At Abercrombie & Fitch, quality is in our roots and we’re on a mission to honor this rich heritage. With an unwavering focus on our customer, we strive every day to deliver a unique and welcoming experience, whether in our stores or online. Our three global brands, Abercrombie & Fitch, abercrombie kids and Hollister Co., are the embodiment of our passion for the incredible product. At the heart of it all is our amazing 500-acre campus, nestled just outside of Columbus, Ohio. With an open workspace, inspiring views, and even a place to gather as a team around the fire pit, our Home Office fosters a diverse and inclusive culture that consistently seeks the input of our associates and focuses on the future. We are looking for leaders, visionaries, and creatives who are willing to roll up their sleeves and write the next chapter in our brand’s legacy.

A&F is seeking an eager, smart, hardworking law student to join its in-house legal department as a legal intern in the retail compliance functions (including privacy, marketing and commercial issues). The legal intern will work on matters related to customer service, product regulatory compliance (including product safety, labeling, and children’s product safety), sustainability and environmental issues and regulations, transportation, supply chain, and other Retail Operations areas.

What will you be doing?

• Work closely with in-house counsel to conduct legal research on a wide-range of topics

• Partner with the regulatory team, in-house counsel, and outside counsel to assist with matters related to product compliance, including recalls, child safety and labeling compliance,
• Work with the sustainability team on environmental and sustainability matters, including non-governmental organization (NGO) activity,
• Work with the transportation and supply chain teams on dangerous goods transportation, storage, and disposal,
• Research and providing guidance on both domestic and international upcoming and current legislation,
• Assist with matters relating to product claims (example: “waterproof”, “recycled”),

• Create and update legal tracking documents and projects

What will you need to bring?

• 1 to 2 years of law school experience
• Strong research skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to think strategically and provide critical analysis and risk assessment
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to juggle varied and demanding workload and to manage competing priorities and deadlines
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Strong word processing and excel skills are a plus

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