available for this position.

Salary Range:

$20.00 - $35.00

The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.

Our Promise

At Guardian, you’ll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.

Inspire Well-Being

As part of Guardian’s Purpose – to inspire well-being – we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues. Explore our company benefits at www.guardianlife.com/careers/corporate/benefits. Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Accommodations

Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact applicant_accommodation@glic.com.

Current Guardian Colleagues: Please apply through the internal Jobs Hub in Workday.

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