Company

Longroad Energy is a renewable energy company focused on the development and operation of wind, solar, and storage projects throughout North America and was founded by the former executive team of First Wind. In addition to being a renewable energy developer, financier, and constructor of renewable energy projects, Longroad Energy provides operations and asset management services to operating wind, solar, and storage assets. Longroad is committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in our company, industry, and the communities in which we operate. In support of our commitment to DEI in these communities, we are implementing this internship opportunity. This internship program is designed to increase representation of historically underrepresented groups in the fields of finance and renewable energy.

Program Description

Longroad Energy’s internship program provides opportunities for undergraduate students from underrepresented communities to explore careers in renewable energy. In 2025, Longroad will offer paid internship positions that create challenging hands-on learning experiences for college juniors, entering their senior year in the Fall. Selected interns will participate in a 10–12-week summer program that includes onboarding, structured work experience, mentoring, and exposure both to department-specific and company-wide personnel and activities 

Job Purpose

The Legal Intern will work directly with attorneys and paralegals in Longroad’s legal department and gain exposure to a variety of legal disciplines and functions, including operations, corporate governance, commercial transactions, and real estate. The Legal Intern will work on a diverse mix of assignments and on a range of transactions, research, and policy matters. The intern will also have the opportunity to work with intern(s) on other teams. Longroad currently cannot extend return offers to graduating interns, but in future years may create more entry-level positions. 

Hybrid work arrangement commutable to our San Francisco, CA office highly preferred but strong remote candidates will be considered.

Responsibilities & Tasks:

• Assist with and support matters falling under the following categories: real estate, permitting & local affairs, commercial, corporate and regulatory matters, alongside and under supervision by Longroad attorneys.  
• Review and analyze proposed and enacted federal, state, or local legislation and regulations related to renewable energy.
• Assist in the review and drafting of corporate governance documents for consistency and compliance.
• Assist with filings for federal and state judiciary and regulatory agencies.
• Assist with implementation of company internal policies and procedures.
• Review and draft basic contracts.
• Support asset managers and other departments on information requests.
• Potentially visit operating wind and solar projects, and/or the office if working remotely (funding will be provided for travel).

Qualifications:

• Rising undergraduate Junior or Senior student at a four-year college 
• GPA 3.0 or higher
• Interest in renewable energy industry
• Good writing skills
• Detail oriented
• Interest in the legal profession
• This position has been established to provide opportunities for students from underrepresented demographics in the fields of finance and renewable energy, including first-generation college students.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Diversity, equity, and inclusion matter - at Longroad, in our industry, in our communities, and in society at large. We embrace our responsibility to build and promote a diverse, equitable, and inclusive working experience and drive change where we live and operate. We work to actively promote and celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion. We foster a supportive space that empowers everyone at Longroad to learn about, discuss and ask questions related to embracing and honoring identity. We collaborate with our community, colleagues, and industry in the ongoing pursuit of evolving and growing an inclusive and diverse environment. Learn more about our DEI commitment.

Longroad Energy Values At Longroad, we SHINE. We aim to be the most trusted renewable energy company on the long road to a green future. We are an experienced team of problem solvers and promise-keepers who develop sustainable solutions that meet today’s challenges and make a lasting impact on people and our planet. Learn more about our SHINE values.

Longroad Energy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (“EOE”). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, citizenship, or any other legally protected status. Longroad Energy prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and will reasonably accommodate applicants with a disability, upon request, and will also ensure reasonable accommodations are made for disabled employees. Longroad Energy is firmly committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities in all employment practices and personnel actions, including advertising, recruitment, testing, screening, hiring, selection for training, upgrading, transfer, demotion, layoff, discipline, termination, rates of pay, and other forms of compensation.