Intern-- Legal

Montana-Dakota Utilities Co.•Bismarck, ND

2d•Onsite

About The Position

MDU Resources Group, Inc. is seeking a motivated and highly capable second-year law student to join its Legal Department beginning in May 2027. This internship offers a unique opportunity to work directly with experienced in-house attorneys on meaningful legal matters affecting a publicly traded energy company and its regulated utility and pipeline businesses. The successful candidate will gain practical, hands-on experience in areas that may include utility and pipeline regulation, commercial contracts, litigation and dispute resolution, corporate governance and securities matters, employment law, environmental compliance, real estate transactions, and government affairs. The internship is a twelve-week program from mid-May through August 2027, offering direct interaction with experienced attorneys, exposure to a broad range of legal disciplines and business operations, and opportunities to attend meetings with business leaders and legal professionals. In addition to hourly compensation, the intern may be eligible for company-sponsored scholarship funding. Campus housing may be available in the Bismarck area at the intern's expense.

Requirements

Enrolled in an ABA-accredited Juris Doctor program.
Be in good academic standing.
Expect to complete at least two years of study before the internship begins in May 2027.
Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and communications skills.
Ability to work onsite at the company’s corporate office in Bismarck, North Dakota.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet individual and team deadlines.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact professionally with attorneys, business clients, management, and external parties.
A business-minded, practical, and solution-oriented approach to legal work and internal client service.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Successful completion of pre-employment background checks and drug testing is required.
Must take all measures necessary to protect networks, devices, programs and data from cyber-attack, damage or unauthorized access.

Nice To Haves

Interest in energy, utility, regulatory, environmental, corporate, litigation, or commercial law.
Experience with Westlaw and LexisNexis.
Previous legal, judicial, government, compliance, or business experience.
Demonstrated legal research and writing ability through coursework, moot court, law review, or an internship or externship.

Responsibilities

Conducting legal research and preparing memoranda, summaries, and analyses.
Assisting with drafting and reviewing contracts and other legal documents.
Supporting litigation, regulatory proceedings, and administrative matters.
Reviewing proposed legislation, regulations, and agency actions affecting company operations.
Assisting with corporate governance, environmental, employment, real estate, and other legal matters.
Preparing reports, presentations, and materials for attorneys and management.
Attending meetings and preparing notes, minutes, or summaries as requested.
Presenting research findings and recommendations to attorneys and business stakeholders as appropriate.
Performing special projects and other assignments as needed.