Job Description

Pearson is seeking a summer legal intern who will report directly to an experienced attorney within Pearson’s Legal department. This paid role offers a unique opportunity to gain practical corporate legal experience and learn about the commercial transactions, intellectual property issues, data privacy concerns, and other areas of law encountered by Pearson’s in-house legal counsel. Over the course of six weeks, the summer legal intern will receive mentorship and feedback, attend company town hall presentations and other informational meetings, and meet with senior leaders within Pearson’s legal department. By the end of the summer, our legal intern will have a better understanding of the role of an in-house corporate attorney, a working familiarity with the education services industry, and transferable skills useful for a future corporate or private practice role.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with corporate transactional matters, such as contracts to secure vendors for the company and contracts to secure customers for the company.
• Research state and federal law or other requested topics.
• Provide support on other special projects, as needed, which may include:
  • responding to regulatory requests
  • assisting with litigation
  • researching novel data privacy issues
  • working on federal contracts
  • supporting employment law matters
  • reviewing and revising internal policies

Skills and Knowledge

• Strong research and analysis skills; advanced knowledge of Word, Excel, and WestLaw/LexisNexis
• Organized, able to manage multiple concurrent assignments, and conscious of deadlines and confidentiality requirements
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to effectively respond to conflicts and negotiation positions
• Flexibility to understand and respond to the individual needs and circumstances of the company

Requirements

• The summer legal intern is a hybrid position with the opportunity to work mostly remote. Applicants must have the ability to travel to and work from Pearson’s corporate office in Bloomington, MN as needed.
• The summer legal intern program will be six weeks in duration.

About Pearson

Pearson believes that wherever learning flourishes, so do people. We are committed to being an anti-racist company in everything we do. Learning is the most powerful force for change in the world. More than 20,000 Pearson employees deliver our products and services in nearly 200 countries, all working towards a common purpose – to help everyone achieve their potential through learning. We do that by providing high quality digital content and learning experiences, as well as assessments and qualifications that help people build their skills and grow with the world around them. We value the power of an inclusive culture and a strong sense of belonging. We promote a culture where differences are embraced, opportunities are accessible, consideration and respect are the norm, and all individuals are supported in reaching their full potential. Through our talent, we believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion make us a more innovative and vibrant place to work. People are at the center, and we are committed to a sustainable environment and workplace where talent can learn, grow, and thrive.

About Us

What to expect from Pearson

Did you know Pearson is one of the 10 most innovative education companies of 2022?

At Pearson, we add life to a lifetime of learning so everyone can realize the life they imagine. We do this by creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact. We are on a journey to be 100 percent digital to meet the changing needs of the global population by developing a new strategy with ambitious targets.

To deliver on our strategic vision, we have five business divisions that are the foundation for the long-term growth of the company: Assessment & Qualifications, Virtual Learning, English Language Learning, Workforce Skills and Higher Education. Alongside these, we also have our corporate divisions: Digital & Technology, Finance, Global Corporate Marketing & Communications, Human Resources, Legal, Strategy and Direct to Consumer.

We value the power of an inclusive culture and a strong sense of belonging. We promote a culture where differences are embraced, opportunities are accessible, consideration and respect are the norm and all individuals are supported in reaching their full potential. Through our talent, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion make us a more innovative and vibrant place to work. People are at the center, and we are committed to creating a workplace where talent can learn, grow and thrive.

Pearson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We strive for a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities.