Legal Intern

NEW YORK POWER AUTHORITY•Albany, MN

2d•$25•Hybrid

About The Position

The Legal Intern will work in the Licensing and Implementation Section of the New York Power Authority’s Legal Affairs department, collaborating with attorneys and subject matter experts. Work may involve license compliance and relicensing for NYPA hydro generation facilities; permitting bulk electrical transmission projects, including confidential settlement discussions before the New York State Department of Public Service, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, and other intervener groups; Office of Renewable Energy Siting matters; and immigration and work visa matters. The intern may also support other Legal Affairs sections on renewable generation, nuclear siting, energy policy, contracts, and procurement. The role is designed for a student in the first or second year of law school, including the summer between the first and second or second and third year. This is a paid, 10-week Summer Developmental Internship running June 8 through August 13, 2026. Interns receive professional development, on-the-job experience in the energy industry, exposure to executives, and networking opportunities. The intern is expected to work at least three days per week from NYPA’s White Plains or Albany office and remotely for the remainder of the week. The hourly rate depends on education level and office location; the stated rate for a current graduate or law student is $23.50 in Albany or $25.00 in White Plains.

Requirements

Enrollment in an associate’s, undergraduate, or graduate program at a college or university; recent graduates are not eligible for the Developmental Internship program.
Must be legally eligible to work in the United States for the duration of the internship, June 8 through August 13, 2026.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask with competing priorities.
Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team.
Ability to provide positive customer service to internal and external stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Being in the first or second year of law school; the position is intended for students in the summer between the first and second or second and third year.

Responsibilities

Participate in department-specific projects, analysis, and research methods, and learn project management skills.
Support the team in developing business solutions that contribute to NYPA’s VISION2030 strategic goals.
Research industry trends and emerging technologies to contribute to continuous improvement of programs.
Work with attorneys and subject matter experts on hydro facility license compliance and relicensing.
Assist with permitting bulk electrical transmission projects, including participation in confidential settlement discussions before government agencies and intervener groups.
Work on Office of Renewable Energy Siting and immigration/work visa matters.
Potentially support other Legal Affairs sections on renewable generation, nuclear siting, energy policy, contracts, and procurement.
Complete other projects as assigned, which will vary based on focus area.