at Koch Industries, Inc in Wichita, Kansas, United States
Job Description
Your Job
Are you curious about how global companies make decisions, manage risk, navigate complex challenges, and create value? Whether you're studying business, communications, engineering, finance, data analytics, information systems, political science, life sciences, psychology, English, or another discipline, this internship offers an opportunity to explore impactful career paths you may not have considered.
Our rotational internship program provides hands-on exposure to legal, compliance, and business teams through meaningful projects and site visits. Interns gain experience leveraging AI-enabled tools in legal and compliance settings, participate in pro bono opportunities, and receive personalized guidance from dedicated supervisors and mentors throughout the internship.
Our Team
The Legal & Compliance Capability at Koch Inc, is far more than a team of attorneys. Our organization includes professionals with diverse educational backgrounds and expertise who help the business solve problems, improve processes, leverage technology, manage risk, strengthen compliance programs, protect intellectual property, support transactions, and drive business success. Many of our leaders and top contributors are not attorneys and have built rewarding careers without attending law school.
Internship Rotations May Include:
Business/Commercial & Contracts
Compliance & Ethics
Employment, Labor & Benefits
Environment, Health & Safety
Government Affairs
HR Compliance and Employee Relations
Intellectual Property
International Trade Compliance
Learning and Development
Legal Operations
Litigation
Mergers & Acquisitions
Product Safety
What You Will Do
Conduct research, analysis, and problem-solving on a variety of business, compliance, operational, and legal topics
Assist with drafting, reviewing, and managing contracts, agreements, and other business documents
Support compliance and ethics initiatives, training, and program development
Help manage projects involving litigation, investigations, dispute resolution, or regulatory matters
Collaborate with internal business partners and external service providers to coordinate information and advance key initiatives
Participate in due diligence activities supporting acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic business transactions
Assist in protecting and managing intellectual property assets, including patents, trademarks, and copyrights
Explore how technology and data are transforming professional services through tools supporting contract management, intake and delivery, eDiscovery, intellectual property, records and information management, data privacy, and AI-enabled workflows
Contribute ideas that improve processes, increase efficiency, and enhance the experience of internal customers
Gain exposure to Koch's Principle Based Management philosophy and learn how our teams create long-term value through innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
Enrolled in a degree or alternative education program (e.g., four-year college, two-year technical college, certificate program, upskilling program, etc.)
Eligible for full-time employment before or by May 2028
Authorized to work permanently in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
What Will Put You Ahead
Demonstrated curiosity and a desire to learn in unfamiliar areas
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities
Initiative and willingness to take ownership of projects
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Interest in how business, technology, risk, compliance, and strategy intersect
Experience collaborating with others to achieve a shared goal
Proficiency with data analysis, technology tools, AI applications, or process improvement methodologies
Why Consider This Internship?
This internship is designed for students who want to explore careers that combine business, technology, strategy, operations, risk management, and problem solving. You do not need to plan on attending law school to be successful here. If you're interested in how organizations make decisions, solve complex challenges, and create value, this experience will introduce you to career paths that are less well-known but highly impactful.
This role is not eligible for VISA Sponsorship.
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.
Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Equal Opportunities
Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aqui, or tu)
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
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