Job Description
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. Corporate Legal Internship 2025
We are in search for a legal intern that will report to our Vice President, Associate General Counsel! As an intern in our legal department, you can develop your skills alongside a team of supportive mentors and inspiring leaders. Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is a global, multi-channel retailer of home furnishings and housewares (our family of brands includes Williams Sonoma, Williams Sonoma Home, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, Pottery Barn teen, west elm, Mark & Graham, and Rejuvenation), but we operate within smaller teams, giving each person an opportunity for hands-on experience. Together, our brands represent a strong, diverse and growing portfolio that allow us to reach customers in a new way every day - and we'd love your help.
Our Culture Is Best Described As Entrepreneurial, Collaborative, And Purpose Driven. Our Teams Are Filled With Smart And Innovative People Who Have Helped Us Achieve Such Accolades Such As
- Corporate Responsibility – Good by Design
- Williams-Sonoma, Inc. Named Top Mid-Sized Retailer
- America's Best Employers for Women
- Laura Alber Named Forbes 50 Over 50 List
- Arianna Huffington joins Williams-Sonoma, Inc. Board of Directors
Position Summary
The legal department intern is responsible for assisting in various legal matters, including:
- General corporate and contract matters
- Intellectual property matters, such as copyright, trademark, patent protection, and offensive and defensive intellectual property disputes and litigation
- Marketing and e-commerce matters
- Regulatory and legislative matters
Job Responsibilities
- Draft and organize basic corporate documents and correspondence
- Maintain files and records
- Research offensive and defensive intellectual property claims and work with attorney and paralegal on appropriate strategies
- Participate in product design review and clearance
- Assist in commercial contract review
- Assist in document collection and production in litigation
- Assist in filing and renewal of trademark, copyright and patent applications
- Prepare marketing and e-commerce guidance for the company’s brands
- Research and prepare global privacy guidance
- Assist attorneys in the department in other legal matters, including product safety and employment matters
Candidate Requirements
- Ability to work onsite in our San Francisco corporate office (7-to-9-week program)
- Strong academic credentials – completing first year of law school, 1L’s
- Excellent writing and communication skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Superior organization skills and high attention to detail
- Proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Our Culture & Values
We believe that taking care of our people is vital to our success and we strive to offer equitable and transparent practices for all. We prioritize connection, growth, and wellbeing.
WSI will not now or in the future commence an immigration case or "sponsor" an individual for this position (for example, H-1B or other employment-based immigration)
This role is not eligible for relocation assistance.
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Williams-Sonoma, Inc. will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, or other applicable state or local laws and ordinances.
The expected starting pay range for this position is $25.00 hourly. Applicable pay ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. In addition to competitive pay, compensation may include a variety of other components like benefits, paid time off, merit and bonus opportunities.
Our Company
Founded in 1956, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is the premier specialty retailer of high-quality products for the kitchen and home in the United States. Our family of brands are Williams Sonoma, Williams Sonoma Home, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn teen, pottery barn kids, Rejuvenation, Mark & Graham, west elm, or Outward. These brands are among the best known and most respected in the industry. We offer beautifully designed, stylish and functional products for every area of the home, including the kitchen, living room, bedroom, home office, closet, laundry room and even outdoor spaces. We've seen some big changes since our first brick-and-mortar store opened more than half of a century ago. What hasn't changed is our passion for high-quality products, functional design, outstanding customer service, and enhancing the lives of our customers and the communities where we operate. Today, we're a multi-brand, multi-channel, global enterprise supported by state-of-the-art technology and some of the most talented teams in retailing - and we're always looking for new energy and ideas.
About Us
Our Company
Founded in 1956, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is the premier specialty retailer of high-quality products for the kitchen and home in the United States. Our family of brands are Williams Sonoma, Williams Sonoma Home, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn teen, pottery barn kids, Rejuvenation, Mark & Graham, west elm, or Outward. These brands are among the best known and most respected in the industry. We offer beautifully-designed, stylish and functional products for every area of the home, including the kitchen, living room, bedroom, home office, closet, laundry room and even outdoor spaces. We've seen some big changes since our first brick-and-mortar store opened more than half of a century ago. What hasn't changed is our passion for high-quality products, functional design, outstanding customer service, and enhancing the lives of our customers and the communities where we operate. Today, we're a multi-brand, multi-channel, global enterprise supported by state-of-the-art technology and some of the most talented teams in retailing - and we're always looking for new energy and ideas.
