Legal Extern (Summer 2026)
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Job Location:
Los Angeles, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
16 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Company Overview
We are the better way to work in finance. As private equitys value creation partner we sit at the heart of PEwhere sponsors and CFOs meet. Through financial consulting rooted in data technology and AI we help clients drive valuesupporting the office of the CFO to drive end-to-end value creation.
If you crave challenging work and are looking togrow come solvecomplexissues alongside1400 finance & technology experts ina supportive collaborativeenvironment.
Backedby premier private equity firms and headquarteredin New York with 10officesaroundtheglobe we are a high-growth entrepreneurial firmlookingforpeoplewhowantto be part of buildingsomethinggreat. Come make your mark.
Legal Externship Overview
Accordion is accepting applications for law student externs for Summer 2026. This opportunity will help law students to learn and understand the power of the legal function within the context of a consulting firm focused on private equity and mergers and acquisitions.
This position is unpaid. Legal externs may receive academic credit through their universitys externship program or corporate counsel practicum. Hours and schedule will depend on credit hours sought by students. This would be a hybrid role and students will have the opportunity to work both remotely and from an Accordion office. Accordion is headquartered in New York; however this role will be based out of our Los Angeles office. Ideal candidates should be local to the desired location.
This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.
What Youll Do:
Under the direction of the General Counsel the Legal Extern will assist with projects that include legal research contract review and management AI and legal technology implementation compliance policy and process development and other responsibilities as assigned to include the following:
- Research corporate regulatory employment technology AI import / export and other quickly developing areas of law
- Draft legal memoranda and create presentations to inform the Legal & Compliance department on developments in the law high-impact cases and other legal news
- Evaluate implement and configure legal technologies to help improve efficiency and productivity of the legal function
- Review draft edit and organize commercial contracts and other legal documents
- Complete general document reviews and provide summaries
You Are:
- A current law student at an accredited law school
- Interested in finance mergers and acquisitions private equity data & analytics artificial intelligence management consulting and in-house legal practice
- Proficient with MS Word Excel and PowerPoint
- A strong communicator: you have the ability to maintain confidence of communications and information
- Detail-oriented and have strong writing drafting research and communication skills
- Guided by strong moral and ethical principles
- Extremely well organized with exceptional time management skills
- Passionate about learning and professional growth: you appreciate and seek feedback and pursue lifelong development and learning
- Possess a positive attitude and strong work ethic as well as an interest in contributing to the team
- Strong professional and positive presence that represents the firm both internally and externally
Accordion is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds perspectives and skills. We do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion marital status age national origin ancestry physical or mental disability medical condition pregnancy genetic information gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression veteran status or any other status protected under federal state or local law.
Please note that as per Accordion policy we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening and in alignment with our inclusive diversity values. Any employment agency person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that Accordion will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency person or entity.
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Required Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Public Relations
- Google Docs
- Data Collection
- MailChimp
- Microsoft Word
- Dermal Fillers
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Research Experience
- Microsoft Excel
- Adobe Photoshop
- Writing Skills
About Company
Accordion is a private equity-focused financial consulting and technology firm that provides operational prowess and an execution-oriented approach to maximize value. Rooted in a heritage of serving the office of the CFO, our practitioners thrive at the intersection of sponsors and ma ... View more
