Legal Intern

Harbinger Motors; Garden Grove (CA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation stipend

Stock options

Flexible PTO

Health coverage

Paid meals

Job summary

Harbinger Motors in Garden Grove, CA, is seeking a Corporate Legal Intern to support the General Counsel and Legal Team across governance, regulatory compliance, commercial transactions, intellectual property, and government affairs in a fast-paced EV startup.

You will draft and review contracts (NDAs, supplier and customer agreements), conduct regulatory and incentive research, and assist with government affairs initiatives, due diligence on JVs, and developing internal processes to manage risk.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a J.D. program (1L or 2L preferred).
• Interest in startups, hardware, automotive, or sustainability is a plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and revising contracts (NDAs, supplier agreements, customer agreements, etc.).
• Conduct legal research on compliance issues and incentives relevant to the commercial EV industry.
• Work on government affairs initiatives, including policy research and engagement strategies.
• Support JVs, partnerships and strategic transactions, including due diligence and documentation.
• Assist in developing internal legal processes to enhance efficiency and risk management.

Skills

Legal research

Contract drafting

Writing skills

Attention to detail

Multi-project management

Proactive mindset

Education

J.D. program (1L/2L preferred)

Job description

• Duration: 8 weeks for quarter or 15 weeks for semester (January 11 to April 30 OR January 11 to March 12)
• The Corporate Legal Intern will support Harbinger’s General Counsel & Legal Team in handling a wide range of legal and business matters, including corporate governance, regulatory compliance, commercial transactions, intellectual property, and government affairs. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in a high‑paced startup in the electric vehicle (EV) industry while working closely with a dynamic and cross‑functional team
• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and revising contracts (NDAs, supplier agreements, customer agreements, etc.)
• Conduct legal research on compliance issues and incentives relevant to the commercial EV industry
• Work on government affairs initiatives, including policy research and engagement strategies
• Support JVs, partnerships and strategic transactions, including due diligence and documentation
• Assist in developing internal legal processes to enhance efficiency and risk management

Benefits

• Cruise into Vacations: Enjoy an exciting annual vacation stipend to help you recharge your batteries
• Accelerate Your Wealth: As one of our first 100 employees, you’ll have the opportunity to rev up your financial future with early‑stage stock options
• Unleash Your Time: Take control of your work‑life balance. Salaried teammates receive flexible PTO and the freedom to celebrate holidays and wellness days as you see fit
• 100% Comprehensive Health Coverage: You and your loved ones are covered with top‑tier medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Fuel Your Day: Forget brown bag lunches; we’ve got you covered with paid lunches and dinners to keep you energized

Excellent communication and interpersonal skillsCurrently enrolled in a J.D. program (1L or 2L preferred)Interest in startups, hardware, automotive, or sustainability is a plus, but not a requirementStrong attention to detail and organizational skillsInterest in corporate, commercial, regulatory, and transactional lawStrong legal research and writing skillsAbility to manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced environmentA proactive, problem‑solving mindset with a willingness to learn