Law Clerk Internship

Metrea • Internship • Washington, DC • 3w ago

Company Overview

Metrea is a defense company dedicated to translating commercial innovation into solutions for the hardest problems in national security. With deep mission expertise, Metrea focuses on delivering effects-as-a-service across Aerospace, Electromagnetic & Cyber, Digital & Synthetic domains via its capability groups. Metrea also consists of six support groups (Operations, People, Finance, Legal, Strategy and Solutions) that guide the development of specific capabilities that Metrea's files (product, projects, programs etc) leverage to achieve their targets. 

Position Summary

Working with Metrea’s General Counsel and Legal Contracts and Compliance (“LCC”) Team, you will be tasked with conducting legal research, drafting, reviewing, and managing documents for Metrea’s various business entities, and supporting the General Counsel and various members of the LCC team in the administration of a multinational corporation.

Over the course of the internship, you will be expected to develop a basic working knowledge of the following subject matters:

The Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR);
The Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS);
The International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR);
The Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and associated license requirements;
The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA); and,
Relevant state and federal employment practices.

The ideal candidate will have an interest in contracts and corporate law and learning about the duties of an LCC team and General Counsel. You will be tasked with supporting the legal and compliance functions of Metrea’s business entities. As the need arises, interns will be expected to support Metrea’s attorneys with matters related to commercial contract disputes, negotiations, and commercial finance and investment (mergers and acquisitions (M&A)).

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty listed below satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Responsibilities:

Effectively build strong relationships with internal and external customers.
Effectively team with the Legal, Compliance and Contracts Team and business leaders to achieve business goals and objectives.

Supervisory Responsibility

None.

Work Environment

This job operates in a clerical, office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands

This is a sedentary role; however, some physical abilities may be required.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a part-time position with typical working hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Hours and work shifts may change in accordance with department and business needs.

Travel

There are no travel requirements.

Preferred Education, Experience and Certificates

Education: Completed bachelor’s degree in business administration, Finance, Political Science, Legal or other related fields; active pursuit of Masters’ Degree or JD

Experience: Some relevant experience within Government, private industry, or a combination of both.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

Must be able to accomplish all duties with little or no assistance. Must have good command of the English language; oral and written.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Employee must be a US citizen.

AAP/EEO Statement

Metrea Management, LLC (MAM) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.