Legal Intern

The role

A law student will support commercial agreements, real estate transactions, project financing, and legal operations. This role involves assisting attorneys with drafting, research, and due diligence for battery energy storage projects in New York City.

What you will do

• Assist attorneys with drafting, reviewing, and organizing commercial agreements.
• Support real estate transactions by assisting with letters of intent, site control agreements, and access agreements.
• Help coordinate due diligence for project development and financing.
• Conduct legal and regulatory research and summarize findings.
• Collaborate with internal teams to gather information and track legal requests.
• Help develop contract playbooks, guidance materials, and training resources.
• Assist with drafting and updating internal legal policies and standard operating procedures.
• Support the development and implementation of contract lifecycle management tools and workflows.
• Coordinate document execution and maintain organized records of signed agreements.
• Contribute to additional legal, compliance, and operational projects.

Required qualifications

• Current law school student enrolled in a relevant degree program with an interest in renewable energy, real estate, corporate law, or regulatory affairs.
• Strong research and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Nice to have

• Prior experience in energy law, contracts, or environmental law

Benefits

• Opportunity to gain exposure to industry professionals, cutting-edge technologies, and New York’s clean energy initiatives.

About the company

NineDot Energy is a community-scale, clean energy developer with a portfolio of projects across various technologies. The company is creating innovative energy solutions to support a resilient electric grid and reduce carbon emissions.