BSNC Summer Legal Associate

SUMMARY

Bering Straits Native Corporation (BSNC) is currently seeking a qualified Summer Associate for our Legal Department. As a Summer Associate, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience working in-house for an Alaska Native Corporation. This position is designed to provide exposure to corporate law, employment law, contract law, federal Indian law and the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA), and other areas of the law impacting ANCs on a day-to-day basis. You will assist the General Counsel and the Legal Department with research, discovery, drafting, document preparation, contract review, and other duties. This position is ideal for a law school student interested in developing their writing skills and knowledge of the law in a corporate and business setting.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned.

 

• Conduct legal research and draft memorandums with recommendations and guidance.
• Draft letters and responsive documents.
• Review contracts and make edits and recommendations.
• Assist with employment law matters, including high-level employee investigations and employee relations matters.
• Attend meetings, take notes, identify legal issues, and recommend solutions.

• Receive guidance, training, and mentoring from professional personnel in planning and carrying out activities and assignments.

• Receive guidance from BSNC’s General Counsel on providing legal representation to the company, subsidiaries and managers and support the requests for assistance or proactively intercede, review and comment on legal matters at issue. 

• Participate in Intern Program activities such as training sessions, group meetings, intern projects and team building.

• Interact directly with supervisor(s), colleague(s) and/or other internal staff in the planning of assignments and the resolution of day-to-day operational problems.

• Respectfully interact with supervisors, officials, peers, other employees, and the public.
• Learn and adapt to modern technology as it relates to office practices and procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality of information.
• Work effectively despite interruptions and have attention to detail.
• Plan, organize, and prioritize work as directed by supervisor.
• Use a computer/laptop, related software, transcribing equipment, and other standard office equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

 

QUALIFICATIONS - EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Required (Minimum Necessary) Qualifications

• Applicants must be a BSNC shareholder or shareholder descendant.

• Applicants must be current law student.

 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

• Ability to communicate in English effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to understand and follow complex, detailed technical instructions.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

• Ability to follow direction as provided by direct supervisor.
• Must have a positive, friendly attitude and be a team player.

 

APPLICATION SUBMISSION

DEADLINE for the COMPLETED APPLICATION PACKET MUST BE RECEIVED BY April 18, 2025, AND INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS:

1. Application and current resume – please complete the online application and attach your resume to your application on the BSNC Careers website at www.beringstraits.com/career.
2. Current law school transcript* must be sent to the address below.
3. Legal writing sample.
4. Proof of BSNC shareholder status* - BSNC shareholder status may be demonstrated by submitting a family tree document and legal documents including, but not limited to, birth certificates linking the applicant to a BSNC original shareholder sent to the address below. You can request a f