Job Description

Req ID: 38874

Team: N358 LEGAL

Entity: HII Corporate Office

US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Full-Time

Shift: 1st

Relocation: No relocation assistance available

Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirement: No

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 2025 summer intern at our office in Fairfax, Virginia! With a more than 135-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

* Legal research and preparation of memoranda and other documents, as necessary, on a wide range of topics related to Government contracting, compliance, the Civil False Claims Act, and Government Ethics issues

* Attend meetings with the business units and outside counsel

* Support internal investigations and employment and other litigation

* 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*

The deadline to apply is Sunday, November 3, 2024.

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

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.

Today's challenges are bigger than ever, and the nation needs the best of us. It's why we're focused on hiring, developing and nurturing our diversity. We believe that diversity among our workforce strengthens the organization, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas and enriches the work lives of all our employees.

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. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.

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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