What You Will Do

• Apply your educational experience to solve actual real-world business problems.
• Receive real-life experience in contracting, corporate and other areas of business-related law and dispute resolution.
• Support the day-to-day legal service needs of client businesses.
• Development/refreshing of training materials in selected legal areas/topics.
• Research changes/developments in certain laws impacting the business.
• Collaborate with peers and present findings at the conclusion of the internship to the Clarios executive leadership team.
• Lead or support on many projects, many of which have exposure to executive leaders.

How You Will Do It

• Preparing and managing the updating or creation of certain policies/agreements, such as form customer/procurement contracts and intercompany loan agreements.
• Assisting with the day-to-day legal support activities, such as reviewing, drafting and negotiating of customer/procurement contracts, drafting of intercompany loans, written consents and other similar documentation.
• Supporting analysis of contractual and other disputes with third parties, as well as reviewing regulatory compliance requirements in selected areas, determine whether gaps may exist and then work with business clients to eliminate any gaps that may exist.
• Supporting review and analysis of, and reporting on, actual or possible changes/developments in certain laws, regulations and industry standards.
• Refreshing/developing training methods on selected contracting, risk management and compliance topics for training business clients.
• Preparing articles and FAQs to be used by Legal and business leaders.

What We Look For

• Currently enrolled in law school, 1L or 2L standing.
• Pursuing a Law Degree.
• U.S. citizen or legal right to work in the U.S.
• Duration: Starting fall 2026 through summer 2027. Part-time (minimum 10 hours) during the school year and around 40 hours per week in the summer. Possible extension of internship through the 2027-2028 school year.
• Working Arrangements: Hybrid internship in the Greater Milwaukee area; preferably the equivalent of 1 day in the office during the school year and 2-3 days working in the office for summer 2027. Must have a quiet workspace away from interruptions if working remotely and be able to maintain regular contact with the supervisor/team via virtual methods.
• Interested in contracting, corporate and other areas of business-related law and dispute resolution, possess strong analytical skills.
• Not afraid to speak up and ask questions, challenge thinking, have strong writing and communication skills, have a good sense of humor, be self-starting and self-motivated, and have a desire/willingness to learn.
• PLEASE NOTE that applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US without the need for sponsorship, now or in the future.

The Legal Team you will be working with

The Corporate and US & Canada/Global Legal Operations/Legal Teams at Clarios is comprised of a core team of six lawyers and two paralegals supporting the following: (i) various corporate/global functions and activities (e.g., Treasury, Tax, Risk Management, Global Procurement), (ii) the region’s legal entity maintenance and governance needs, (iii) M&A and (iv) the US/Canada business of Clarios (the biggest region).

The team is supplemented by certain specialists in the Law Department primarily in the areas of Board management, Labor/Employment and Intellectual Property.

In addition, certain members of the team are responsible for overseeing various aspects of Global Legal Operations including Legal IT, budgeting and spend management as well as other certain other processes.

We work across all global/corporate functions as well as with all functions for the region and we partner with executives, business leaders, and specialist functions daily.

We are a collaborative and supportive team.

What you get:

• Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership

• HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility

• Clarios has been recognized as one of 2026's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the fourth consecutive year Clarios has received this distinction.

Who we are:

Clarios is the force behind the world’s most recognizable car battery brands, powering vehicles from leading automakers like Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. With 18,000 employees worldwide, we develop, manufacture, and distribute energy storage solutions while recovering, recycling, and reusing up to 99% of battery materials—setting the standard for sustainability in our industry. At Clarios, we’re not just making batteries; we’re shaping the future of sustainable transportation. Join our mission to innovate, push boundaries, and make a real impact. Discover your potential at Clarios—where your power meets endless possibilities.

Veterans/Military Spouses:
We value the leadership, adaptability, and technical expertise developed through military service. At Clarios, those capabilities thrive in an environment built on grit, ingenuity, and passion—where you can grow your career while helping to power progress worldwide. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please apply. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to challenging the status quo. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or other protected characteristics protected by law. As a federal contractor, we are committed to not discriminating against any applicant or employee based on these protected statuses. We will also take affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunities. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process by emailing [email protected]. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our teams in terms of work experience, area of expertise, and all characteristics protected by laws in the countries where we operate. For more information on our commitment to sustainability, diversity, and equal opportunity, please read our latest report. We want you to know your rights because EEO is the law.

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