Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.
Position Description
Volvo Financial Services ("VFS") is seeking a second or third year law student to serve as a legal intern in the company’s US Legal Department during the 2026 fall term. The internship role provides students with the opportunity to apply academic knowledge and skills in a professional environment, and to support/promote the graduate's career goals through contact with professionals in their field of study. The internship experience enables students to participate in professional activities for VFS by working on important and innovative projects. Internships are structured learning experiences where interns and our full time professionals work together on projects within their selected organization. The internship allows students to integrate knowledge and skills in a manner that is mutually beneficial to the student and VFS.
Responsibilities
This position will primarily be project based and will work with internal counsel responsible for providing legal support on a wide array of commercial finance matters in the transportation industry. Day to day activities will include legal research and writing and assisting with various legal matters while interacting directly with the members of the Legal Department as well as internal clients throughout the business. Additional projects will include updating a state GAP law survey and assisting with negotiated commercial transactions. The Legal Intern must be available to work for a minimum of 10 weeks. The position is located in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Do you dream big? We do too, and we are excited to grow together. In this role, you will bring:
Essential Skills and Required Experience
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Currently enrolled in an ABA accredited law school (top 1/3 of class preferred)
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Demonstrated strong legal writing skills
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Prior professional work experience is a plus
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Familiarity with or coursework on Articles 2A and 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code, Business Associations and/or Bankruptcy preferred
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Have experience prioritizing work effectively and multi-tasking in a fast paced environment
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Have proven experience working with attention to detail and in a proactive way
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Have proven interpersonal communication skills
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Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
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Fully proficient in reading, writing and speaking English, additional language a plus
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Fall interns may work up to 30 hours per week
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Must have 30 cumulative credit hours and a minimum GPA of 2.75
Competencies
All VFS USA workers are expected to develop and meet the following competencies:
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Action oriented: Full of energy for challenges and not fearful of acting. Seizes opportunities
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Customer focus: Establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and colleagues and gains their trust and respect
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Integrity and trust: Seen as a direct, truthful individual who presents facts in an appropriate and helpful manner, keeps confidences and admits mistakes
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Learning on the fly: Learns quickly when facing new problems and is a versatile learner open to change and quickly grasps the essence of ideas. Self-directed with the ability to adjust in a dynamic environment
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Peer relationships: Can solve problems with peers and is seen as a team player who easily gains trust and support and encourages collaboration. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work cross-functionally
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Perseverance: Pursues everything with energy, drive, and a need to finish
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Self-development: Personally committed to and actively works to continuously improve him/her
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Standing alone: Can be counted on and is willing to be the only champion for an idea or work alone on a tough assignment
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Technical learning: Can learn new skills and knowledge quickly and is good at learning a new industry, company, product, or technology
Ready to turn your legal studies into real-world experience? As a motivated Legal Intern, you will work on meaningful tasks, learn from experienced professionals, and build a strong foundation in corporate law within a fast-paced, collaborative environment. In addition to gaining practical experience, you will expand your legal knowledge, and gain valuable insight into how legal expertise contributes to a global organization.
At the Volvo Group, we strive for a clear, transparent, and straightforward compensation approach, motivating you to contribute to the company’s growth. For all intern and co-op positions, the hourly range is set at $17.00 - $46.00. The hourly rate for these roles is determined by several factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, academic classification, and degree seeking area of study. In addition to these factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer.
We also offer the following benefits to interns and co-ops:
- Housing assistance, when applicable
- Countless career opportunities / internal mobility across our global organization
- Training and personal development
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail.
Who we are and what we believe in
We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.
Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment.
At Volvo Financial Services, we are working together to shape the world we want to live in. As the captive finance arm of the Volvo Group, VFS provides financial services and solutions that meet the needs of our customers’ evolving business. Through our dedication to innovation, we support society in its adoption of sustainable transport and equipment solutions. VFS is headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, and serves Volvo Group customers and dealers in more than 50 markets.
We offer a solid and competitive package of compensation and benefits, plus you will enjoy a diverse working environment with a culture of care and inclusion. As an investment, we support your personal development and growth to achieve your career aspirations. Volvo Financial Services is an on-site business and we understand that you might need occasional or temporary flexibility, which your leader is equipped to manage and fits well to our culture, as being together enables us to build upon our innovative and collaborative culture, as well as develop you for continued success.
