Corporate Legal Affairs Intern - Washington
1 day ago
Job description
About Us
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) is the leading voice of today's multi-tech clean energy industry, representing energy storage, wind, utility-scale solar, clean hydrogen, and transmission companies. ACP is committed to meeting America's energy and national security goals and building our economy with fast-growing, low-cost, and reliable domestic power. Learn more at
ACP is proud to offer a summer internship program which runs for approximately 8 weeks from Tuesday, June 16 – Thursday, August 6, 2026. These positions are required to work on a hybrid office schedule out of our Washington, DC headquarters and, as such, applicants must be local to the DC area or able to relocate to DC for the 8-week period. Legal internships are paid $25/hour on a semi-monthly pay schedule.
Position Overview
The Corporate Legal Affairs Intern contributes to ACP's internal legal operations by working with the Head of Corporate Legal Affairs on matters related to nonprofit governance, regulatory compliance, contracts, and organizational policies. This role provides exposure to how in-house legal teams support a complex trade association and its affiliated nonprofit entities.
Working closely with legal leadership, the intern will contribute to research, documentation, and coordination across a range of corporate legal functions, gaining insight into how legal guidance supports ACP's mission, governance, and day-to-day operations.
Key Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.
Summer Project & Professional Development
Over the course of the summer, the intern will contribute to one or more defined focus areas within the Corporate Legal Affairs function. The scope of this work will be refined during the first week of the internship based on departmental priorities and the intern's interests.
Through this work and day-to-day contributions, the intern will have the opportunity to:
Qualifications
Required:
Preferred (but not required):
Job Conditions
ACP operates in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with an ambitious agenda and a highly motivated staff. Interns will be supported by their manager and team as they learn and contribute to work with real deadlines and priorities. This role may involve working across multiple tasks and adapting to shifting timelines with guidance. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. ACP will not sponsor applicants for work visas. ACP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information, visit
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