About Us
Founded in 2021, Novata, Inc. is a public benefit corporation created and funded by a unique consortium of foundations and private sector companies including the Ford Foundation, the Omidyar Network, S&P Global, and Hamilton Lane. We are a for-profit, mission-driven company with the goal of empowering the private markets to build a more inclusive and sustainable form of capitalism. By bringing together the brightest minds in financial data, private equity, social justice, and inclusive capitalism, we aim to build the best technology and tools for the private markets to better collect, analyze, benchmark, and report ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) data. We have an experienced and diverse team, who are as ambitious about growing a successful company as we are about making an impact.
Our mission is to empower private markets to achieve a more sustainable and inclusive form of capitalism.
Internship Description:
Novata is seeking an intern for summer 2023. The Legal Intern will focus on at least 2-3 projects under the primary supervision of the Legal team. Projects may include research and analysis, contributing to legal policies, assisting the Legal team with various internal processes, and other relevant duties as assigned.
The intern will gain valuable real-world experience working at Novata in the tech and ESG industry. The experience will be customized and an extension of classroom learning.
Internship Support:
The intern will meet at least weekly with their supervisor to discuss project progress and address any questions, comments, or concerns.
The intern will also have the opportunity to evaluate their experience at the completion of their internship by providing any positive or constructive feedback on the program.
Requirements
Qualifications:
- A passion for our mission, sustainability, and social impact.
- We’re looking for a candidate who is a team player with excellent communication skills, high EQ, and is technologically savvy.
- Applicants should be entering their second or third year of law school.
- Student should be in good standing with a minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher
Application Process:
- Resume
- One-page cover letter
- One brief letter of recommendation from a professor in your field of study
Benefits
Additional information:
- No more than 40 hours a week
- 10-week commitment
- Compensation: $25/hr
- Access to our Manhattan headquarters