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CORPORATE LEGAL INTERN
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What they do
A Corporate Lawyer specializes in corporate law. They ensure the legality of commercial transactions, advising corporations on their legal rights and duties, including the duties and responsibilities of corporate officers.
$199,288 / year median in Virginia
-2% projected decline
Job Description
Req ID:
49550Team:
N358 LEGAL
Entity:
HII Corporate Office Shift:
1st US Citizenship Required for thisPosition:
Yes Full-Time Relocation:
No relocation assistance availableVirtual/Telework Opportunity:
No - Not eligible for teleworkTravel Requirement:
No Salary Range:
$93,314.00 to $116,610.00 The anticipated salary range represents the estimated base pay for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors, and may vary from the posted range Meet HII's Corporate Team HII's corporate team is responsible for providing strategic direction across technological and business disciplines, including accounting, finance, human resources, sales, operations, business development, legal, sustainability, communications, information technology, security, and more. In service of our employees, leaders, customers, and shareholders, we have the privilege of supporting thousands of colleagues across the entire business. Find the role that's right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you. The Role HII - America's largest shipbuilder and a global, all-domain defense provider- has an exciting opportunity for a 2027 Legal Summer intern at our office in Newport News, Virginia! With a 140 year history of advancing U.S. national defense, this minimum 10 week Corporate summer internship opportunity will allow students to gain experience in areas such as business, finance, information technology, and legal and government affairs, as well as being able to support the leaders who are driving the future of HII! As a Legal summer intern you will: Attend law department staff meetings Review Teaming Agreements and Nondisclosure Agreements Draft letters or other documents as necessary Legal research and prepare memoranda Attend meetings with the business units Attend meetings with outside counsel Perform additional assignments as requested Upon conclusion of the internship, the Summer Intern should have a general understanding of the duties of an in-house counsel at a publicly traded company All applicants must ensure the information below has been provided when applying for the summer internship program:- School Name
- Degree Program & Major
- Anticipated Graduation Date
- Current Academic Level (such as junior, senior, grad school)
- Overall
GPA - 4.0
scale Unofficial transcripts uploaded at applicationREQUIRED
- Applicants may be disqualified if all information requested has not been provided
- Housing assistance may be available
- The deadline to apply is Sunday, November 1, 2026!
- Must Have 1. Be enrolled in a Juris Doctorate program at an accredited law school 2. Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (Official transcripts will be required) 3. Be continuing in a Juris Doctorate program in the fall following the internship 4. Work a 40-hour work week for a minimum of 10 weeks during the summer
- A valid email address is required when applying, receiving communication, and obtaining employment offers
- The deadline to apply is Sunday, November 1, 2026!
- Nice to Have Interest or coursework in: government contracting, commercial contracts, labor and employment, intellectual property, corporate law, compliance, litigation, or in-house practice.
We offer comprehensive benefits including:
medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location. Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. Do You Need Assistance? If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance.Benefits
- Financial Aid/Assistance
- 401(k) Plans
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Dental Insurance