Legal Intern (Summer 2027)

Location: New York, NY

Salary: $10,000 per month plus a $5,000 housing stipend

Company

hirify.global owns and operates renewable energy projects throughout the United States, with approximately 13 gigawatts of contracted capacity across more than 85 projects in 24 states.

What you will do

• Support the Legal team on renewable energy project development, acquisitions, financing, construction, operation, and management matters.
• Conduct legal research and review, analyze, and help prepare transaction and project documentation.
• Support due diligence and assist with legal issues affecting projects in development, under construction, and in operation.
• Gain exposure to project development, acquisitions and dispositions, debt and tax equity financings, power purchase and other offtake arrangements, engineering and construction agreements, equipment procurement, real estate, interconnection, corporate matters, and commercial agreements.
• Collaborate with Legal and other teams to understand commercial context and develop practical solutions.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a JD program with a strong record of academic and/or professional achievement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities, strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and close attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within small, cross-functional teams, manage multiple priorities, and approach unfamiliar legal and commercial questions thoughtfully.
• Interest in transactional law, renewable energy, project finance, infrastructure, corporate law, or related areas.
• Prior renewable energy experience is not required, but a demonstrated interest in learning about the industry is strongly preferred.

Culture & Benefits

• 10-week summer internship running from June through August, depending on academic calendars.
• Work alongside experienced legal and business professionals with mentor and project manager support.
• Opportunities to collaborate across hirify.global, participate in learning and intern events, visit an operating renewable energy asset, and present work to colleagues.
• $5,000 housing stipend in addition to the monthly salary.
• Collaborative environment emphasizing creativity, intellectual curiosity, continuous improvement, accountability, integrity, and care.