Legal Intern

Want to help pets live their best lives?

We're proud to be where the pets go and where the pet people go. If you want to make a real difference, create an exciting career path, feel welcome to be your whole self and nurture your wellbeing, Petco is the place for you.

Our core values capture that spirit as we work to improve lives by doing what's right for pets and people.

• Pet First - Protect & Empower. All pets should Live their Best Life. We put the needs of pets and pet parents at the center of everything we do.
• Foster the Fun - Connect & Bond. Our Passion for pets brings us together! We celebrate the journey of pet parenthood through district experiences, products, and services.
• Let's Go! Own & Commit. We are stronger as One Petco team. We bring our unique superpowers and champion authenticity in everyone to drive success.

We're proud to be "where the pets go" to find everything they need to live their best lives for more than 60 years - from their favorite meals and toys, to trusted supplies and expert support from people who get it, because we live it. We believe in the universal truths of pet parenthood - the boundless boops, missing slippers, late night zoomies and everything in between. And we're here for it. Every tail wag, every vet visit, every step of the way. We are 29,000+ strong and together we nurture the pet-human bond in more than 1,500 Petco stores across the U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico, 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals, hundreds of preventive care clinics and eight distribution centers. In 1999, we founded Petco Love. Together, we support thousands of local animal welfare groups nationwide and have helped find homes for approximately 7 million animals through in-store adoption events.

The Legal Intern will support the Legal Department in conducting legal research, drafting memoranda, reviewing contracts, and assisting with corporate governance, IP/marketing, real estate, litigation, privacy, compliance/regulatory, and employment law matters. This role provides hands-on exposure to in-house legal practice, including regulatory compliance, risk assessment, and cross-functional collaboration with business stakeholders.

As part of the internship, the legal intern will lead a strategic legal research project focused on analyzing a current or emerging legal issue affecting the organization and developing a written memorandum with actionable recommendations for the legal team. The objective of the project is to strengthen the organization's legal risk posture through well-reasoned analysis and practical guidance.

The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, curious about corporate, IP/marketing, SEC/corporate governance, real estate, privacy, and employment law, and comfortable synthesizing complex information to support sound legal decisions.

Position Purpose:

• Provide support on various projects to the legal team.

Essential Job Functions: The incumbent must be able to perform the following duties.

• Conduct legal research on corporate governance, real estate, IP/trademarks/marketing, litigation, and labor and employment topics
• Draft legal memoranda, correspondence, and internal policy summaries
• Assist with contract review, redlining, and tracking of key commercial terms
• Support corporate governance activities, including board meeting preparation and entity management
• Collaborate with business teams across human resources, privacy, compliance, and operations to identify and address legal risks
• Review and organize case files, discovery materials, and regulatory filings
• Develop recommendations on an assigned legal research project and present findings to legal department leadership
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments relevant to the organization's operations

Required Qualifications:

Currently pursuing a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree at an ABA-accredited law school. Candidates who have completed at least one year of law school are preferred.

• Strong analytical, research, and writing skills
• Proficiency with legal research tools (e.g., Westlaw, LexisNexis)
• Intermediate Microsoft Office proficiency, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving mindset
• Demonstrated interest in corporate governance, IP/marketing, real estate, commercial contracts, privacy, litigation, or labor and employment law

Learning Opportunities

Interns will gain exposure to:

• In-house legal operations, privacy, and corporate governance
• Contract management and commercial transactions
• IP/marketing risks and evaluation
• Litigation support and dispute resolution
• Labor and employment law compliance
• Regulatory research and risk assessment
• Cross-functional collaboration with business teams
• Executive-level legal presentations

Key Competencies

• Analytical thinking
• Legal research and writing
• Communication skills
• Collaboration
• Initiative and curiosity
• Time management
• Attention to detail
• Professional judgment and discretion

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

The pay ranges outlined below are presented in accordance with state-specific regulations. These ranges may differ in other areas and could be subject to variation based on regulatory minimum wage requirements. Actual pay rates will depend on factors such as position, location, level of experience, and applicable state or local minimum wage laws. If the regulatory minimum wage exceeds the minimum indicated in the pay range below, the regulatory minimum wage will be the minimum rate applied.

Salary Range: $21.20 - $29.66

Hourly or Salary Range will be reflected above. For a more detailed overview of Petco Total Rewards, including health and financial benefits, 401K, incentives, and PTO - see https://careers.petco.com/us/en/key-benefits

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification.

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