Legal Intern

As a Legal Intern at Vistar Media, you'll play a pivotal role by assisting the Associate General Counsel with contract administration, performing legal research, and drafting memos. Your responsibilities will include supporting contract reviews—including NDAs and vendor contracts—while collaborating cross-functionally with internal teams to address their legal needs. This experience offers a comprehensive insight into the corporate legal landscape within the advertising technology industry.

To qualify for the Legal Intern position at Vistar Media, you must be a law student currently in your 1L or 2L year and in good standing. Additionally, we're looking for candidates who are intellectually curious, detail-oriented, and possess excellent oral and written communication skills. A genuine interest in corporate law and technology is essential to thrive in this role and contribute to our innovative team.

The Legal Intern at Vistar Media will work a three-day schedule from Monday to Wednesday, participating in our 9-week summer program from June 9th to August 13th. It's important to note that this role requires being physically present in our New York City office, allowing for a collaborative workspace experience while you learn and grow in the legal field.

Yes, Vistar Media offers a competitive compensation rate of $25 per hour for the Legal Intern role. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience while earning a paycheck during your summer internship. We believe in recognizing the hard work and dedication of our interns as they contribute to our exciting projects.

Interning at Vistar Media means joining a fun and vibrant start-up culture filled with passionate people. You'll work in an environment that encourages collaboration, innovation, and creativity. Expect to learn from experienced professionals, gain insights into the advertising technology landscape, and enjoy engaging activities with your fellow interns and colleagues as you navigate this unique industry.

Highlight your passion for corporate law and how it aligns with your career aspirations. Discuss specific areas of corporate law that excite you, such as contract negotiation, and articulate how this internship will enhance your skills and knowledge in those areas.

Explain your approach to contract review, emphasizing your attention to detail and organizational skills. You might mention breaking down complex clauses, collaborating with your team for insights, and seeking clarification on any ambiguous terms to ensure compliance and understanding.

Provide an example from your academic or extracurricular experience where effective communication was key to success. Highlight how you clearly articulated your ideas, collaborated with others, and ensured everyone was on the same page, showcasing your ability to communicate effectively in various situations.

Express your enthusiasm for Vistar Media's role in the advertising technology industry and highlight specific aspects of the company, like its innovative culture and impactful campaigns. Show that you've done your research and how you see yourself contributing to their goals while growing your own skills.

Discuss critical skills such as strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, and excellent written and oral communication skills. Emphasize the importance of adaptability and a willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment, sharing how you possess these qualities.

Describe your strategy for prioritization, such as assessing deadlines, the importance of each task, and your ability to break larger projects into manageable pieces. Highlight your organizational skills and mention tools or methods you use to stay on track.

Provide your insights on a pressing issue facing the advertising tech field, such as data privacy or regulatory changes. Show that you can think critically about industry challenges and consider how Vistar Media can navigate these hurdles.

Share your aspirations, whether it’s becoming an attorney specializing in corporate law or working within a legal department in the tech sector. Make connections between your goals and how the internship at Vistar Media can help you achieve them.

Offer a specific example of a team project, focusing on collaboration, communication, and handling different viewpoints. Explain your role, how the team functioned well together, and what the outcome was, emphasizing the importance of teamwork in a legal setting.

Mention your proactive approach to learning, such as reading industry blogs, attending webinars, or following relevant news sources. Emphasize your commitment to staying informed about legal developments and technological advancements to understand their implications in your future role.