Sustainability Intern

Job Summary

Gibson Dunn is a leading global law firm, advising clients on significant transactions and disputes. Our exceptional teams craft and deploy creative legal strategies that are meticulously tailored to every matter, however complex or high-stakes. The firm’s work is distinguished by a unique combination of precision and vision.

Based in any of our U.S. offices, the Sustainability Intern will be responsible for supporting the development and execution of environmental initiatives across our global offices. This is a career-building opportunity to work with a firm committed to positive environmental impact.

This role reports to the Special Projects Manager, Innovation.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting the planning and implementation of sustainability initiatives across the firm’s global offices. Example activities include organizing and tracking engagement for events such as World Biodiversity Day, Bike to Work Day, or Plastic-Free July, etc.
• Assisting in monitoring, measuring, and reporting on sustainability efforts to assess their effectiveness and overall adoption across teams.
• Contributing to the development of Green Teams in all global offices to foster local leadership and engagement in environmental efforts.
• Collecting and organizing data to support external sustainability reporting frameworks such as CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project), and potentially SBTI (Science Based Target Initiative).
• Working with external consultants by providing internal support and navigation as they conduct a firm-wide climate risk analysis.
• Conducting research and propose new ideas or opportunities to enhance the firm’s sustainability efforts.
• Supporting the project manager with daily operational tasks and helping meet project deadlines.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills; comfortable engaging with colleagues from various backgrounds.
• Enthusiastic about environmental initiatives and sustainability practices.
• Ability to effectively communicate with international teams to align sustainability efforts across global offices.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to analyze and interpret data for various reporting needs.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work independently as well as collaboratively with international teams.

Experience

• Prior experience or coursework in sustainability, environmental studies, or a related field is a plus, but not required.

 

Gibson Dunn will consider for employment qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of local law.

Compensation & Benefits:

The hourly compensation range for this position is $25-28/hr. Benefits offered for this position include health care and paid sick time.

Locations:

Los Angeles, Century City, Orange County, San Francisco, Palo Alto, Dallas, Houston, New York, Washington, D.C., Denver

EEO Statement

Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all partners, employees and applicants and, in accordance with the applicable federal and state laws, does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, color, religion, matriculation or political affiliation, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, ancestry, age, marital status or partnership status, family responsibilities, disability, medical condition, personal appearance, genetic information, predisposing genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking and sex offenses, arrest or conviction record, or on any other basis prohibited by law.