Legal Intern - Second - Third-Year Law Student or Recent Graduate

Gas Express · Atlanta, GA

About the role

About Gas Express LLC

Gas Express LLC is a growing convenience store and fuel retail company committed to operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and strategic growth. We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Legal Intern to work directly with our General Counsel and gain hands-on experience supporting a dynamic in-house legal department. This is an excellent opportunity for a law student interested in corporate, commercial, real estate, employment, regulatory, and litigation matters within a fast-paced business environment.

Position Summary

The Legal Intern will work closely with the General Counsel to assist with a wide range of legal and business matters impacting the company's operations. The successful candidate will gain meaningful exposure to in-house legal practice and will be entrusted with substantive legal research, drafting, compliance, and transactional support responsibilities. You must be a second - third-year Law Student or recent graduate. Both full-time and part-time schedules are available. This position is fully in-office at our West Midtown Atlanta headquarters.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on corporate, employment, real estate, regulatory, and commercial law issues.
  • Assist with drafting, reviewing, and organizing contracts, leases, vendor agreements, NDAs, and other legal documents.
  • Support litigation management, including document collection, organization, and coordination with outside counsel.
  • Assist with compliance initiatives involving federal, state, and local regulations.
  • Review and summarize legal correspondence, pleadings, and regulatory filings.
  • Maintain legal records, contract databases, and corporate governance documents.
  • Help prepare presentations, reports, and legal communications for management.
  • Participate in special projects involving acquisitions, real estate development, employment matters, risk management, and business operations.
  • Provide administrative and project support to the General Counsel as needed.

Qualifications

Required

  • Currently enrolled in an accredited law school ( 2L, or 3L).
  • Strong legal research and analytical skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.

Preferred

  • Interest in corporate law, commercial transactions, real estate, employment law, or regulatory compliance.
  • Previous legal, corporate, or compliance internship experience.
  • Familiarity with legal research platforms such as Westlaw or LexisNexis.

What You'll Gain

  • Direct mentorship from an experienced General Counsel.
  • Exposure to a broad range of legal issues affecting a multi-location retail business.
  • Meaningful, hands-on legal experience rather than purely administrative work.
  • Opportunity to interact with business leaders across operations, finance, human resources, real estate, and executive management.
  • Professional development and networking within a growing organization.

**Work Location:** In person

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