Corporate Legal Intern IV, Fall 2026 (Hybrid)

Job Description

BAE Systems accepting applications for a paid internship within our Aerospace & Mission Systems Legal function.
Our legal interns support the Company’s Legal function by researching legal questions, providing analysis, working on litigation support, and assisting with other activities assigned by the Corporate Legal Team. This fast-paced, dynamic role offers broad exposure to in-house work product designed to help transition the intern into a successful first-year associate. Ideal candidates are motivated self-starters who can work autonomously while collaborating closely with – and receiving support from – the entire legal team.

Interns will be responsible for assignments involving all aspects of the department’s responsibilities, such as: analyzing and drafting various legal documents, including review of government and commercial contracts, NDAs and licenses; conducting legal research and preparing legal memos and correspondence; responding to discovery requests and subpoenas; assisting the department attorneys with general matters; assisting the IP Department with intellectual property matters; and assisting the Ethics Office with general and compliance matters.

This internship requires a commitment of a minimum of 20 hours per week. Additional hours are available and encouraged, based on the intern's academic schedule and availability. This is a hybrid position, requiring in-office attendance at our Arlington, VA location (conveniently located near the Ballston-MU Metro station) a minimum of two days per week.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Must have completed at least 1st or 2nd year of law school
• Ability to analyze, write memos and perform research on legal topics, terms and conditions and other related tasks.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Completion of advanced courses in Government Contracts, Corporate Law and/or Intellectual Property
• Knowledge and experience with Government procurement
• Proactive and self-motivated
• Personable - good attitude
• Results oriented
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Excellent organization skills
• Ability to comfortably interact with others as well as all levels of management
• Solid work ethic

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $51889 - $70033

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan. Temporary employees working 20 hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.


About BAE Systems Electronic Systems
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

Salary : $51,889 - $70,033