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CORPORATE LEGAL INTERN

Huntington Ingalls

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Arlington, VA
Secret Polygraph Unspecified
Entry Level (less than 2 yrs experience)
$102,645 - $128,271

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CORPORATE LEGAL INTERN


Location: 


Arlington, Virginia, United States


Date: 
Oct 7, 2026


Req ID: 49510 
Team: N358 LEGAL 
Entity: HII Corporate Office
Shift: 1st 


US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes 


Full-Time 
Relocation: No relocation assistance available 
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework 


Travel Requirement:  No 


​Salary Range: $102,645.00 to $128,271.00


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
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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 Arlington, 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 application REQUIRED


Applicants may be disqualified if all information requested has not been provided


**Short term 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.

Why HII
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII’s diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Working at HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a future. 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.

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Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of HII, is the nation’s sole designer, builder and refueler of nuclear-powered aircraft carriers and one of only two shipyards capable of designing and building nuclear-powered submarines. We also provide fleet services for naval ships. We are the largest industrial employer in Virginia, employing more than 25,000 people, many of whom are third- and fourth-generation shipbuilders.

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