Contracts & Compliance Internship - On-Site Bakersfield

A-C Electric Company; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The A-C Electric Company offers a 10-week Contracts Internship Experience in Bakersfield, CA, designed for current students to learn contract review, compliance, governance, and risk management within an electrical construction context.

You will work with in-house counsel and company leaders, gaining practical exposure and mentorship while completing a continuous-improvement project and networking with professionals in the field.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment at a college or university with an expected graduation date on or before August 2029.
• A GPA of at least 3.0 in upper-division coursework for your major or 2.75 overall.
• Availability to work full-time, 40 hours per week, for the entire 10-week Summer 2027 internship.
• Ability to relocate to Bakersfield, CA, for the duration of the internship.
• Coursework in Pre-Law, Legal Studies, Political Science, or a related field.
• Strong research and analytical skills demonstrated through coursework, research, projects, internships, or other applied-learning opportunities.
• Strong organizational and teamwork skills demonstrated through leadership positions, team activities, or student or civic organizations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, enthusiasm for learning, and an interest in contracts, corporate law, compliance, or the construction industry.

Responsibilities

• Assists with contract review and preparation under the guidance of in-house counsel.
• Researches laws, regulations, and requirements affecting the construction industry.
• Maintains contract records and organizes databases, licensing records, policy documents, and other files.
• Supports corporate governance activities with board materials and compliance reports.
• Reviews contract-related documentation for accuracy and compliance (insurance, bonding, subcontractor agreements).
• Completes a continuous-improvement project on a legal/compliance workflow and presents findings to senior leadership.
• Participates in Book Club assignments to strengthen leadership and communication skills.
• Learns from experienced professionals through mentorship and collaboration with in-house counsel and leaders.
• Builds professional network through interactions with senior leaders and legal professionals.
• Explores legal career paths with exposure to contracts, compliance, governance, risk management, and in-house legal operations.

Skills

Research and analytical skills

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Teamwork

Education

Enrollment in college/university (graduation by Aug 2029)

GPA 3.0 (upper-division) or 2.75 overall

Job description

The A-C Electric Company offers a 10-week Contracts Internship Experience in Bakersfield, CA, designed for current students to learn contract review, compliance, governance, and risk management within an electrical construction context.

You will work with in-house counsel and company leaders, gaining practical exposure and mentorship while completing a continuous-improvement project and networking with professionals in the field.