Summer Legal Associate - Daktronics

When you work at Daktronics, you’ll be part of something amazing. We design, engineer, manufacture and support bold, eye-catching digital LED display technology and audio systems.

Our products bring excitement to professional, college and high school games. They attract customers for businesses around the world, and even provide direction for people as they travel, work and play.

As part of the Daktronics team, you’ll have interesting, impactful work with flexible opportunities. You can learn and grow at a company that provides competitive compensation and meaningful benefits – and the people are second to none.

Learn more About Daktronics!

At Daktronics the Legal Department is seen as a strategic business partner. We engage in responsibilities that support our business in compliance and evaluating legal risk. Our work goes beyond mere legal review but includes negotiating, drafting and analyzing a wide variety of licensing, sales, consulting and representative agreements.   

Where is this opportunity located? 

Daktronics offers the flexibility to work from a U.S. home or Daktronics location. This opportunity is open to U.S. based candidates. Preference given to candidates within four hours of Sioux Falls, SD. The actual offer will consider a wide range of factors, including relevant education, experiences, location, and applicable local legislation.

What is the pay and perks?

The typical hiring pay for this position is $23.00/hour to $28.00/hour. The actual offer will consider a wide range of factors, including relevant education, experiences, location, and applicable local legislation. 

We also offer financial Relocation Assistance for positions that require placement in a specific location. 

This position will be eligible for company benefits including, employee discount program, employee assistance program, community donation program, unpaid time off, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, leaves, disability, and accommodations. 

This information is intended to be a general overview and may be modified by Daktronics due to factors affecting the business. 

What will the work look like for me?

Daktronics is currently seeking a law student between their second and third year to join our team for the summer of 2025 as our Summer Legal Associate. 

•  As a Summer Associate your primary focus will be on special projects which will require you to flex your legal research and writing skills.  You’ll be asked to draft detailed legal memoranda and reports summarizing research findings, offering legal analysis, and making recommendations.
• In addition, you may assist in the review, drafting and negotiation of sales contracts and other agreements and work with staff counsel to analyze risk on various commercial transactions.  
• There will be a strong need for you to summarize and communicate legal concepts in an accessible way for use by business people.  
• We continually strive for process improvement and value your opinion on how we can do things better (following Lean Office principles).

Academic Requirements: 

• The preferred candidate will be working towards a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school along with excellent academic credentials. Preference is given to 2L students.   
• Only strong academic performers will be considered. Must maintain an acceptable GPA, preference to 3.0 GPA or greater.   
• Unofficial transcripts or web transcripts must be submitted with application to be considered for this position.    
• A writing sample must be submitted with application to be considered for this position. 

Other Requirements:  

• Strong self-motivation and ability to work independently or collaboratively on a team.  
• Continued willingness and desire to learn and be flexible with an evolving workload and working on a broad variety of legal matters.  
• Strong organizational skills where you’ve managed multiple and changing priorities with accuracy.  
• Strong interpersonal skills showing collaboration with others and building effective relationships.  
• Superior English language written and verbal communication skills.   
• Commitment to following policies and procedures and maintaining confidentiality.   
• Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.   
• Must be able to commit to 40 hours per week.  
• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older. 
• Daktronics does not sponsor, renew, or extend immigration visas for this position. 

Daktronics is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetics, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or citizenship status. If you would like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here.