Legal Operations & Automation Intern Job Saint Paul area,Minnesota USA,IT/Tech

As the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, H.B. Fuller’s (NYSE: FUL) innovative, functional coatings, adhesives and sealants enhance the quality, safety and performance of products people use every day. Founded in 1887, with 2025 revenue of $3.5 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,100 global team members who collaborate with customers across more than 30 market segments in 150 countries to develop highly specified solutions that enable customers to bring world-changing innovations to their end markets.

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What you can expect from H.B. Fuller’s Internship Program:

You’ll be joining a cohort of talented students from a variety of schools across the U.S. We hire interns in the following positions:
Process Engineering, R&D, Strategic Sourcing, Technical Sales, Supply Chain, Product Marketing, Information Technology, and more. The projects we task our interns to lead are impactful and meaningful to our organization. You’ll be supported by your Manager and Mentor to gain in-depth knowledge of the adhesive industry and collaborate with various departments and functions. We also offer an established path for next-level opportunities – making this internship the starting point for a long-term career path.

Location:

St. Paul, MN Department:
Global Trade Compliance

Our Internship Experience includes:

12-week paid program beginning the end of May to mid-August to gain insight and knowledge in your field.

Interactive orientation and events with skilled professionals in your field, including managers, directors, and CEO.

Multiple networking, volunteer and fun events – both virtual and in-person.

Impactful projects that make a difference internally and externally for H.B. Fuller.

End of summer final presentation to showcase your career development with support from managers and peers.

Position Overview:

The Legal Operations & Automation Summer Intern will support the Legal Operations team in identifying, developing, and improving business processes through technology and automation. This role provides hands‑on experience with legal technology, workflow automation, data management, reporting, and process improvement initiatives that support legal and business stakeholders. The intern will work on projects involving contract lifecycle management (CLM), legal invoice management, accrual reporting, document automation, Microsoft 365 tools, and other operational initiatives.

This position is ideal for a student interested in business, technology, legal operations, data analytics, information systems, or process improvement.

Primary Responsibilities:

Assist with the design, testing, and implementation of workflow automations using Microsoft 365 tools, including Power Automate, Power Apps, SharePoint, and Forms.
Support Legal Operations projects related to contract lifecycle management (CLM), legal invoice processing, accrual collection and reporting, matter management, and reporting dashboards.
Analyze existing processes to identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce manual work, and enhance data quality.
Document business processes, workflows, requirements, and standard operating procedures.
Participate in user testing, troubleshooting, and validation of automated solutions and system enhancements.
Assist with the creation of reports, metrics, and dashboards to support Legal Operations decision-making.
Collaborate with legal, finance, procurement, and business teams to gather requirements and understand operational needs.
Maintain and update data within legal operations systems, databases, and SharePoint environments.
Research emerging technologies, AI tools, and automation opportunities that could improve legal department operations.
Provide general project and administrative support for Legal Operations initiatives as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management Information Systems, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Finance, Legal Studies, Computer Science, or a related field.
Completed at least one year of undergraduate coursework.
Strong interest in technology, automation, process…