FAQs
What is the duration of the Summer Legal Internship?
The Summer Legal Internship is for the summer of 2025.
What are the main responsibilities of the Legal Intern?
The main responsibilities include contract analysis and review, deal desk support, template development, legal research, contract management, process improvement, and team collaboration.
What qualifications are required for this position?
Applicants must be current law students (rising 2L or 3L preferred) at an accredited institution, with a strong interest in contracts and commercial law, excellent writing and communication skills, high attention to detail, and strong analytical and organizational skills.
Is there a preferred location for the internship?
Yes, the internship requires on-site work at the Turion Space office in Irvine for the duration of the summer internship.
Are there any specific ITAR requirements for this internship?
Yes, applicants must meet U.S. export control regulations, which generally require them to be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or be eligible for the necessary authorizations.
What kind of mentorship can interns expect during this internship?
Interns will receive direct guidance from the General Counsel and other seasoned professionals in contract management.
What type of experience will the intern gain?
The intern will gain hands-on experience in contract review, negotiation, and legal strategy within the aerospace environment, particularly relating to the satellite sector and DoD initiatives.
Will interns have opportunities for networking and growth?
Yes, interns will join a dynamic startup community that values learning, personal development, and professional connections.
What is the mission of Turion Space?
Turion Space's mission is to propel humanity toward an interplanetary future by developing cutting-edge spacecraft focused on space transport, orbital debris removal, and Space Domain Awareness (SDA) while maximizing efficiency and cost-effectiveness in space transportation.
What is the significance of the DROID satellites mentioned in the job description?
The DROID satellites, including DROID.001 successfully launched in June 2023 and DROID.002 and DROID.003 scheduled for 2025, are part of Turion Space's efforts to advance spacecraft for low-earth orbit and enhance Space Domain Awareness.