Office of General Counsel Intern

Responsibilities:

• Conduct in-depth research on relevant legal matters as assigned.
• Create memorandums and presentation materials with recommendations on legal matters.
• Works collaboratively with others (internally) to achieve common objects, goals, and results.
• Assists staff attorneys with matters relating to Compliance, Employment, Government Affairs, Contracts, Real Estate, Franchise, and Litigation.
• Assumes additional responsibilities as assigned.

Education:   

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree or
• Currently enrolled in College and have completed a minimum of 80 hours

Experience: 

• 0 – 3 months experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:   

• Demonstrated ability to communicate and maintain effective working relationships
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
• Proficiency in data entry and MS Office Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Proficiency in Workday preferred
• Elementary knowledge of practices and procedures in a particular field of specialization in the execution of assigned duties and responsibilities
• Elementary understanding of departmental structure and policies of Whataburger Restaurants LLC

Working Conditions/Travel Requirements: 

• Expected to work the necessary time to satisfactorily fulfill job responsibilities
• Must be able to report to work timely and as required by operational/business needs
• Some travel, both locally and long distances, (including air travel), to worksites, meeting sites, and other locations may be necessary