Legal Intern (Hybrid)

Longroad Energy Holdings; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Longroad Energy seeks a Legal Intern to work with attorneys and paralegals in the legal department, gaining exposure to corporate governance, real estate, and regulatory matters. The role is based in our Boston office with 2–3 days onsite per week, offering hands-on learning in a fast‑growing renewable energy company.

Ideal candidates are undergraduate students or rising 2Ls pursuing a JD, with strong writing, organizational, and data-handling skills.

Qualifications

• Undergrad student at a 4-year college or rising 2L law student pursuing JD from ABA accredited law school
• GPA 3.0+ for undergrad or top 25% for law students

Responsibilities

• Assist with real estate, permitting and local affairs, corporate and regulatory matters
• Assist review and drafting of governance documents for consistency
• Assist with implementation of internal policies and procedures
• Review and draft basic contracts
• Develop/update systems for tracking legal matters
• Possibly visit wind and solar projects with travel funded

Skills

Strong written skills

Organizational skills

Detail oriented

Self-starter

Time management

Data synthesis

Education

4-year college student

Rising 2L law student (ABA accredited school)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

About Longroad Energy

Founded in 2016, Longroad Energy is a U.S.-based energy company focused on developing, owning and operating energy and digital infrastructure projects throughout North America. Longroad has developed or acquired 7.6 GW of renewable energy projects and has raised $20.6 billion of equity, debt, and tax equity to support completion of its portfolio. Today, Longroad owns 5.8 GW of wind, solar, and storage projects and operates and manages a total of 7.4 GW on behalf of Longroad and third parties. Longroad is owned by the Infratil Limited, NZ Superannuation Fund, Longroad Energy Partners, LLC, and MEAG MUNICH ERGO Asset Management.

Program Description

Longroad Energy’s internship program provides opportunities for undergraduate students to explore careers in renewable energy. In 2027, Longroad will offer paid internship positions that create challenging hands‑on learning experiences for college juniors, entering their senior year in the Fall. Selected interns will participate in a 10–12‑week summer program that includes onboarding, structured work experience, mentoring, and exposure both to department‑specific and company‑wide personnel and activities.

Job Purpose:

The Legal Intern will work directly with attorneys, paralegals and other team members in Longroad’s legal department and gain exposure to a variety of legal disciplines and functions, including operations, corporate governance, and real estate. The Legal Intern may also have the opportunity to work with intern(s) on other teams. This role is based out of our Boston office coming in 2-3 times a week.

Responsibilities & Tasks:

• Assist with and support matters falling under the following categories: real estate, permitting & local affairs, commercial, corporate and regulatory matters, alongside and under supervision by Longroad attorneys and other team members.
• Assist in the review and drafting of corporate governance documents for consistency and compliance.
• Assist with implementation of company internal policies and procedures.
• Review and draft basic contracts.
• Developing and/or updating systems for tracking matters that the legal department manages (e.g., corporate matters, NDAs, UCCs, etc.).
• Potentially visit operating wind and solar projects (funding will be provided for travel).

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate student at a 4-year college or rising 2L law student pursuing a Juris Doctorate from an ABA accredited law school
• Preferred major of Political Science, Pre-Law, Economics, Environmental Studies or other related majors.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher for college students or top 25% of class for law students
• Interest in Renewable Energy Industry and transactional legal work
• Curiosity
• Self-starter
• Strong written and organizational skills
• Detail oriented
• Microsoft Office suite proficiency
• Cover letter highly preferred
• Ability to synthesize and organize large amounts of data
• A proactive style and ability to organize time well and set proper priorities both as instructed and self-imposed

Compensation

This role pays $25 hour.

Other

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. The Company does not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Diversity, equity, and inclusion matter - at Longroad, in our industry, in our communities, and in society at large. We embrace our responsibility to build and promote a diverse, equitable, and inclusive working experience and drive change where we live and operate. We work to actively promote and celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion. We foster a supportive space that empowers everyone at Longroad to learn about, discuss and ask questions related to embracing and honoring identity. We collaborate with our community, colleagues, and industry in the ongoing pursuit of evolving and growing an inclusive and diverse environment. Learn more about our DEI commitment.

Longroad Energy Values

At Longroad, we SHINE. We aim to be the most trusted renewable energy company on the long road to a green future. We are an experienced team of problem solvers and promise-keepers who develop sustainable solutions that meet today’s challenges and make a lasting impact on people and our planet. Learn more about our SHINE values.

Longroad Energy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (“EOE”). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, citizenship, or any other legally protected status. Longroad Energy prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and will reasonably accommodate applicants with a disability, upon request, and will also ensure reasonable accommodations are made for disabled employees. Longroad Energy is firmly committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities in all employment practices and personnel actions, including advertising, recruitment, testing, screening, hiring, selection for training, upgrading, transfer, demotion, layoff, discipline, termination, rates of pay, and other forms of compensation.