Legal Intern (Summer 2027)

Axiom Space • Houston, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Axiom Space is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Legal Intern to support its in-house Legal team. The intern will learn from and be mentored by experienced attorneys and legal professionals while helping provide legal guidance to the business across contracts, regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and government contracting. The position calls for strong legal research, writing, organizational, time-management, and communication skills, as well as curiosity about the legal issues involved in human spaceflight and commercial space.

This is a temporary, project-based internship supporting an active legal team. It is onsite at Axiom Space in Houston, Texas, from June 1 to August 20, 2027. Interns are responsible for arranging their own transportation and accommodations. The role may require access to export-controlled technical data or technology, and candidates may undergo additional export-control screening. Evening and weekend work may be needed to meet critical project milestones.

Requirements

• Be a rising second-year (2L) student in good standing in a J.D. program at an ABA-accredited law school.
• Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Demonstrate strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Have strong attention to detail and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet critical project milestones.
• Meet applicable export-control screening requirements as a condition of employment if access to controlled data or technology is required.

Nice To Haves

• Passion for space and the mission.
• An entrepreneurial, growth mindset.
• High EQ and ability to collaborate within teams and cross-functionally.
• Ability to use technology and systems to move smarter and faster.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and redline commercial contracts, including supplier, vendor, teaming, and services agreements, and support negotiations under attorney supervision.
• Research export controls (ITAR/EAR), government contracting regulations (FAR/DFARS), and aerospace regulatory issues; prepare memos and briefings on emerging developments.
• Track compliance and prepare materials for regulatory filings and audits.
• Prepare corporate governance documents, including board and shareholder meeting materials, powers of attorney, and entity maintenance records.
• Research intellectual property, data privacy, employment, and litigation matters as needed.
• Help improve legal department processes and manage documentation systems.
• Perform additional job duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree