Summer 2026 Legal Intern

Summer 2026 Legal Intern

Divergent is a technology company that has architected, invented, built, and commercialized an end-to-end factory system called the Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS) that comprehensively uses machine learning to optimally engineer, additively manufacture, and flexibly assemble complex integrated vehicle structures and subsystems. Products created using DAPS are superior in performance, lower in cost, rapidly customizable to meet mission and customer-specific requirements, faster to market, and scalable on demand to high volume production. Divergent is a qualified Tier 1 supplier to global automotive OEMs, and Divergent is now expanding to support mission critical needs in the Aerospace and Defense sector. Join us to be a part of this transformative journey, where your impact will shape the future of technology and production.

Purpose

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented legal intern to join Divergent's in-house legal department for Summer 2026. The intern will work closely with our legal team on a variety of transactional, regulatory, and compliance matters, gaining first-hand exposure to the day-to-day legal operations of a fast-moving technology company. This internship offers an excellent opportunity for a law student or recent graduate to develop practical skills and learn how an in-house legal function supports a rapidly scaling organization.

The Role

Corporate & Commercial

• Review commercial agreements, including NDAs, SaaS agreements, licensing agreements, vendor contracts, and service agreements.
• Assist with due diligence reviews of third-party contracts and corporate filings.

Regulatory & Compliance

• Monitor applicable federal, state, and international regulatory requirements (e.g., data privacy, consumer protection, industry-specific regulations).
• Support internal compliance audit activities and documentation efforts.

Intellectual Property

• Conduct preliminary trademark and patent searches.
• Review intellectual property provisions in contracts and assist IP counsel in infringement and risk assessments.

Litigation & Dispute Management

• Research applicable case law and summarize findings in concise briefing memos for senior counsel.
• Assist in preparing materials related to ongoing or potential disputes.

Administrative Support

• Maintain and organize documents in internal systems such as SharePoint and Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) tools.
• Assist with general legal operations and administrative tasks as needed.

Basic Qualifications

• Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls
• Currently enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school or a recent law graduate.
• Strong analytical, research, and writing skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated interest in corporate, commercial, regulatory, or intellectual property law is a plus.

What You Will Gain

• Hands-on experience supporting an in-house legal team in a cutting-edge technology environment.
• Exposure to legal matters spanning commercial transactions, compliance, IP, and operational support.
• Mentorship from experienced attorneys across multiple disciplines.
• Insight into how legal strategy supports innovation and business growth.