1L- Summer Legal Intern (Compliance & Governance)

　　Date: Feb 6, 2024

　　Location(s): Juno Beach, FL, US, 33408

　　Company: NextEra Energy

　　Requisition ID: 77833

　　is the world's largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun, and a world leader in battery storage. We provide energy-related products and services that grow our economy, protect the environment, support our communities and help customers meet their energy needs. We are leading the decarbonization of the U.S. economy with our goal to reach Real Zero carbon emissions from our operations by 2045 while improving customer affordability and reliability. Are you interested in creating a cleaner environment for future generations? Join our world-class, innovative team today.

　　Position Specific Description

　　Our reliability is one of the best in the nation, and we’re working to make it even better. We live here too. That’s why we’re committed to making Florida a better place. Join our team today!

　　Position Specific Description

　　NextEra Energy is seeking a first-year law school student interested in corporate law and corporate governance of public companies and subsidiaries for an in-person summer internship opportunity starting in May 2024 in Juno Beach, Florida. This is a paid internship position and will provide mentoring and practical hands-on experience. The intern will assist NextEra Energy attorneys in the office of the Corporate Secretary and Subsidiary Governance with legal research on corporate and securities law issues, research on compliance issues, analysis of shareholder proposals presented in proxy statements, researching various shareholder activism topics, and supporting the subsidiary governance team by preparing legal documents such as corporate consent, limited liability company agreements, bylaws, articles of incorporation and such other items as required. This position is only open to law school students who will have completed their first year of law school by May 2024. The position will not be open to second- and third-year law students.

　　Job Overview

　　Interns in the role will be provided mentoring and practical hands on experience in activities related to the law department.

　　Job Duties & Responsibilities

　　• Performs a variety of routine legal assignments and projects

　　• Conducts legal research and studies proposed and existing litigation

　　• Assists attorneys in preparing and conducting legal transactions

　　• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

　　Required Qualifications

　　• High School Grad / GED

　　• Bachelor's Degree

　　Job Overview

　　To be considered for an internship, you must be actively enrolled at a college or university as a full-time student seeking a bachelor’s degree or higher. You must also have a current cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher (on a 0.00 to 4.00 scale).

　　Job Duties & Responsibilities

　　Assists department with assigned projects

　　Completes challenging projects and assignments

　　Presents final project to senior leadership at the end of the internship

　　Assumes responsibility for own travel, lodging, and transportation necessary to be available for the program

　　Performs other job-related duties as assigned

　　Required Qualifications

　　High school grad / GED

　　Maintain active enrollment in a Bachelor or higher degree program

　　Maintain cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　NoneEmployee Group: Non Exempt

　　Employee Type: Intern

　　Job Category: Intern

　　Organization: NextEra Energy Resources, LLC

　　Relocation Provided: No

　　NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

　　NextEra Energy and provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process for qualified individuals, including accommodations related to compliance with conditional job offer requirements, consistent with federal, state, and local laws. Supporting medical or religious documentation will be required where applicable and permitted by applicable law. To request a reasonable accommodation, please send an e-mail to, providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you. Alternatively, you may call 1-844-694-4748. Please do not use this line to inquire about your application status.

　　NextEra Energy will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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