Intern, Legal

Company Overview

At Spire, we believe energy exists to help people. To enrich their lives, grow their businesses, advance their communities. It’s a simple idea, but one that’s at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to understanding the needs of the homes and businesses we serve. That's why we're always looking for driven, collaborative people to join our team. Because we believe that offering our customers the best service means bringing together the best people.

And we find the best by hiring those who share our values of drive, safety, inclusion and integrity, and demonstrate our four essential behaviors that bring the Spire vision, mission and culture to life:

• We make it happen: We are a company of go-getters, acting on every opportunity to help our company advance
• We collaborate: We put teamwork first, bringing in everyone’s ideas, because our collective energy makes us stronger
• We seek out perspective: We challenge ourselves to be open to different ways of doing things, because learning from each other leads to breakthroughs
• We care: We treat people how we want to be treated, listening closely and doing what’s right, even when it’s hard

By living our values and behaviors every day, we strive to create an environment where every employee feels welcome, respected and valued.

Summary

Spire is seeking an enthusiastic, career minded student or recent graduate to join our team. Our paid internship position affords students the opportunity to learn and be mentored.  As an Intern, you may complete various projects and perform administrative duties while developing skills related to the assigned department and natural gas industry.  To be considered, you must:

• Be a currently enrolled college student or graduate student ,
• Have availability to work up to 40 hours per week starting in May through the August timeframe,
• Have advanced skills using Microsoft Office and Excel,
• Have strong verbal and written communication skills,
• Maintain a high level of motivation and a strong desire to take on new challenges

Duties and Responsibilities

• Research and draft memoranda on legal issues relevant to Spire’s utility operations
• Assist with drafting and negotiation of basic contracts
• Support diligence and closing efforts on financing and possibly M&A transactions
• Assist with preparation of data requests and testimony to state regulatory commissions
• Collaborate with business partners before a contract is started and during the contracting process
• Work on final presentation representing all summer activities

Essential Characteristics and Competencies

Supervisory Responsibilities

Required Education (certifications, licenses)

• Completed their first year of law school at an ABA-accredited law school
• Preference given to students with strong academic history
• Current Law Student, 1L or 2L preferredU

Required knowledge, skill and abilities

• Ability to demonstrate the core and job category competencies: customer-focused, results-driven, teamwork, communications, adaptability, initiative, problem solving and quality
• Ability to lead by example in support of the Company’s essential characteristics and values: strong ethics and integrity, dedication to a safe work environment, commitment to a diverse workforce that recognizes and respects every individual’s unique skills and perspectives
• Must possess deductive reasoning skills, be able to analyze and synthesize information for problem solving
• Computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint), email software, internet searching, and other programs

Physical demands, environment and schedule

• Work is typically performed in an open shared office environment;
• Working hours are typically 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday
• Additional time beyond normal hours is sometimes required to meet deadlines
• Limited local travel may be required

Posting Requirements

Disclaimer:  The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Posting requirements: The above posting description is intended to describe the general nature of the level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed above 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. 

Spire, Inc., and its subsidiaries are Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity employer. 

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all areas, including but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, selection, training, education, compensation, benefits, promotion, job transfer, upgrading, separation and recall regardless of the individual’s race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, and/or other protected categories under all Federal, State, and local laws. For more information, please view our Integrity and Inclusion pages of our career site.