About Vantage Data Centers
Vantage is committed to being a workplace of inclusion, equity, respect and acceptance. We celebrate diversity and intentionally seek out opportunities to learn from one another’s experience.
Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.
Legal Department
The Legal team is responsible for managing the company's legal affairs from compliance through litigation, collaborating with departments such as Sales, Operations, Human Resources, and Innovation along the way. The Legal team also works closely with external law firms to develop a comprehensive legal strategy and manages these partners to address issues efficiently and effectively. Unlike many other companies where legal roles are purely advisory, Vantage distinguishes itself by granting our legal staff the authority to directly influence business decisions. This empowers our internal team to align legal strategies with long-term operational goals, risk management, and cost efficiency to deliver outcomes that support corporate objectives. This approach allows each team member to make significant, impactful decisions, driving substantial results for the company.
Position Overview
This role is based in our Denver, CO location.
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Summer Legal Intern to join our dynamic legal team. This role offers a unique opportunity for a law student to gain hands-on experience in various legal functions, including contract review, legal research, compliance, and corporate governance. As a Legal Intern, you will support our in-house counsel in day-to-day legal operations while working on diverse projects that contribute to the business. The ideal candidate will be proactive, eager to learn, and ready to tackle legal challenges in a fast-paced environment.
Essential Job Functions
The following tasks are illustrative of the types of work that the Legal Intern will perform, and may change depending on business need.
Legal Research & Analysis:
- Conduct thorough legal research on a variety of topics, including corporate law, contract law, intellectual property, compliance, and employment law.
- Analyze statutes, regulations, case law, and legal articles to provide recommendations to the legal team.
- Prepare memoranda summarizing research findings and present them to in-house counsel for review.
Contract Review & Drafting:
- Assist with the review, drafting, and redlining of contracts.
- Support contract management efforts by maintaining organized records and assisting with document revisions.
- Ensure that contracts comply with company policies, regulations, and legal standards.
Compliance & Governance:
- Assist with internal compliance initiatives, including preparing documents for regulatory filings and assisting with audits.
- Participate in the review and maintenance of corporate governance documents, such as bylaws, board minutes, and resolutions.
- Help ensure the company’s adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
Team Collaboration:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including HR, Compliance, Finance, and Operations, to provide legal support on various projects.
- Participate in meetings with external counsel, vendors, and internal business units to support legal transactions and discussions.
- Stay updated on the latest legal developments and provide insights to the legal team.
Additional Duties:
- Handle additional duties as assigned by Management.
Job Requirements
Education:
- Currently pursuing a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school. This role is best suited for a student completing their 1L year of law school, as no post-graduate employment offers are made upon completion of the internship.
Skills:
- Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- High attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Familiarity with legal research tools such as Westlaw or LexisNexis is preferred.
- Eager to learn and open to feedback.
- Professional demeanor and strong work ethic.
- Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work independently or in a team.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
Physical Demands And Special Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop or kneel; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Additional Details
- Hourly range $20-$25/ per hour.
- It is estimated that the internship will run from June 2, 2025 to August 15, 2025.
We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other’s strengths and respecting each other’s weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.
Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.
Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.
Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Vantage Data Centers does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage Data Centers.
