AFL · 16 hours ago
Legal Intern- Summer 2026
Duncan, South Carolina, United States
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Start in 2026 SummerAFL’s Corporate Legal Department is currently accepting applications for a Summer 2026 Legal Intern. The Internship is a full-time, paid position open to rising 2L law school students, where the intern will support legal and compliance functions and gain insight into AFL’s business and legal challenges.
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Responsibilities
Analyzing state and federal laws and regulations to provide guidance on business questions and strategic initiatives
Interpreting and implementing policies within the parameters of federal and state laws
Participating on a team working to enhance and strengthen AFL’s compliance programs
Participating on enterprise projects seeking to improve AFL’s processes in critical areas
Participating on a team working to evaluate and protect AFL’s intellectual property and trade secret portfolio
Providing limited administrative support to the Legal Department
Conducting legal and factual research and drafting memoranda
Preparing legal analysis for submission to members of the company’s leadership team
Attending and reporting on briefings, symposia, and other meetings
Supporting Legal Department staff on presentations, projects and tasks as needed
Maintaining complete confidentiality in all matters related to the Legal Department
Adhering to and promoting the environmental, health & safety policies of AFL
Performing other duties as requested, directed or assigned
Qualification
Required
Applicants must have completed at least one year of law school, including a Contracts course
Excellent undergraduate and law school academic credentials
Strong writing and communication skills and innovative problem solving skills – must be a critical thinker
Demonstrated interest in one or more of the following areas: employment law, corporate law, or international law
Proactive work ethic, ability to juggle priorities, multi-task and meet deadlines in fast-paced environment
Ability to maintain and ensure strict confidentiality
Extreme attention to details and high degree of professionalism and personal accountability
Skilled in comprehending and analyzing procedural problems. Make sound recommendations and conclusions
Ability to follow directions and exercise independent judgment and maintain a professional demeanor while managing tight deadlines and multiple priorities
Demonstrated ability to work independently or as a group member in an organized manner with minimal supervision
Ability to organize, prioritize and manage tasks efficiently
Proficient in use of Microsoft Office in an office setting (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Company
AFL
AFL is a telecommunication company that offers fiber optic cable, transmission and substation accessories to its clients.
Founded in 1984
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Grant Burns
Executive Vice President and General Counsel
Marc Bolick
President, Product Solutions
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