Intern, Legal

Intern, Legal

Location: New York, NY (onsite) Duration: June 2026 - August 2026

About Us

TerraForm Power (“TERP”), a platform company of Brookfield Renewable, attracts high-performing individuals who are driven to make an impact in a fast-paced and collaborative environment. We offer unparalleled opportunity to lead and manage one of the largest renewable energy businesses with decades of history, while contributing to the global need for sustainable energy.

We offer tremendous growth opportunity for individuals with an entrepreneurial mindset. The company is committed to employee development, encouraging curiosity, ownership, and continuous learning. You’ll be empowered to take initiative, contribute ideas, and grow your career within a supportive and ambitious organization.

Job Summary

The Legal Intern will support the in-house Legal team on a variety of corporate, transactional, and compliance matters that contribute to the growth and operation of a leading renewable-energy organization. This internship is ideal for students interested in corporate law, renewable energy markets, and the legal frameworks that support solar, wind, and storage projects.

Responsibilities

- Assist with the review, drafting, and organization of contracts, including NDAs, vendor agreements, and project-development documents.

- Conduct legal research on regulatory, environmental, and energy-related matters (e.g., FERC, state permitting, interconnection rules).

- Support due diligence activities for mergers, acquisitions, financings, and other corporate transactions.

- Help maintain corporate governance records, including resolutions, meeting minutes, and entity filings.

- Assist with document management, contract tracking, and administrative tasks that support the Legal team’s workflow.

- Participate in team meetings and gain exposure to how legal strategy influences renewable-energy development and asset management.

Qualifications

- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program.

- Strong interest in renewable energy and corporate law.

- Excellent research, writing, and organizational skills.

- Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.

- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment.

What You Will Gain

- Hands-on experience working within an in-house legal function supporting renewable energy assets.

- Exposure to real-world corporate and regulatory issues shaping the renewable energy industry.

- Opportunities to observe cross-functional collaboration between Legal, Finance, Operations, and Development teams.

- Practical insights into contracts, governance, compliance, project development, and energy regulation.

- Professional mentorship from experienced attorneys and leaders.

Compensation: $25 per hour