Legal and Compliance Intern

The Legal and Compliance Intern supports the RPM Legal team's operational initiatives. This role involves hands-on exposure to legal processes, including corporate governance, contract, and legal and compliance document management and process optimization. The intern will also assist in-house counsel in matters of general litigation, contract drafting and analysis, employment law, data privacy and protection, records management, and more. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Support RPM's in-house lawyers by assisting with a wide range of legal and regulatory matters related to a publicly traded multinational company.
• Learn and manage various filing systems.
• Create and maintain attorney-client files.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with business professionals and attorneys. 
• Other reasonably related business duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills Required for Position

• Pursuing a Juris Doctor.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively. 

Other Job Requirements 

• On-site requirement at RPM's corporate headquarters in Medina, Ohio (2628 Pearl Road).
• Hours and days of work are flexible depending on workload and intern's class schedule.

Company Background 

RPM International Inc. (NYSE: RPM) is one of the largest coatings and waterproofing companies in the world. While best known for its consumer-facing DIY brands such as Rust-Oleum, DAP, and Zinsser, RPM is also a company of leading brands in infrastructure rehab and repair products, protective coatings, roofing systems, sealants, and adhesives, focusing on the maintenance and improvement needs of the industrial, specialty, and consumer markets. Our products are sold in approximately 170 countries and territories, and we operate manufacturing facilities in approximately 122 locations. Nearly one-quarter of our sales are generated outside North America.