Legal Affairs Summer Intern

Company Profile

The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) is the national trade association for the solar and storage industry and represents more than 1,200 member companies and 263,000 Americans working across the United States. SEIA is leading the transformation to a clean energy economy and is creating the framework for solar to reach 30% of U.S. electricity generation by 2030. We work with our member companies and strategic partners to fight for policies that create jobs in every community and shape fair market rules that promote competition and the growth of reliable, low-cost solar power. 

SEIA does this by supporting pro-solar policies at the state and federal level, developing cutting-edge market research, hosting educational events and webinars, and serving as the voice of the solar and storage industry. 

SEIA employees are passionate, forward-thinking leaders who start every day knowing that their work makes a difference. SEIA values diversity and fosters an inclusive, lively company culture that celebrates team success. The association has earned numerous awards for its work and company culture and was named by the Washington Post as a 2023 and 2024 Top Workplace and a Best Nonprofit to Work For by the Nonprofit Times. 

Internship/Position Description:

The General Counsel's Office (GCO) is seeking a law student or recent law graduate to provide support and assistance with the Office's functions. As SEIA’s in-house counsel, the GCO provides legal support in a wide range of areas, including review and execution of contracts, legal operations, state and federal legislative and regulatory matters, consumer protection issues, and Board governance. The candidate selected for this position would work closely with GCO staff on a range of legal matters related to SEIA’s role as the national trade association for Solar and Storage.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Legal Research and Drafting
• Document review and issue spotting
• Support of CLM Implementation
• Participating in relevant committee calls and webinars

Requirements:

• Effective Problem Solver able to “Think outside the Box”
• Highly organized and detail oriented
• Flexible and able to pivot effectively between multiple tasks
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite
• Experience with Lexis, Westlaw, EQResearch and/or other research tools is a plus

Academic Majors: 2nd or 3rd Year Law Student Preferred. This position is specifically for Law Students or Law School Graduate

Compensation:

This position pays $18/hour. The internship will start on Monday, June 23, and will run through the middle of August. For our internship Frequently Asked Questions, click here

Working Conditions

• This position is 25-30 hours/week
• This internship is based in the Washington, DC office
• Interns MUST be in the office on designated team days (3 days a week) and specifically on Wednesdays for cohort touch base.

Working at SEIA

SEIA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, homelessness, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. SEIA complies with applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which we employ staff. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

SEIA is an EVERIFY employer.