Working with GMS Inc., a leading North American specialty distributor of building materials and recent acquisition of The Home Depot.
Type of work:
Student will be exposed to various legal matters, from labor and employment, contract review and negotiation, mergers and acquisitions, entity management, and corporate governance. Student will support the General Counsel, Deputy General Counsel, Employment & Litigation Attorney, and Senior Corporate Counsel by conducting legal research; drafting memos; summarizing contract terms; drafting, revising, and reviewing general commercial contracts; providing support during mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence and reviewing agreements; and attending business and client meetings.
Note: Externship will be hybrid (virtual and in-person).
Website: https://www.gms.com/
Number of externs:
1; 3L student at the time of extern preferred
Preferred days:
Flexible, with expectation that Students would be in office at least one day other members of the legal team are (currently in-office days are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. onsite).
Prior coursework or skills:
Interest in M&A and commercial contract negotiation is preferred.