About the company

Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. With a fixation on innovation and building culture, our team is rallying our company around a unique vision: forging a retail winner that is admired for national strength, deep roots in the communities we serve, and a team that has passion for food and delivering great service.

Albertsons is one of the largest retail employers, providing approximately 300,000 jobs across 2,200 stores, 22 distribution centers, 20 food and beverage plants and various support offices. We operate in 34 states and the District of Columbia under the Albertsons banner, as well as Safeway, Tom Thumb, Jewel Osco, Shaw’s and many more recognizable names.

Albertsons Companies recently rolled out our Presence with a Purpose work model. Placing a premium on adaptability, safety and family well-being, Presence with a Purpose will help us build a hybrid work environment between remote work and office time. A one-size-fits-all approach does not apply to everyone, and teams are allowed to make decisions that are best for them.

What you will be doing

Albertsons Companies is committed to expanding opportunities and removing barriers for underrepresented talent in the legal field, including first generation college students. As part of this commitment, our Legal Department is looking for three talented law students who are about to finish their first year of law school. The Albertsons Companies Summer In-House Associate Program (“program”) is designed to provide candidates with meaningful experiences with exposure to each of the legal areas within Albertsons Companies Legal department - Commercial, Real Estate, Ethics & Compliance, Litigation, Field Operations and Employment, Pharmacy, Government Affairs, Privacy, Marketing, IP, and Corporate law.

In-House Associates will have the opportunity to conduct legal research, present findings, work directly with our in-house counsel, and learn about what it takes for a legal department to support one of the top 10 retailers and one of the largest retail employers in the United States, including Safeway, Albertsons, Jewel-Osco and Vons. Albertsons Companies customers are continually becoming more digitally engaged as grocery shopping and lifestyle habits have changed. Come join our team as we focus on innovation to continue being a locally great and nationally strong brand.

The position will be based in Pleasanton, California, Chicago, Illinois, Dallas, Texas, or Boise, Idaho.

Main responsibilities

• Conduct legal research on various issues impacting grocery, pharmacy, and technology companies.
• Attend legal team meetings, Albertsons presentations, and other events.
• Respond to day-to-day legal questions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

This position pays $40.00 hourly. Starting salary will vary based on criteria such as location, experience, and qualifications. There may be flexibility for exceptional candidates.

A copy of the full job description can be made available to you.

What we are searching for

• Completed first year at an ABA accredited law school in good standing.
• Member of an underrepresented group, including first generation college students (a student who is in the first generation of their family to earn a bachelor’s degree and who is now earning a graduate degree)
• Highly responsive, well organized and deadline driven.
• Good verbal and written skills; ability to interact well with others.
• Comfortable working in a remote environment
• Available for in person meetings and events in Plano, Chicago, Boise, and/or Pleasanton throughout the summer

Application Materials

• Unofficial Transcript
• Resume
• Personal Statement (500 words or less) on how your unique experiences will contribute to our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and to our innovation.

Timeline

• April 7, 2023: Application Deadline
• April 10 - 17, 2023: Interviews
• May 31, 2023: Program Start Date
• August 4, 2023: Program End Date

What it is like at Albertsons?

Albertsons Culture Principles

Compassion: We always treat each other with kindness and respect

Team: We always support and recognize each other

Inclusive: We always value everyone’s perspective

Learning: We always strive to grow and develop ourselves and others

Competitive: We always act with integrity to win over the customer

Ownership: We always take actions to drive our success