Intern - Legal

Description 2026

Summer Legal Operations Intern Position Summary:

American Credit Acceptance is auto-lender and financial services company seeking a highly organized Legal Intern to support the Legal Department during Summer 2026. As our Legal Intern focusing on commercial agreements, you'll be at the heart of how our business operates. You'll help review, draft, and refine contracts and commercial terms that shape partnerships and internal processes. The ideal candidate enjoys commercial transactions and contracts law, legal operations and process improvement, and working in a collaborative corporate setting. Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Assist in reviewing and editing commercial agreements and legal documents, including NDAs, dealer agreements, employment law related matters, and vendor agreements
• Support the Vendor Management and Legal team in the creation of a Center of Excellence for contract terms, provisions, and best practices in a template library
• Maintain and organize the contract management system, ensuring documents are up-to-date and accessible
• Conduct legal and regulatory research on financial services matters and industry best practices and provide summaries, reports, and research findings to legal leadership
• Handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion
• Support additional legal and operational projects and initiatives as assigned
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather information and clarify contract terms
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to process improvement initiatives for contract workflows Qualifications
• Current enrollment in an accredited law school (2L or 3L preferred)
• Strong interest in commercial transactions, contract law, and corporate legal practice
• A collaborative mindset and the confidence to ask questions and seek feedback
• Excellent writing, editing, research, and organizational abilities
• High attention to detail and ability to manage confidential information professionally
• Familiarity with legal research tools or databases is a plus Preferred Qualifications
• Interest in corporate, transactional, compliance, or in-house legal work
• Previous internship, administrative, or professional office experience preferred
• Ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment Why You'll Love It Here
• Hands-on experience with negotiations and real contracts—not just hypothetical case studies
• Direct mentorship from experienced in-house counsel who are invested in your growth
• Exposure to cross-functional teams, giving a holistic view of how legal supports business strategy, advises of risk, and provides guidance
• Opportunities to contribute ideas that improve how we manage and execute agreements Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. EEO Statement ACA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. ACA complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. California Privacy Notice As an employer of California residents, we are dedicated to protecting your privacy rights. Any personal information you provide during the application process will be used solely for permitted internal purposes and will be handled in accordance with applicable privacy laws. By applying to this position, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described in our Employee Privacy Notice .