Spring 2027 Legal Internship – Office of General Counsel

Overview

The Office of General Counsel is seeking one part-time legal intern for Spring 2027.

This is a paid position. The intern may work remotely within the U.S. or on a hybrid schedule from either the San Francisco, CA or Washington, DC office.

The Office of General Counsel provides timely risk mitigation, management, and compliance advice to leadership and program teams across areas including:

• Corporate governance
• Contracts
• Conflicts
• Legal ethics
• Privacy and data management
• Corporate risk management
• International compliance
• Lobbying
• SLAPP suits
• Human resources

Responsibilities also include developing and implementing cross-cutting strategies that help internal clients achieve goals while minimizing organizational risks, as well as collaborating with partners and other nonprofit organizations on common sector issues.

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of a licensed attorney, the legal intern will gain exposure to multiple aspects of the organization’s nonprofit legal work, including:

• Compliance
• Contract review
• Litigation (as applicable)
• Other support tasks within the Office of General Counsel’s scope

Requirements

• Enrolled in law school as a 2L or 3L during Spring 2027.
• Excellent writing, research, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with legal research tools, including Westlaw.
• Strong work ethic, initiative, and ability to think creatively.
• Ability to work collegially with others and independently.
• Must commit to at least 15 hours/week for 12 weeks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of environmental and administrative law.
• Interest in public interest law and social justice.

Compensation & Benefits

• Interns receive an hourly rate considered taxable income.
• Spring 2027 hourly rate for law students: $36.86.

Location

• Remote work is available within the U.S., or hybrid work from:
  • San Francisco, CA
  • Washington, DC

Equal Opportunity & Fair Chance Hiring

As an equal opportunity employer, the organization is committed to employment practices that provide equal opportunities without regard to protected characteristics including race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other factor not related to the position.

• For positions located within the City and County of San Francisco: pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered.
• For positions located within the City of Los Angeles: qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

Application Process

Submit the following materials by Friday, September 18 at 5:00pm PT. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

• Resume
• Cover letter (one page) addressing:
  • Why you want to work with the Office of General Counsel and any information not apparent or fully explained in your resume
  • The number of hours (or a reasonable estimate) you will be able to work each week
  • Any applicable deadlines or requirements relevant to your submission or ability to accept an offer
• Additional documents (as applicable through the application system):
  • Recent writing sample (preferably a legal brief or memorandum of no more than 10 pages) that primarily reflects your work
  • Include a cover page for the writing sample indicating:
    • The extent to which your writing sample reflects edits and feedback from others
    • Whether artificial intelligence was used in drafting or editing
  • Official or unofficial law school transcript

Finalists will be asked to submit 2 references (law professors or legal supervisors).

Applications will be reviewed beginning September 21, with offers extended no later than November 13.