Legal Intern (Summer 2027)

DESRI•Greenwood Village, CO

78d•$10,000

About The Position

DESRI seeks talented, intellectually curious, and highly motivated law students to join our Summer 2027 internship program. The internship is a 10-week program that runs from June through August, depending on academic calendars. The Legal Internship serves DESRI’s Legal team, which works closely with teams throughout the organization to support the development, financing, acquisition, construction, operation, and management of DESRI’s renewable energy portfolio. The internship offers an opportunity to gain exposure to the legal and commercial issues involved in renewable energy transactions and projects while working alongside experienced legal and business professionals. Throughout the summer, interns will work closely with mentors and project managers who will support their professional development. Interns will also have opportunities to collaborate across DESRI, participate in learning and intern events, visit an operating renewable energy asset, and present their work to colleagues at the end of the summer.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a JD program.
Strong record of academic and/or professional achievement.
Intellectually curious individuals with excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
Strong analytical skills.
Sound judgment.
Close attention to detail.
Ability to collaborate effectively within small, cross-functional teams.
Ability to manage multiple priorities.
Ability to approach unfamiliar legal and commercial questions thoughtfully.
Demonstrate an interest in transactional law, renewable energy, project finance, infrastructure, corporate law, or related areas.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in renewable energy is helpful but not required; a demonstrated interest in learning about the industry is strongly preferred.
Preference will be given to JD students who are in their final year of full-time study following the internship.

Responsibilities

Support members of DESRI’s Legal team on projects involving the development, acquisition, financing, construction, and operation of renewable energy assets.
Conduct legal research.
Review, analyze, and help prepare transaction and project documentation.
Support due diligence.
Assist with legal issues arising from DESRI’s portfolio of projects in development, under construction, and in operation.
Gain exposure to matters involving 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 other commercial agreements.
Work with colleagues across Legal and other DESRI teams to understand the commercial context surrounding legal questions and help develop practical solutions to issues affecting renewable energy investments and projects.