Legal Intern - Summer 2026

Come start your career with some of the brightest and most innovative minds in the country. Get your hands on actual projects, and at the same time, prepare for a truly awesome career in aerospace and defense. This is not your parent's internship program - you won't be getting coffee and ordering lunch. Our Interns have the unique experience of getting both mentoring and coaching while working side by side with recognized industry experts on real-world assignments directly related to their field of study. Bring your knowledge and desire to learn, and we will provide the experience. Summer internships are typically 10-12 weeks starting in late May / early June and work an average of 40 hours a week. Depending on satisfactory completion of certain criteria during your internship, you may be considered for a full-time position upon graduation.

As a Legal Intern, you will have the unique opportunity to work closely with our experienced in-house legal team and gain hands-on experience in various areas of law. This position will provide exposure to government contracting, intellectual property (IP), employment law, litigation, contract negotiations and other critical business processes. Additionally, you will support our legal operations team to ensure the smooth running of our legal functions.

As SNC's corporate team, we provide the company and its business areas with strategic direction and business support spanning executive management, finance and accounting, operations, human resources, legal, IT, information security, facilities, marketing, and communications.

Responsibilities :

Conduct legal research and analysis on a variety of legal issues, including regulatory compliance, employment law, and IP

Assist in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, including terms and conditions for supplier and subcontracts, non-disclosure agreements, and consulting agreements

Support litigation efforts, including preparation of administrative responses and assisting with management of outside counsel

Assist in the management of our IP portfolio, including trademarks, patents, and copyrights.

Provide support to the employment law team on matters such as policy development, employee relations, and compliance with employment laws

Collaborate with the legal operations team on process improvements, technology implementation, and overall legal department efficiency

Attend meetings and provide general administrative support to the legal team as needed

Qualifications You Must Have :

Must be a Sophomore, Junior or Senior in college, with at least 6 months until graduation after end of internship

Undergraduate candidates must be interest in pursuing legal degree

Law school candidates should have demonstrated interest in government contracting

Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required

Strong skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio

Ability to work in a highly collaborative team environment

Strong organization skills and work ethic; detail oriented

Qualifications We Prefer :

Previous internship or work experience in a legal setting

Familiarity with government contracting, IP law, employment law, or litigation

Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines

This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more () .

IMPORTANT NOTICE :

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.

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SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We're known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation's most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!

SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.