Legal Intern

SOLV Energy is an engineering, procurement, construction (EPC) and solar services provider for utility solar, high voltage substation and energy storage markets across North America.

Job Description Summary:
We are seeking a Legal Intern to join our legal team in support of the business' growth.

The Legal Intern will report to the Assistant General Counsel and General Counsel and assist with supporting transactions, corporate strategy, new opportunities, the legal, regulatory and compliance aspects of day-to-day operations, commercial and organizational improvements, and more.
The successful candidate will be a self-motivated critical thinker and meticulous legal drafter, with a business and team mindset and that is willing to learn and able to assist with ensuring legal compliance and limiting corporate risk exposure.

Summer 2026 Internship.

This role is based full-time in our office in Edison, NJ.

Specific location details and expectations will be discussed during the interview process.

Job Description:



*This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned

Position Responsibilities and Duties:

General


* Bases his/her decision-making process on ethics, integrity, and transparent communication.


* Creates associations of trust and respect with key stakeholders - both internal and external.


* A thoughtful evaluator of a broad spectrum of inputs, impacts and outputs of any decision and course of action.


* Takes initiative in all work support areas and in driving efficiencies in legal processes and support.


* Team and cross-functional player, with the ability to transition between legal and commercial support roles depending on the circumstances.

Strategy & Growth


* Assist in the monitoring of legal developments, legislative changes, new laws, existing laws, and legal rights in the construction industry, particularly in relation to solar and tax equity finance, and conveys relevant developments and potential impacts to the legal team.


* Assist with partnering with Development and Finance Teams on financing matters, including asset and equity sale transactions, strategic investments, and other financing transactions.


* Assist with work related to the review and negotiation of development contracts: power purchase agreements (PPAs), lease agreements and others.


* Assist with identifying proactive solutions that will eliminate or mitigate risks.


* Support special projects and additional requests as needed.

Day-to-Day Operations


* Assist with research, document drafting and review as it pertains to:
+ commercial contracts including sale of goods and services, equipment and materials supply agreements, warranty terms and conditions, non-disclosure agreements, and related documentation.
+ contracts and legal documents for corporate transactions, including acquisitions, JVs, debt and ...