Legal Intern

UNICEF USA • Law School Legal Intern • Washington, District of Columbia, United States • $17 / hour • 5d ago

Organization Overview

UNICEF USA (“UUSA” or “We”) relentlessly pursues a more equitable world for every child, upholding the rights of all children and empowering every child, everywhere. We also support the fundamental belief that children should have a voice and role in shaping their futures and the futures of their communities.

Over eight decades, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has built an unprecedented global support system for the world’s children, and has boldly taken on the biggest, seemingly impossible challenges facing children. UNICEF relentlessly works day in and day out to deliver the essentials that give every child an equitable chance in life: health care and immunizations, safe water and sanitation, nutrition, education, emergency relief and more. UNICEF USA advances the global mission of UNICEF by rallying the American public to support the world’s most vulnerable children.

We know that sustainable change is attainable, but it can’t be achieved alone. It takes a committed team – individuals, governments, corporations, volunteers and staff – who demonstrate a relentless commitment to working tirelessly, day in and day out in some of the toughest, hardest to reach places. Big problems need big solutions, and we harness our collective, global voice and energy to do more good, in more places for children. We will never stop supporting UNICEF to develop smarter, more cost-effective solutions; scaling up proven, data-driven programs; and harnessing new technologies to create measurable change for children.

UUSA is organized under the laws of New York State as a not-for-profit corporation. As such, UUSA is a tax-exempt organization as defined under Section 501C(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and is governed by an independent, non-salaried Board of Directors.

Position: Legal Intern

Location: Washington, D.C. or New York.

Salary: The pay for this role is $17.50 per hour, up to 30 hours per week.

Legal Intern

UNICEF USA seeks a Legal Intern for its Washington D.C. or New York office. The intern will work in collaboration with UNICEF USA’s General Counsel.

This Internship Offers An Opportunity To Work Directly With The General Counsel On Legal And Compliance Matters Impacting a Large U.S. Non-profit Organization. The Intern Will Gain Exposure To

Legal and regulatory compliance for tax-exempt organizations
Designing and negotiating public-private partnership agreements
Risk management practices within an international humanitarian organization
UNICEF programs and global operations

Key Responsibilities/Projects

Conduct legal research related to 501(c)(3) regulations, legal and regulatory compliance requirements, and international legal obligations
Draft and review partnership agreements
Support with the updating of internal policies and procedures, including those addressing anti-corruption, sanctions, and anti-money laundering
Assist in reviewing and updating UNICEF USA’s legal compliance framework in close collaboration with the General Counsel
Review compliance reports from UNICEF USA and UNICEF, as appropriate

Qualifications

Current enrollment in a law school or JD program
Demonstrate interest in children’s rights, international legal issues, and public service
Strong research and writing skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently and with attention to detail
Creativity, initiative, and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset
Comfortable leading presentations and speaking to groups of varying sizes
Strong verbal and written communication skills; cross-functional team experience is a plus
Flexible availability, including evenings and weekends as needed
Reliable transportation access
Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel preferred
Highly motivated team player who embraces the mission of UNICEF and UNICEF USA

It is preferred that interns are located in one of the following geo-hubs for an optimal internship experience:

New York, NY
Washington, D.C.

Must possess current and valid US Work Authorization and be eligible to work for any US employer without sponsorship.

Due to the high volume of applications received, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. UNICEF USA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. UUSA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at peopleandculture@unicefusa.org.